Once upon a time, I didn’t know what romance tropes meant. I just knew themes I loved writing about: friends to true love, woman in jeopardy, second chances, opposites attract. Then I heard about popular romance tropes and realized about my ignorance. In time, I added more tropes to my list, and some of them […]
Quirky Characters & Wounded Souls
I’m honored to host my guest, Tara Johnson today. We’re members of American Christian Fiction Writers Arkansas, so we see each other several times a year at meetings and once circled Dallas repeatedly trying to get to the ACFW conference. Here’s Tara: Quirky Characters and Wounded Souls by Tara Johnson Barney Fife. Scarlett O’Hara. Inigo […]
New Book Covers and New Audio Giveaway! Janet W. Ferguson
I’m excited to show you the new covers I’m working on for the Southern Hearts Series. We’re halfway there! These are the last two books in the series (I started backwards, ha!), the first two will be remade in the fall as I’m waiting for the cotton fields to produce their beautiful white bolls. I […]
Heidi Wei-Flores: Character Interview
Ah, summer! School is out, and sunshine is in! I’m a happy camper when the sun is up there in the sky! Vitamin D, perfect reading light, bright days of summer… What more could I ask for? Speaking of summer, what are your most memorable summer vacations? Growing up on a tropical resort island, I […]
The Perfect Anniversary Gift
Sing with me to the tune of the Brady Bunch theme (if you’re old enough to remember it): Here’s the story of a lovely lady who was busy writing books, and couldn’t clean So her house turned upside down, without a vacuum and the bunnies won. Okay, so I stink at poetry and […]
Spotlight: A Vow Redeemed by Kristen M. Fraser and #Giveaway
It’s difficult to believe that the first round of The Potter’s House Books series is already completed! I’m thankful to be part of it with my book, Heart Unbroken. I’m honored to introduce today another author participating in this series, Kristen M. Fraser. Please welcome her! A Vow Redeemed – by Kristen M. Fraser When I […]
On Dates and Dating Mishaps
I’ve been plotting a new Madison Creek story. (In the back of my mind- since I’m busy with some other projects- and I could use some help.) So today, let’s talk dates. And not-so-great dates. This new story will have a few dating “mistakes.” You might be thinking, I’m married and I don’t do dates anymore. Well, […]
Judging a Book by its Cover (+ A Cover Reveal & #Giveaway)
As a reader, I pay a lot of attention to a book’s cover. I can usually tell from the image and the title’s font whether the story will be lighthearted, mysterious, funny or deep. A cover that captures my attention at first glance is often all it takes for me to click on the book’s […]
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 […]
Mirror Mirror, From the Story
Author’s Note: There are some scenes that just stay with you forever. This is one of my favorites. Enjoy… It seemed the height of insanity to be out here on a vacant field celebrating when he hadn’t heard from her in 48 hours. Why did everyone else seem to think it should be so easy […]