I’m sure you can all guess that I enjoy reading contemporary Christian romance books. But I have a confession to make: I am a huge fan of modern Christian royalty stories. A book about a prince or a princess who finds their true love always makes me smile. I’m currently reading Rachel Hauck’s new release, […]
Indie vs. Traditional (+ #Giveaway)
I’ve been pondering lately about indie versus traditionally published books. I realized that prior to becoming an author seven years ago, all the books I read were in the latter category. Which I suppose makes sense because I didn’t even know the self-publishing world existed until I looked into it. And because I’m surrounded by […]
More of This, Less of That (and #freebook)
What was the last romance novel you read? When you finished the book, did you say, “More, please?” Or did you go, “I want to read less of that type of story?” I was reading a novel that I thought was going to be romantic, or at least would have romantic elements in it. It […]
Meeting Authors in Person by Melanie D. Snitker
Have you ever gone out of your way to meet an author in person? Do you keep an eye out for events that might include either authors you enjoy reading, or new-to-you authors? I once had the opportunity to say hello to Karen Witemeyer at a book signing a few years back. I’d spoken to […]
What do you look for in a rom-com? (+ #Giveaway)
After the ups and downs of 2020, I decided I wanted to devote 2021 to writing romantic comedies. I have always loved funny things—books, movies, and most of all, puns! And my hubby has said that I’m rather funny in writing (not in person, unfortunately, haha!), so I thought this new genre would be easy […]
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 […]
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 […]
First Lines
Happy belated Valentine’s Day! Us readers of romance love Valentine’s Day. I hope you had a good one. Welcome to our birthday bash1 We all pick up romance novels for various reasons. We know the author and have been waiting for book for months, maybe we like the cover, maybe we like the back cover […]
E-books or Print books? + #Giveaway
Here’s your question of the day: e-books or print books—which do you prefer? I’ll give you my take on this, first as a reader, then as an author. As a reader who grew up in the “dark ages” (AKA. before the internet, cell phones, e-anything), I think print books have a bit of nostalgia attached […]
Should a Romance Always End with a Wedding? + #Giveaway
I can’t even believe I’m going to confess this here, of all places, but … deep breath: I find attending weddings a little bit tedious. It’s okay if you feel the need to throw rotten tomatoes at me—I know that’s not something a romance author should admit. But hear me out: I adore watching two […]