Bringing a series to a close is always bittersweet for an author, and today is no exception for me. Bitter because I’ve “lived in” Arcadia Valley for over two years while my co-authors and I developed the multi-author series concept and then wrote it, and I’m SO going to miss the town and all these […]
Interview with Zane Russell of Harvest of Love
Valerie: Hi, Zane! Welcome to Inspy Romance. Zane: (shifting awkwardly in his seat): Uh, hi. Valerie: You have a rather unique job. Would you like to tell our readers about it? Zane: Sure. It’s my responsibility to find a variety of activities for the residents of Retro Village — a care home for seniors — […]
Like to Talk Books?
You know that book you read that you adored, and you really wanted to talk to someone about it? Maybe you got some of your friends to read it just so you could compare notes. Maybe you suggested the title to your local book club… Oh. Wait. You don’t have a local book club? I […]
Interview with Cameron Kraus of Rooted in Love… and #giveaway
VC: Hi, Cameron. It’s good to have you with us here at Inspy Romance. Cameron (smiles and waves at the readers) VC: Tell us a bit about yourself. Cameron: I’m an accountant at Stargil Enterprises in Arcadia Valley, Idaho. I’m also divorced with a pair of twin boys who are not quite seven years old. […]
Finding Jesus in your Fiction: A Guest Post by Mary Jane Hathaway… #giveaway
Hello, everyone! Mary Jane here and I’m so excited to be talking about inspirational Christian fiction with you today. Christian fiction isn’t only my preferred reading genre, but what I write, too! I’ve always been a voracious reader. From my earliest memories, books and I have been best friends. When I was about eight, my […]
Seasons of Life
In the past, if you ever asked me what my favorite season was, I’d answer without hesitation. SUMMER. I love the warm weather, time at a pool/lake/ocean, cookouts, watermelon, fireflies, longer days, and all the other lovely things summertime brings. But I have a confession. The older I’ve gotten, the more I’ve come to see […]
New Release! On Board for Romance
On Board for Romance, the first full-length book in the Homegrown Love series (an Arcadia Valley Romance) releases later this month! (July 18) A new release is always so exciting, and Riley Jennings, the heroine in On Board for Romance, has become one of my favorite characters. (what makes it even more fun is that […]
Interview with Danica Favorite… and Giveaway!
Hi, Danica! Welcome to Inspy Romance! Tell our readers a bit about yourself. I live in the Colorado mountains with my family, where my husband and I are building our dream home while living in it. It’s an exciting adventure. He’s doing most of the work, but the kids are helping, and I am an […]
Book Recommendation ~ Sprouts of Love by Valerie Comer (Arcadia Valley Romance 5)
Book Description: Can love sprout amid a tsunami of vegetables? Single mom Evelyn Felton takes on another part-time job managing a greenhouse and garden project for Grace Fellowship. Formerly homeless, she’s thrilled to offer truckloads of fresh produce to the Arcadia Valley food bank. If only Ben Kujak weren’t running Corinna’s Cupboard singlehandedly, he’d be […]
Chatting with Maisie Felton
Valerie: Good morning, Maisie! I think this is the first time we’ve had a child on the Inspy Romance interview hot seat. How old are you? Maisie: I’m almost eleven and going into sixth grade. Valerie: Great! Tell our readers about your family. Maisie: Well, it’s just me and my mom. Mom refuses to talk […]