Change is such a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can be a wonderful thing and lead to new adventures or new experiences. On the other, good changes can be difficult to adjust to. Even small ones: I’ve always read digital books using the Kindle application on my cell phone. My husband has had an […]
Home Again by Melanie D. Snitker
As I write this, I’m sitting on a dog bed on the floor in my new living room. We just closed on our house a couple of days ago, and the movers will be here tomorrow with the rest of our furniture. In the meantime, it’s been quite an adventure, and I’m so thankful […]
Welcome to Kitner, Texas + Free Book by Melanie D. Snitker
Have you ever been so attached to a fictional town that you wish you could visit it yourself? One of my favorite things about writing a series is creating the world that surrounds it. Instead of using an existing town, I like to create fictional places for my characters to live, grow, and love. That’s […]
Characters with Special Needs by Melanie D. Snitker
In my reading experience, it’s still fairly uncommon to run into characters with special needs, whether they are main or supporting characters. That’s why, when I discover one in a book, it makes my heart happy. I have a fifteen-year-old son who has severe autism, epilepsy, ADHD, and a speech impairment. So when another author […]
A Royal Question + Giveaway by Melanie D. Snitker
I’m sure you can all guess that I enjoy reading contemporary Christian romance books. But I have a confession to make: I am a huge fan of modern Christian royalty stories. A book about a prince or a princess who finds their true love always makes me smile. I’m currently reading Rachel Hauck’s new release, […]
Meeting Authors in Person by Melanie D. Snitker
Have you ever gone out of your way to meet an author in person? Do you keep an eye out for events that might include either authors you enjoy reading, or new-to-you authors? I once had the opportunity to say hello to Karen Witemeyer at a book signing a few years back. I’d spoken to […]
Wounded Main Characters + Giveaway by Melanie D. Snitker
When we pick up a new book, I think we all expect to meet characters who change and grow as the story progresses. What makes each story unique is how those characters handle the challenges they face. Often, the characters are wounded in one way or another, whether it is physical or emotional. Sometimes, only […]
Marrying Emma: Sneak Peek + Giveaway by Melanie D. Snitker
I’m so excited to have finished Marrying Emma, the fifth book in my Brides of Clearwater series. Penning the last 15,000 words was a bit of an adventure, though, as I wrote between rolling blackouts during the crazy winter storm last week. Our area of Texas sees a dusting of snow maybe once or twice […]
It’s Never Too Late by Melanie D. Snitker
I’ve never really learned to play a musical instrument. Sure, I had a recorder when I was a kid, and I plinked around on the keyboard off and on, but I never seriously played anything. I’ve always wished I had. I don’t know if it’s a need to have something new to focus on during […]
Snowy Romances and #Giveaway by Melanie D. Snitker
We don’t see a lot of snow in the Texas Hill Country. Honestly, I’m usually okay with that. Until December arrives and something about the holidays and the beginning of winter has me wishing for snow. Preferably one nice snowfall — just enough to make it truly feel like winter. Instead, I live vicariously through […]