It’s hard to believe that Christmas is now behind us, and that 2019 begins in less than a week. Personally, this year is ending on a lovely note. I got to participate in two wonderful family Christmas celebrations, was reminded multiple times of what this season is really about, and now I’m looking forward to […]
I Still Do – Cover Share and Giveaway by Melanie D. Snitker
October has become one of my busiest writing months in a while. I’m currently polishing up my next release and thought I’d share the cover with you all. This book has been such a fun one to write, and most of it takes place in Colorado during a blizzard. It isn’t easy writing about snow […]
The Magic of Rain and a #Giveaway by Melanie D. Snitker
We’ve had a great deal of rain here in the Texas Hill Country – and we needed it. While there have been a few days where I would’ve liked some clear skies, I’ve truly enjoyed the rain otherwise. There are a lot of things that rain makes me think of: Like wearing warm sweaters on a […]
When Writing Leads to More Ideas (Plus a #Giveaway) by Melanie D. Snitker
Whenever I’m working on a story that’s part of a series, I try to keep in mind the characters I may need for future books. This usually requires some planning on my part. Often times, I create a character with just a few vague details so that I have room to play when he or […]
It’s the Little Things by Melanie D. Snitker
July has been an eventful month so far. We’ve had multiple doctor’s appointments for our son who will be having his tonsils and adenoids removed on Friday. Getting ready for a surgery like this isn’t easy. Between the additional challenges that autism presents and his fear of doctors in general, it’s going to be a […]
18 Years and 8 Reminders by Melanie D. Snitker
My husband and I celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary this month. I thought I might share the unusual way in which we met, and then decided to do so using eight things that remind me of the journey that brought us together. Howdy – Doug and I first met online in October of 1997. At […]
Cover Reveal and Giveaway
I don’t know about you all, but there’s just something about a shiny new book cover that makes me smile. I especially love how the cover for Marrying Raven, the second book in the Brides of Clearwater series, came out. This cover was fun because I worked with a friend of mine, who is a […]
Everyone Needs a Little Grace
The last two weeks have been a little odd on the writing front. I’ve got two pieces of good news to report: First, Marrying Mandy is now available for pre-order. I want to again express my thank you to each and every one of you who nominated it while it was on Kindle Scout. The […]
Book Review: Calming the Storm by Melanie D. Snitker
A marriage of convenience isn’t exactly what she had in mind. After a rocky start, Rachel Peters finally has her life on track. Then a tragic accident takes away her sister and leaves her to raise her niece, Kendra, alone. About to lose custody of her last blood relative, Rachel is desperate to prove she […]
Fall Creativity and a Giveaway
There’s something about the fall weather that always inspires me when it comes to getting creative. I don’t know if it’s the anticipation of making Christmas gifts, or if I’ve just given myself a long enough break over the summer that I’m ready to jump back into working on something new. Crochet I usually […]