“The slow climb. And then the plunge! The roller coaster whizzes, dips, and flips. Riders scream. But when the ride is over, they are ready for another thrill!” I wrote those words as the introduction to a children’s nonfiction book about roller coasters several years ago. It was always one of my favorite books to […]
Retreat and Recharge
In our fast-paced world, taking time to slow down and retreat from our usual routines is more important now than ever. Whether it’s a writing retreat or a general retreat involving crafts, faith, family, or a girls’ getaway, these experiences offer a chance to recharge, refocus, and reconnect with what truly matters. That’s why I’ve […]
Gotta Read ‘Em All by Deb Kastner
When it comes to streaming movies, I have a very strange habit, and it’s not your usual binge-every-season-of-a-show, although I occasionally do that, as well (SEALTeam, The Unit). For me, it’s all about the actors. When I find an actor whose work I particularly love, I will search out his/her filmography and watch every single […]
Hope for Happily Ever After
I’m on the home stretch of writing Fiancé Finale, the third book in my Love Unscripted series. This is the fun part because I get to wrap things up happily-ever-after. It’s getting to the happily-ever-after that’s hard. You probably already know this from experience, but I’ll sum it up from a writer’s perspective. Growth is […]
It’s Wedding Season
Last month we had a big pretty big event happen in our family. One month ago today, my oldest son got married, and we gained a daughter-in-love! They had such a beautiful ceremony that was full of love and reminders of how God’s design for marriage comes together beautifully when you place Him first in […]
Wild Deadwood Reads
It has been a long time since I’ve done a book fair. It’s tempting to say, “Haven’t done one since before Covid,” but it was way before Covid. What can I say? I’m an introvert and a mom. Putting myself out there at a book fair hasn’t made it to the top of my priority list lately. Enter […]
Love, Faith, and Food: The Irresistible Recipe in Christian Romance Books
Hello, dear readers! Food often takes center stage in Christian romance novels, adding depth and flavor to the narrative. It isn’t just sustenance, but a symbol of love, community, and faith. Consider Francine Rivers’ “Redeeming Love.” Here, Angel’s love for cooking and the meals she prepares for Michael Hosea reflect her transformation and growing love. […]
A Day in the Life of an Author
Okay, fine, I can’t speak for anyone else. Also, my days are not all alike, of course! But this has morphed into something fairly typical. I do best with a schedule. Not everyone does! 7:00 — wake up! I don’t set an alarm, so this varies, but not usually by much. 7:01 — flip on […]
When Life Puts Clouds in Your Way
A few weeks ago, we were hit with one of those series of events where it felt like everything you’d worked for came to a crashing halt. We were hit on every front from health issues to financial fallout. All I wanted to do was fix it. I spent hours trying to figure out a […]
Five Recent Plot Twists in the Life of This Romance Writer
I know I’ve been doing a lot of cover reveals recently, but I’ve got another one. This is for the entire Resort to Love book set available on Kindle Unlimited. The five-book set includes my debut novel as well as the book made into a movie, so I’m kinda partial to it, but I understand […]