In the sequel to Everything’s Coming Up Josey, Josey’s just gotten married and is ready to launch into the adventure of a lifetime: figuring out how to make a marriage work by living up to the Proverbs 31 standard. Josey is in her classic state: I’ll-fix-the-world-and-surpass-them-all. Not because she wants to or is particularly equipped to do it, but because …
Follow-up Simple Suppers
We’re all busy. And the way things keep running, that won’t change anytime soon. And the stress in life keeps building. As a result, I’m always looking for a way to cut corners or remove some stress from my life. Two weeks ago, I used my friend Heather Corbin’s sample menus at Simple Family Suppers. Gut-reaction: I loved it and …
Another Passion
Yesterday I sent in a requested three-book proposal. I now have 3 proposals out there for a total of 5+ books. Please pray that God would open the right doors at the right time, and give me lots of wisdom as I’m in a waiting period. There are still many things I can do now to prepare for when those …
Finding Your Passion
This week I’ve been thinking about passion. You know, that elusive something that lights a fire in your belly or brain and won’t let go. I’m in a space in my writing schedule where it’s all about writing proposals. Proposals are work. I have to create ideas out of thin air…and sometimes in the back of my mind, I wonder …
Anniversaries…
This week is filled with anniversaries. Eric and I will celebrate 12 years of marriage. Twelve years ago we made it to our honeymoon spot in time to watch the second half of the Super Bowl. Many times since then, Eric has stated how grateful he is that I love football. In fact, the NFC title game is on in …
Interview with Debut Author Cheryl Wyatt
Below is an interview with my friend and debut author Cheryl Wyatt. Cheryl has a heart of pure gold, and I think you’ll see some of that in the answers she gives. Enjoy! 1) Your heart for the military is clear in this book. Where did that come from? It came from an insatiable curiosity that grew in me over …
Review: A Soldier’s Promise
Cheryl Wyatt’s debut novel, A Soldier’s Promise, is a delight. It all starts when an eight-year-old boy sends a letter asking for a pararescue jumper to visit. He’s a little boy with big health problems and this is his wish. That wish sets in motion a chain reaction of romance and healing that propels this book from page one to …
Review: First the Dead
Tim Downs is back with another Bug Man Novel, First the Dead! I cheered as soon as I heard he was bringing Nick Polchak back as the main character in a novel. If you’ve read Chop Shop and Shoo Fly Pie, then you know why I was so excited. If you haven’t, race out and get those books now! (You …
New Reviews Up
I have been amazed at the kind things people have said about Canteen Dreams. This book really seems to resonate with people, and I can’t tell you how much that means to me as an author. Today, I received notice of two more. Kim Sawyer, a historical author whose books I love, featured me in her newsletter. Here’s a taste …
Do you like Cozy Mysteries?
Mary Connealy (author of Petticoat Ranch see Janna’s interview with her here) sent this e-mail out this week, and I thought I would pass the info on to the rest of you in case you might be interested. It’s finally time for the launch of Heartsong Mysteries!You can try four books free at this link. I’ve got two books coming …