He’s a ten but… he chews with his mouth open. He’s a ten but… he lives with his mom. He’s a ten but… but he wears jean shorts. He’s a ten but… but he doesn’t tip his servers. Have you seen this trend on social media? They are joking posts about men (real or fictional!) […]
A Taste of Romance
One of the fun things about having spent middle and high school in the DC area was how easy it was for our youth group to participate in some of the bigger youth conferences. They almost always came to DC or the surrounding area that was a doable drive, so we could pile in the […]
The Paula We Knew
Some people make a lasting impression in our lives, am I right? Paula Marie Dye was one such person. Many of you knew her (or of her), and many of you may know that she entered heaven’s gates on August 5. She was quite private about her health struggles for the past year. She spent […]
My First Book
I’m sure that I’m not the only person who has a memory bank of firsts. When talking books, I still remember the very first book that I ever read. I was four and the book was Three Billy Goats Gruff, if you were wondering. I also remember the first contemporary Christian romance book that I ever read. […]
Shirts Required
A few weeks ago, when my launch team was sharing different memes and posts about my new book, Destination: Romance, something funny happened. One of my launch team members found a quote she loved in my story and made this meme. She then shared it, and commented how excited she was for everyone else to […]
Book Sightings #Giveaway
In 2005, I went to my first American Christian Fiction Writers Conference. I was so overwhelmed, didn’t know a soul there, and it seemed like everyone I met was published. Don’t get me wrong, I met really nice people. They weren’t bragging. But it seemed like everyone there was published. Except me. After that first […]
Take Your Dog to Work Day
What do you think about the logistics of taking your dog to work? Personally I think it could be a very chaotic situation. I also wonder whether people could actually convince their bosses that this is a good idea, but if you’re the boss then you could probably decide to take your dog to work. […]
This is dedicated to the one I love…
This is dedicated to the one I love… If you listen to oldies, you heard that title in the harmonies of The Shirelles (or The Mamas and Papas), like I did when I wrote it. I’m sure the song will be in my head the rest of the day. I love reading the dedications in […]
Bookaversaries, Celebrations and a Giveaway
May is a big month for me. During the first few years of writing, it seemed I was on a yearly publishing calendar for the month of May. My first book Holding on to Someday was released on May 8, my second book A Half Made Whole, released the next year on May 9, and […]
It Makes Sense #giveaway
Hi all! Happy May. We’re in the southeastern part of the States, and things are heating up! Shorts, cute dresses, and sandals are being pulled from the back of the closets as we speak. Pools are being opened, picnics are being planned, and people are doing all the outdoor things. I love it! But am […]