Colleen Coble’s latest book Rosemary Cottage has launched out of the stores, landing her on the USAToday bestseller’s list for the first time! As someone who has read her books since the Rock Harbor series, I am thrilled to see her succeed. And this story is a fun one — one my daughter and I equally enjoyed. Set on Hope …
Why Mackinac Island?
Mackinac Island. It’s a magical place that allows you to step back in time from the moment you first step off the ferry. That’s what attracted me to the island as a visitor and then as an author looking for a new setting for a book. A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island is being sold as a package in Waterfront Weddings, …
Summer Getting Long Already?
Sometimes family togetherness can get a bit smothering…so what’s a family to do? I wish I had a bullet-proof plan. I don’t. But here are a few things I do…sometimes with more success than others. 1) Pray. God longs for our families to be places of peace. Which means our enemy wants the exact opposite. So be sure to pray …
Pinterest: A tool in a writer’s toolbox?
Let me start by saying, I love Pinterest! As a visual person who likes to pretend I’m organized, it’s been a great way to capture things I see online that I don’t want to lose. I always fun inspiring recipes, craft ideas, etc. Pinterest can be a great resource on several fronts. I don’t have ROI (Return on Investment) data …
Writing Book Reviews: Post Two
Writing reviews — even short ones! — are a great way to help your favorite authors. Research continues to show that word of mouth is a huge way that people discover books and authors. So as requested, here is a second post on how I write reviews. Here’s also a short list of the places I routinely try to post …
Epic-Fail or Grace-Filled Momma
Somewhere along the way some one (Nicole O’Dell) decided I was the do-it-all momma. That’s fine. It’s kind of flattering, until I realize how narrow that little pedestal is. Then I’m looking every which way…where’s the staircase that spirals down from the pedestal to the reality of mothering. No matter how good some days are, others can be called nothing …
Anomaly: Dystopian YA with an Overlay of Hope
Normally, I don’t read dystopian books (think Hunger Games). Our world is weird enough without imagining what it will be like in the future after a horrific war or tragedy. However, my daughter and I have thoroughly enjoyed Krista McGee’s other books, so I decided to give Anomaly a try. I am so glad I did. Thalli is different. And …
Writing Book Reviews: Post One
Earlier this week, some folks on Facebook asked me to give tips on writing reviews. I’m always glad to help people feel more comfortable spreading the word about books they love. Even better, I have a couple of posts from gulp 2008 that are exactly on that. So here you go! It really is easy to write reviews! I’ve never …
Faith in the Journey…
Ever have a time in life where you feel like you’re on the verge of two paths diverging. One is the comfortable life you’re in. One where you know God can use you. I wouldn’t call it safe, but it’s not necessarily laced with overwhelming challenges? Then there’s a second path. One that weaves into the unknown. Though that isn’t …
Riding the Emotional Waves with Our Kids
Some days just don’t start well. One of the kids wakes up on the wrong side of the bed – and it’s so bad you wonder who replaced your sweet, fun-loving kids with this surly grouch. What really makes it bad is one bad mood spreads like the most effective virus…especially when the younger kids watch and decide it must …