Everything should be built on a strong foundation if it is intended to stand the test of time. That is as true for a house as it is for a story. Story needs a strong foundation. Think of your favorite books. What do they have in common: a phenomenal story world or perhaps amazing […]
The Boy Next Door and The Heartbroken Girl – Waiting For You
The Spencer family first came into existence when I wrote Mistletoe Kiss. I hadn’t planned to write a series, but I absolutely fell in love with the family when I was writing Chase’s story! I normally get to know the characters before I start writing. I already knew Wade from Mistletoe Kiss—the sweet, dependable, boy […]
All in the Family (and #Giveaway)
Do you like to read books in which the characters are interconnected, e.g. in a community or church or family? Do you like to read a series in which each book features a sibling, a cousin, best friend, or someone in the family? I thought I’d share with you a glimpse of how I planned […]
Sea Turtles, Cupcakes and Pirate ships
Hola! Jolene Navarro checking in from the Texas Hill Country. The sun is shining and I’m writing outside, wishing I was on the coast. My latest release, The Texan’s Promise is the third book set on the fictional ranch Diamondback located on the Texas Coast. Our visits to the beach, inspired my current series […]
You might be from Texas if…
Hola! Jolene Navarro here, checking in from the beautiful Texas Hill Country. If you’ve been around you know I’m proud to be a 7th generation Texan. Yes, my family came down before we were a state, claimed land, built a community and helped gain independence from Mexico. But that’s all history. Texans tend to be […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Trip Down Memory Lane
My hubby and I started to clean out the garage last weekend (it’s pretty bad… it’ll take a few weekends or more to finish!) and I came across an old journal of mine. It was from 1996… I was 15 years old that year. It was the ONLY journal in my life that I actually […]
Brothers and Sisters
Happy Brothers and Sisters day! Where would we be without our siblings, the people who’ve been there from childhood on, who know the good and the bad about us, who are there to lean on in times of trouble and celebrate with in times of joy? At least, that’s the ideal! Sometimes siblings don’t get […]
Ch, Ch, Changes #giveaway
Lindi here! Thank you for welcoming my friend, Ane Mulligan last month. You guys are awesome! She’s a great gal and an awesome writer. I will say that 2018 has already had its highs and lows for me. My father, who had cancer, passed away on Valentine’s Day. I’m glad he’s not consumed with that […]