It’s early morning on our beach getaway, and I’ve been up for a couple of hours… writing. So I thought I’d offer an account of how a writer—this writer, anyway—takes a “vacation.” The Drive: I don’t know about you, but driving always piques my imagination. On the way to the beach, our last stretch was […]
Lost in Translation?
Language. We all have one or more. We all use it to communicate. A common language unites countries, while different languages can divide. Using at least a few words in other languages has been a necessity in A Tuscan Legacy, focused on a big family of Italian origin. Then add a range international settings. Three books set […]
Journey Down Memory Lane and #NewRelease
As I visit various blogs to promote my new release, The Sleuth’s Miscalculation, I have noticed that my writing journey has come up several times. It has not only been fun but it’s been eye opening to see how the Lord has encouraged and groomed me over the years. As I look back I see […]
New Series… and a Gift Card Giveaway
I’m super excited to let you guys know about my new series for Love Inspired. Set in Colorado, the books feature a mountain ranch that’s a haven for struggling veterans and senior dogs. Here are some things I love about the series: Colorado! Although I’m from Ohio, I spent most of my twenties living in […]
Hope, Redemption, and Second Chances
I love multi-author series…love the planning, the interaction, the camaraderie that happens when a group of authors get together to bring readers hours upon hours of reading pleasure. A Tuscan Legacy was the first of such series I’ve taken part in. The Potter’s House the second. And there are more planned for next year and […]
Bella Notte is Here! (+ a #Giveaway)
Has anybody else had a crazy year? Some days, I’m not sure whether I’m coming or going, and some days I can’t tell up from down. Despite all that, it’s been a good year. God is good, and His faithfulness amazes me. All. The. Time. Last month, I shared the opening scene from Bella Notte […]
Travel the World – by Book! And a #giveaway
I love to travel! Used to be, I made international trips at least once a year, both for work, and visiting my family back in Australia. Five trips, one year! And I’ve also made a huge change involving travel – emigrating from Australia to England, half the world away. Now, unfortunately, I’ve developed a travel […]
A Tuscan Legacy in Rios Azules, Texas, plus Excerpt and #Giveaway
We’ve traveled to Tuscany a lot at Inspy Romance lately with A Tuscan Legacy series, but why break tradition of giveaways and excerpts? Besides, I’m thrilled to share my contribution to the series with readers. As I feel at home at Inspy, I’d love for you to help me celebrate my new release, Rapsodia. Rapsodia […]
Interview with Laura Hodges Poole
Julie here! I’m so excited to introduce you to my friend, Laura Hodges Poole. You might remember a few months ago I interviewed Laura Hilton from the critique group we belong to. Laura Poole is also in that group. Laura has a new release, and I loved it from the first chapter I critiqued. I […]
What is love? Romance? With Jennifer Rodewald plus #giveaway
I’m happy to have my friend author Jennifer Rodewald back with us today at Inspy Romance. She has a new novel that will really leave you wrecked…but in a good way. It’s an honest and beautiful story that digs into when romance and marriage don’t go exactly the way we expect. That said, I’ll turn […]