Hello, dear readers! Food often takes center stage in Christian romance novels, adding depth and flavor to the narrative. It isn’t just sustenance, but a symbol of love, community, and faith. Consider Francine Rivers’ “Redeeming Love.” Here, Angel’s love for cooking and the meals she prepares for Michael Hosea reflect her transformation and growing love. […]
Parenting Tips Needed!
My name is Mitchell Ackerman, and I love my boys. I do. I just have no idea what to do with them. See, their mom passed away when the younger one – that’s Hudson – was less than a year old. Lincoln was three. I’m not saying I think kids can raise themselves, but do […]
The Third Annual Inspy Romance Awards
It’s February! The month of love! Well, every month around here is the month of love. But February is unique because it’s the month of the Annual Inspy Valentine’s Awards. You may recall that I created these awards a couple of years ago as a way to share some fun little tidbits about Inspy Romance […]
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 […]
Dear Dakota…
Dear Dakota, I know you told me to leave well enough alone. I tried. I really did. Okay, I didn’t try. Sorry for lying. I believe everyone needs a second chance, even you. Even your son’s daddy, Travis Cavanagh. Not just for Toby’s sake, although it’s certainly ideal for every four-year-old to live with both […]
Being a Single Dad by Travis Cavanagh
My author, Valerie Comer, asked me to share my parenting journey with you today. So, uh, here I am, not that I’m an expert. She says my story is in the book Give Me Another Chance, Cowboy, but I don’t see how it could be, not with that title, because that would be Dakota speaking, […]
Single Parent Characters
One of the many favorite aspects of writing contemporary romances is the unexpected twists and turns God gives when I write. Although I have a skeleton plot for each book sketched out, little details emerge that catch me by surprise. Often those small things develop and take a life of their own. One example is […]
3 Single Dads Seek Romance… #giveaway
Valerie: Today I’ve got three men visiting Inspy Romance to chat about their experiences. Let’s start out with the obvious: how did you become a single dad? Ian Tomlinson: My wife was killed in a car accident when our daughter, Sophie, was very young. She’s six now. Mason Waterman: I wasn’t married — wasn’t a […]