No one loves Christmas as much as Chelsea Macintosh, the heroine in my recent novella The Last Mountain Christmas in the Marry Christmas Collection. I recently sat down with her to discover a few of her favorite things. We met up at a coffee shop where she ordered a hot chocolate and offered me half […]
Escaping into Christmas
Do you ever just want to escape? Whether from life’s daily grind or anxiety from the seemingly endless conflict and suffering in our world, I often need a break. While escapism isn’t always the answer—we need to sometimes take action and always remain prayerful—finding ways to unwind helps with my stamina and renewal of spirit. […]
Destination Christmases
Do you travel for Christmas? It’s been years since my crew has been away from home on Christmas. We have a lot of family we’re close to, which used to mean a lot of obligations over the holidays. As much as we loved everyone, it was exhausting. My husband and I decided early on that […]
Invitation to a Cozy Christmas
I’m a sucker for anything cozy. Crackling fireplaces, a steaming mug of coffee, or snuggling under a blanket when the temperature outside falls. Add a good book set at Christmas time and you’ve got yourself just about the perfect combination! I had the pleasure of joining together with three other CCR authors to bring readers […]
That’s Going in a Book #Giveaway
After being in the house all week, editing a book, I told my husband I wanted to do something fun. Fun for us is go to out for lunch, then hit a few flea markets, and finish up with a grocery run. So we headed to our favorite plate lunch restaurant about forty minutes from […]
Christmas Books I Want to Read
Happy Monday! Can you believe the end of the year is near? I’m shocked by how fast this year has flown by, but also excited to snuggle up with some Christmas reads and enjoy the holiday season. I know some of you may be thinking it’s too early for Christmas, but I’ve already started my […]
From Fury to Feelings (+giveaway)
I LOVE hate-to-love, enemies-to-lovers, whatever you prefer to call the trope. For me, it comes second only to friends-to-more as my favorite! There’s something about the fury, the chemistry, the potential for so much emotional entanglement. It’s funny, since I’m not a huge fan of drama. Those books where a misconception and/or refusal to talk […]
Childhood Sweethearts (+giveaway)
What’s your favorite trope within CCR? I see this question asked a lot, and I have to admit I am one of those people who can’t choose a favorite ANYTHING to save her life. I mean, in all the breadth of the whole world, why would I limit myself? I do find myself drawn to […]
Christmas Book Recommendation – Once Upon a Silent Night
Have you read many Christmas books in December? I love Christmas books and I usually set aside time in December for my Christmas reading. This year I had hoped to start by early November, but ‘life’ got in the way. When we recorded the StoryChats @InspyRomance – All things Christmas Romance! podcast/YouTube episode, I was […]
A Month of Christmas Books! + Giveaway
I have a thing for calendars. There, I’ve admitted it. I love them. I remember buying my grandmother one for Christmas every year, taking care to choose one with pictures sure to put a smile on her face (usually filled with lots of cats). As an adult, I buy a wide-box calendar for my fridge […]