Launching a book into the world is something every author does a little differently. In fact, it’s probably something most authors do differently for each book. Some of that is because we learn what works and what doesn’t. Some is because the stuff we learned about what works can change on a proverbial dime and […]
A Case of Spring Fever
Sometimes as authors, we get asked which book we’ve written is our favorite. It’s about like being asked to choose your favorite child, to be honest. We pour our heart and soul into each book, and each one has a special place in our heart. However, there ARE those books that mean just a little […]
Will You Marry Me by Deb Kastner
My husband Joe and I met on a blind date. Mutual friends invited us to dinner to meet each other and we hit it off the moment he walked in the door. I was dazzled by his huge blue eyes and friendly smile, and I already knew he was a godly man. (Although if I […]
A Horse, Of Course
As a child, I was a horse-crazy girl. My Aunt Nancy was an artist who earned points in my young mind when she changed the spelling of her name to the very artsy “Nan-c.” One summer, she sat me down and taught me how to draw a horse’s face and body so it actually resembled […]
Writer Girl
Have you noticed that the Inspy Romance bloggers are also IR readers? That’s how I started my journey with this blog, as an avid reader. Now that I’m part of the rotation, I look forward to the daily posts in my inbox just as much as I did when I was a reader. I learn […]
A Moment in My Shoes
Have you ever wondered what writers wear when writing? Do they dress up as if going to a day job at the office? (And might I just add that writing IS a day job—as well as a night job, and an early morning job—and I’m pretty sure most writers have their own offices too.) I’m […]
Celebrating Love in a Jaded Year
Jade. The modern 35th wedding anniversary gift. Jaded. The color of 2020. So how do you blend the two together and celebrate three-and-a-half decades of marital bliss? Two weeks ago, it was hubby and my 35th anniversary, and I think the first we’ve celebrated apart. I’ve probably said it before, but for those who don’t […]
How People Meet & a #Giveaway
I was talking with another author recently. We were brainstorming the start of a book, and she was stuck on how she could realistically take the hero and heroine from complete strangers to the point that they trusted each other enough to share some deeply personal secrets. I kept coming up with ways for the […]
The Magic of Words
I love interesting words and ordinary words that are used in interesting ways. Words are just plain fun. Admit it. You totally agree with me. I was part of a conversation recently about the difference between thee and thou. Being the word nerd that I am, I of course checked out the etymology of the […]
It is Finished
When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30 (ESV) We are entering Easter season. In just over a week, we remember the day our Lord died, and then three short days later, we celebrate His resurrection. Death begets life. […]