Do you ever feel burnt out and in need of pulling back from something for a bit? This is a hypothetical question, of course, as burnout seems to be a universal symptom of humanity—at least for most of us in modern day. It is for sure true for authors, and you may be surprised to […]
Trusting God’s Perfect Timing & Giveaway
Yesterday was release day for Not Until This Day, book 6 in my Hope Springs series. And can I just say “Phhhheeewww!” In case you’re wondering, that is an exhale of relief because there were times when I felt like I would never finish writing this book. I started it in early January—and then restarted […]
Building Each Other Up + #Giveaway
Can I just start my first post here on Inspy Romance by saying how excited I am to be here? And also, it’s so nice to meet you all and be part of this wonderful community! When I decided to start writing and publishing contemporary Christian romance, I searched for every resource I could find […]
Author newsletters – welcome gifts and more!
I hope you’re having a lovely August so far! One thing I’ve been thinking about lately is my reader newsletter, and how I can make it offer better value for my subscribers. I’d love to hear from you about what you like best in author newsletters. Many authors offer readers a welcome gift ebook – […]
Pay it Forward
I have been writing since I was old enough to know that words tell a story…about four years old. I have such vivid memories of standing in my basement in Chicago, leaning against the washing machine, and scribbling across a notepad because I had a story to tell. Of course, the scribble was just gibberish, […]
When Romance Goes Wrong
Hi precious readers! So good to be with you here today. This post is pretty difficult for me to write, but it felt necessary. One of my best friends is walking a difficult road right now. Divorce after twenty-something years of marriage. Because she’s also a family member, I’ve had a front row seat to […]
Meet Baxter
Meet Baxter. Baxter has very little stress beyond whether his water bowl stays full, his food bowl is consistently replenished, and his trips outside are not withheld. In short–which he is–Baxter is a low maintenance guy, er dog, and this writer’s constant companion during office hours. He has also inspired a few characters in my […]
Waiting – Hoping – Expecting
As I write this post, I find myself in yet another holding pattern, another place of waiting. This time I’m waiting for the birth of our first grandchild – a granddaughter! Our first “baby” is ready to deliver her first (on the date of this post). But I hate waiting. Really. Even when it’s for something […]