You know what’s a tricky trope to write? Marriage of convenience in a contemporary setting! I mean, what makes two otherwise rational and engaging characters decide to get married in this day and age without love? Historical settings are rife with good reasons to do this. Women needed protection back then, whether from rogue men […]
The Reluctant Groom #NewRelease
Last spring we went to visit our son in who attends college in the Seattle area. While we were there we rode the city bus to the downtown area and then walked to Pikes Market and the wharf. The Reluctant Groom was already written, but I realized as we were walking that it was missing […]
Don’t Buy My New Book
Please don’t buy my new book! That is, if you subscribe or intend to subscribe to my newsletter. As a token of my appreciation, I offer my brand-new release, Season of Mercy, to my subscribers free. Of course, if you’d like to buy it here, who am to question such a kind gesture? I didn’t […]
Running On Empty = Awaiting Inspiration
Have you ever reached a point where you felt like you were running on empty? You know what I’m talking about. Those times in life when it takes all your energy just to get through the day. That was me the last couple of weeks. I was tired and dealing with allergy symptoms. I […]
Letting Go of My Fears and a #Giveaway
Everyone has a fear, and I’m certainly no exception. I have more than one, but the fear I’m going to talk about here is one of the dentist. Yes, maybe that sounds silly. But I had a lot of dental work as a kid and even more as an adult. I can’t begin to tell […]
Introducing Sarah Monzon and The Isaac Project – With Giveaway!
Hello, friends! JoAnn Durgin here. My guest today is the lovely and talented Sarah Monzon, debut author of the contemporary Christian romance, The Isaac Project. This book immediately caught my attention with the adorable cover. Isn’t it beautiful? I wanted to know more, so I took a closer look at the book and invited author […]