Sometime toward the beginning of the year, I got to talking with my local group of writers (we meet monthly) and we kicked around the idea of doing a Christmas box. It was an interesting idea. I haven’t ever been part of a mixed-genre box and, while I had a few reservations about that aspect […]
Is Anything Stopping You from Succeeding?
“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14, KJV). Christians, do you know what your calling in life is? Are you in the middle of experiencing your calling? Or are you still waiting for God to show your His purpose and plan for your […]
Fifty, No Make that 5 reasons to love a Cowboy and a Giveaway.
Jolene Navarro’s Top 5 Reasons to Love a Cowboy Hello, Jolene here on this fine Friday morning. I grew up in the Texas Hill Country and around cowboys of all kinds. There are the ones that work the land and would rather be out in the cold than locked in a warm comfy office. Then […]
The Inspiration Behind Restoring Christmas
When I thought about taking the step from writing as a hobby to a commitment toward publication, I didn’t dream of glamour, money, or having a cardboard replica of me and my bestseller at Barnes and Noble. No, I had one fantasy. I would be part of a Christmas collection. Earlier in my journey, I […]
The Beach and Christmas? Falling for Grace and A Christmas to Remember
Hi friends! I may have mentioned my love for the beach once or twice… or a thousand times. If I didn’t, I LOVE THE BEACH, by the way! Last October, I was blessed to get to visit the beautiful Florida town of Santa Rosa. My lady friends and I stayed in the lovely area called […]
One Step Closer to Llamas
There is a long-standing tradition in our household that goes something like this: Me: What should I <insert conundrum regarding a book>? Hubby: Llamas. You need llamas. See, hubby and I have been fairly obsessed with llamas (and alpacas, to be honest, but llama is more fun to say) for some time. In fact, now […]
Inspiration & Making It Happen
Years ago, when our son was little, my sister-in-law lived in Memphis. She invited us to visit and bring our son to a mall with a carousel inside. We had a nice visit and our young son loved the carousel. On the way out of the mall, a cute guy with long hair and an […]
When Writing Leads to More Ideas (Plus a #Giveaway) by Melanie D. Snitker
Whenever I’m working on a story that’s part of a series, I try to keep in mind the characters I may need for future books. This usually requires some planning on my part. Often times, I create a character with just a few vague details so that I have room to play when he or […]
Lavender Farms and Escaping to Sweet Places
Last year, I started writing a short mini-series for one of the Kindle Worlds, and since then, Kindle Worlds has closed down and I’ve been given the rights back to my Lavender Vale series. Which I’m really thrilled about. I hadn’t meant to fall in love with this series the way that I did. […]
The Impact of a Good Kiss + An Excerpt + #Giveaway
I love most everything about being a romance author, especially the research I get to do. This so-called research ranges from studying photos of a couple holding hands (so I can better describe how their fingers intertwine) to watching rom-coms or reading romance books. When I do the latter, I get so much inspiration for […]