Living and Writing through Tough Issues-Free Novella The reason I started writing my first novel was to debunk some of the shame associated with anxiety disorders and other mental diseases. The story developed from my experience with the onset of panic attacks in my mid-thirties. In writing that book, I found that I worked through […]
Becky Wade ~ Book of the Year and Giveaway!
Becky Wade~ Book of the Year and Giveaway! Today I’m excited to interview award-winning author Becky Wade. Not only did her novel True to You win a Christy Award for Contemporary Romance of 2018, but it also won Book of the Year for 2018. Welcome Becky! Thanks, Janet! It’s a treat to join you here. What was your favorite […]
Family Traditions and a Giveaway
Jolene Navarro here. Good evening from my front porch in the Texas Hill Country. My small town roots run deep, so writing about families in this part of Texas comes naturally for me. It’s what I know and love. Of the things, I love most? The holiday season. Our big expanded family gathers at a […]
When an Ancestry Test Rocks a Heroine’s Life! Sarah Monzon’s Freedom’s Kiss Giveaway
With everyone getting their DNA tests to work on their family tree, it only stands to reason some people will discover the unexpected, right? And that’s exactly where Sarah Monzon takes us in her new novel Freedom’s Kiss! Welcome Sarah! How did you come up with your idea for this story with the DNA testing? […]
When Plans Derail and Your Tiara Breaks, What’s a Girl to Do? Heidi McCahan #giveaway
I’m excited to welcome Heidi McCahan back to tell us about her new novel with Love Inspired! When Plans Derail and Your Tiara Breaks, What’s a Girl to Do? Hello, Inspy Romance readers! So nice to be visiting with you today. It’s been a while, right? After many months of living both a professional and personal […]
Counting on the Cowboy #Giveaway Shannon Taylor Vannatter
Hi Inspy Romance readers! I met Shannon Taylor Vannatter at the ACFW Conference last fall, and I’m excited for her to share about her new novel and how it came about! So here’s Shannon and her story: Long ago and shortly after I was born, my parents left their rural Arkansas home to follow […]
Fan-girling with Lisa Wingate by Janet W. Ferguson!
Today I’m super excited to ask a few questions of one of my favorite authors, Lisa Wingate! Welcome, Lisa! I loved reading the Carolina Chronicles series of novels, especially The Sea Keeper’s Daughters, The Prayer Box, and The Story Keeper. I adored the books for the excellent writing, the vivid characters, and the beach! I’m […]
Lee Tobin McClain’s Wise at Heart Release and Giveaway!
I recently met a few of my fellow Inspy Romance bloggers in person, and was excited to meet Lee Tobin McClain! I heard she had a new book coming out today and had to know more! Tell us about it! That’s right! Wise at Heart is part of the Arcadia Valley Romance series. My four […]
Giveaway with Virginia Vaughan-And The Walls Came Tumbling Down
I invited my Mississippi friend and author, Virginia Vaughan, to Inspy Romance today! She has a great message and a giveaway for us! Welcome, Virginia! Many thanks to Janet for having me on the blog today. I wrote this blog post way back in 2011, less than year before I received my first publishing contract […]
Kara Isaac–New Adventures: The Difference Between being a Traditional and Indie Author #giveaway
I’m excited to invite Kara Isaac back to tell us about her upcoming release, Then There Was You! Good morning, Inspy Romance, and thanks so much to Janet for hosting my visit today! :) You’re welcome! Tell us about your “new adventure.” In six days, my first indie (independent) release, Then There Was You, heads […]