My first novel, Chocolate Beach, was released by Bethany House Publishers about twenty years ago. (How can that be??) At that time, chick-lit was all the rage. (Think: Bridget Jones’ Diary). So I wrote Chocolate Beach in that genre, only my heroine didn’t quite fit the mold. She quoted Scripture, couldn’t cook (except for baking […]
Let’s Talk … Ensemble Casts
One of my favorite movies is Dan in Real Life. Have you seen it? Because I’ve watched it so many times, I think I’ve pinpointed at least one of my favorite things about this movie: its quirky, ensemble-like cast. Like any great romance, there is one main hero (or heroine) of the story, in this […]
Just a Coincidence? Guest Blogger Christina Coryell (Plus Giveaway)
Hi friends! JoAnn Durgin here. If you haven’t been introduced to author Christina Coryell (yet), grab a cup of your favorite beverage and visit with us today! I had the pleasure of getting to know Christina recently, and she’s a warm, lovely, talented, and truly funny writer! Christina is an Amazon bestselling author of Christian […]