Susan Sleeman here. Do you have an e-reader or maybe an iPad? Then I’d like to tell you about a line of cozy mysteries that has recently released with most books retailing for only .99 for a limited time. Spyglass Lane Mysteries are published by a group of cozy mystery authors who have joined together to bring you a new …
Girl Talk: a great resource for tween & teen girls
Are you looking for a resource for the teen or older tween girl in your life? One that answers the questions buzzing through her head? This colorful, magazine-like book could be just the ticket. It’s like sitting down with a big sister and couple of friends and asking them the questions plaguing you. With its colorful and wisdom filled pages, this book is designed …
Evaluating Scholastic Progress in Your Homeschooled Student
It’s that time of year. The time of year where if two homeschooling moms get together — even if it’s in the aisles of Wal-Mart — their thoughts turn to how their kids measure up. It’s that time where we wonder if we’ve really done a good job. How would our kids compare to others? What if they got thrust …
Monday Meditations: Where is God?
Recently I was reading prayer requests from friends. These friends have battled and battled. They are so weary. Maybe you feel the same way. If so, let the following encourage you. When we’re in a place where we can’t sense God even when we’ve begged Him to move, I’m reminded of Daniel. Remember in Daniel 10…Daniel’s prayed and prayed, but …
Halflings: an alternative to mythic stories
Halflings is the debut release by author Heather Burch. It is targeted to teens and has strong supernatural characters. I’ve been waiting for this book since meeting Heather at ACFW in September. My daughter stole the book the moment it arrived at our house. She literally couldn’t put it down, reading it in the car, at the gym and everywhere in between. …
When the Smoke Clears Review
Lynette Eason is one of my favorite romantic suspense authors. This book continues to build on the strength of her prior books. This book has all the elements to be a book you can’t put down. Alexia Allen is a heroine with a past filled with pain and a present filled with questions and danger. Hunter Graham is a detective who …
Monday Meditations: Missing the Miracles
Last week a writing friend of mine when through a family crisis. Her granddaughter was born and almost immediately labeled as having serious issues. An undefined syndrome that the coming days and countless doctors would surely confirm as they examined this tiny baby. My friend quickly asked for prayer. My heart broke for them. A time of joy had been …
Three Reasons I Chose a Legal Setting for my Characters in Cherry Blossom Capers
One of the lessons I learned early as a writer was to write what I know. That’s why my first heroine had the name Dani, lived in Lincoln, NE, and worked at a TV station. That’s why my second hero and heroine were based on my grandparents and their love story in my hometown of North Platte, NE. That’s also …
The Jerk Magnet Review
When this book arrived at our house, my daughter scooped it up immediately. A day later she returned with it and plea for the next book. Melody Carlson is quickly becoming one of her favorite authors. Here’s more from my daughter:What if beauty is more than just skin deep? Chelsea Martin is a teenager who blends in and is tired of …
Fun Photos from writing
Someone needed some photos of me at booksigning events. So here are a few fun ones. Hmm, I’m wearing that same jacket today! With a reader at Christian Book Expo With a reader at booksigning Booksigning after the month I had two books and a baby. With Colleen Coble and Robin Jones Gunn Right after I won the Carol Award …