Have you noticed the lovely widget I have on my blog? Look to the right, and you’ll see it ticking down to this year’s ACFW conference.My mom laughed at me because practically the day after last year’s conference ended, I updated the widget and it began counting down to this year’s. So why am I excited about this year’s conference? …
I Heart Bloomberg Review
I Heart Bloomberg is the most recent release from Melody Carlson. Kendall’s managed to wrangle her grandmother’s house-free and clear-except for the rules. No male roommates. But that’s ok, with the right ad she’ll pull in some girls, their rent and if she’s lucky, she won’t have to go to work any time soon. For their part, Anna, Lelani, and …
Review: Finding Marie
Marie Belanger is getting on a plane to return home to Maine after spending the last two years in Japan with her Navy husband. When the flight lands in San Francisco, her seatmate is murdered and Marie flees for her life. She has no idea who is after her or why. And her husband Pierre is desperate to find her …
Sandhill Dreams Review
Sandhill Dreams is the sequel to Canteen Dreams but can definitely stand alone. Cara Putman has created a series of romance novels set during WWII. I have not read many historical novels set during this era and was intrigued by the idea. I loved the theme that sometimes the dream we have for ourselves is not the same as the …
It Takes a Village…a Village of Christ
Back during the 90s there was a lot of discussion about the fact that it takes a village to raise a child. While I don’t agree with the conclusion the proponents of that statement pushed, I’ve been reminded all over again how valuable and important it is to live in community. Why? Rebecca’s birth. She is 3 1/2 weeks old …
Sandhill Dreams’ First Review
Jennifer AlLee posted an interview with me and review for Sandhill Dreams on her blog. It’s the first review for the book that I am aware of… Here are her thoughts…and be sure to hop over to her blog by June 9th to leave a comment to be entered to win a copy of the book! After meeting Cara at …
Washington’s Lady by Nancy Moser
I was delighted to receive a copy of Nancy Moser’s latest book, Washington’s Lady. In April when I taught the online research class for ACFW, Nancy graciously agreed to participate in the class by answering questions I posed to my favorite historical and suspense writers. Her answers piqued my curiosity about this book — and the book did not disappoint! …
Too Funny: An Engineer’s Guide to Cats
I’m a cat lover and found this hilarious. Happy Monday! And be sure to jump over to Michelle Sutton’s blog to enter to win a copy of Deadly Exposure.
FIRST Chapter: Dragonlight
I have never read any of Donita Paul’s books — frankly because I’m not that into fantasy. But I have heard wonderful things about them. They seem perfect for teens and others who love fantasy. Here’s you chance to read the first chapter from her newest release: Dragonlight.It is June FIRST, time for the FIRST Blog Tour! (Join our alliance! …
The Hunted Tour
A town’s deadly secret will drive one man to the edge of his faith…Debut novelist Mike Dellosso delivers a spine-tingling drama in the style of Frank Peretti and Stephen King. Joe Saunders is determined to unravel the mystery surrounding the brutal mauling of his nephew. Police Chief Maggie Gill is determined to protect the mystery surrounding her family’s deadly secret. …