Do you have roots? Maybe that’s a strange question to start a post with, but let me explain. I’ve never in my life lived anywhere more than six years, although I’m hoping that is going to change in the near future. So, technically, I don’t have roots. Nowhere to call “home.” And here, once again, […]
Book Recommendation: All That Really Matters
Happy Wednesday! I thought the best way to help you over the hump would be to recommend a great read. I had the pleasure of reading an ARC copy of Nicole Deese’s All That Really Matters last month. I’m so glad I did. Her writing is amazing and the way she pulls you into a story is […]
When Characters Travel: Central America #giveaway
When Characters Travel: Central America When I started writing Leaving Oxford, a character in the story wanted to start a medical clinic in Honduras. Then, in Going Up South, a group of characters travel there for a mission trip. Tackling the Fields begins immediately afterward. I interviewed so many people about their trips to the […]
A New Leaf #Giveaway
So I got a new desk. I didn’t mean to. It was supposed to be for my husband. I do most of my furniture shopping on Facebook Marketplace and flea markets. I’d found a white desk just like it a few months ago, but it was three hours away. So when I found this one […]
Book Recommendation – Is It Any Wonder by Courtney Walsh + #Giveaway
Narelle here. Today I’m sharing my book recommendation for Courtney Walsh’s upcoming release – Is It Any Wonder (A Nantucket Love Story). We’re also giving away a paperback copy to a reader who comments on this post (US mailing addresses only). Courtney Walsh will be our guest at StoryChats @InspyRomance for Episode 16 which will go […]
Wounded Main Characters + Giveaway by Melanie D. Snitker
When we pick up a new book, I think we all expect to meet characters who change and grow as the story progresses. What makes each story unique is how those characters handle the challenges they face. Often, the characters are wounded in one way or another, whether it is physical or emotional. Sometimes, only […]
Surprises…and a #giveaway
Last week, as I was sitting in my home office typing at my computer, I heard a weird noise. Now, we’ve only been in this house out in rural Missouri a couple of months, and I’m still getting used to things. During the day, I often hear noises that sound odd. For instance, our furnace […]
A Fresh New Look
Styles change over time. I remember when I was a little girl I had a white brocade cotton dress trimmed in yellow. I loved it. I wore it to church almost every Sunday. But soon I wanted to wear it on other days too. I imagine I pulled it out of my closet every school […]
New Book, New Adventure
Last month I mentioned my upcoming book. The book is available for preorder for a short time at 99 cents. Grab your copy before the price goes back to the $3.99 regular price. Amazon B&N iBooks Kobo Besides the new book, I’ve tried a new adventure. I’ve created a book trailer with the help of […]
Living the Dream with Ava Santoro
Every little girl has dreams. Some of them can see their futures clearly. What they will choose for a career. Where they will travel. Whom they will marry. The names of their [insert number here] children. They can see the white picket fence or the New York City skyline or the mountaintop where they will […]