February! I saw a meme that joked that January was the longest 547 days they’d ever seen. I can relate! We had one storm with a foot of snow. The Polar Vortex touched down in Ohio, and we saw temps as low as -14, with -27 wind chills. I’m ready for a change! It’s not […]
When Does CCR Become Too Preachy?
The Sweetest Spark, book 3 in my Spark Bothers series just published earlier this month. As with any book release, I was both excited and anxious on release day, especially when the reviews started coming in. In my four plus years of being an author, I’ve come to learn that not everyone will like your story—and […]
Living and Writing through Tough Issues-Free Novella
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 […]
Guest Blogger, Ashley Winter ~ Love in South Africa #2bookgiveaway
Hi Inspyromancers… I trust you all had a wonderful Christmas. I did (although it wasn’t without its own share of drama!) I broke my diet, picked up two kilos, and am back on diet again. Can you believe it’s almost 2019? I can’t! Where did the year go? Oh yes, writing books. I’m so excited […]
The Three Traits of a Sexy Man
What does a romance author and her husband do late at night when their kids are in bed? Why, they sit next to each other on the couch with their laptops out doing work. :) This is in fact what me and my hubby are doing right this minute as I write this post. Except […]
From Mexico to the USA: A Legacy of Love and Hard Work
Hola! Jolene Navarro, checking in from the Texas Hill Country and today I have a give-a-way so, keep reading. It’s gingerbread and hot chocolate season, so pull up a chair and join me. My mother-in-law was the kind of woman that did more listening than talking. She had a gentle spirit and strong faith. Leaving her […]
Hero Spotlight: Jeremy Tully of Say You Won’t Go + Giveaway!
I’m excited to welcome former Inspy Romance blogger Heidi McCahan! She is taking over, today, to interview the hero in her newly released novel Say You Won’t Go. Welcome back, Heidi! Hello, Inspy Romance readers! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and one of my favorite ways to celebrate is to enjoy the sweet […]
Counseling My Characters + #Giveaway
Once upon a time before I was an author, I was a therapist. Through answered prayers and open doors, God gave me the chance to earn a graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I was about a third of the way through my licensing hours when God led me to the next adventure in […]
Be Still and Know He is God
Where are your favorite fall (autumn) vacation spots? What do you usually do when you’re on vacation this time of the year? Do you like to go to the beach or up to the mountains? If you like going to the mountains in the fall, what do you usually do there? Do you spend time […]