As we near the release of Stars in the Night, I’m sharing some of my favorite classic movies with you. Why? Because Stars in the Night is set partly in 1942 Hollywood and entirely in the world of the stars. I have long loved classic movies, and would love to know what your favorites are as well. And even though …
Book Talk: Julie Klassen
Book Talk: Julie Klassen Listen to Julie’s episode here. Oh my goodness! I had so much fun chatting with my friend Julie Klassen about her books, England, Jane Austen, and her writing process. Y’all asked such great questions as she talked about first readers, the way she writes, and how she does her research. If you want a behind-the-scenes look …
Classic Hollywood Reviews: Casablanca
As we near the release of Stars in the Night, I’m sharing some of my favorite classic movies with you. Why? Because Stars in the Night is set partly in 1942 Hollywood and entirely in the world of the stars. I have long loved classic movies, and would love to know what your favorites are as well. And even though …
Book Talk: Amy Green
Book Talk: Amy Green Listen to Amy’s episode here. So excited to introduce you to my friend Amy Green! She writes such compelling WWII fiction. Things We Didn’t Say won two of the Carol Awards this summer. And The Lines Between Us just released and shares so much good WWII history. In this talk, we discuss how she finds historical …
Classic Hollywood Reviews: The Thin Man
As we near the release of Stars in the Night, I’m sharing some of my favorite classic movies with you. Why? Because Stars in the Night is set partly in 1942 Hollywood and entirely in the world of the stars. I have long loved classic movies, and would love to know what your favorites are as well. And even though …
Travel in a Book Giveaway!
Can I be honest? It’s always a little stunning to me when authors and publishers ask me to consider endorsing a book. Two of the above books I was asked to do that. Yep. I’m even on the back cover of Lynette Eason’s Life Flight. Say what?!?! @Cara_Putman is sharing reviews of @lynetteeason @tonieshilohwrite @reginajennings with #giveaway Click To Tweet …
Classic Hollywood Reviews: Singing in the Rain
As we near the release of Stars in the Night, I’m sharing some of my favorite classic movies with you. Why? Because Stars in the Night is set partly in 1942 Hollywood and entirely in the world of the stars. I have long loved classic movies, and would love to know what your favorites are as well. And even though …
Book Talk: Michelle Sass Aleckson
Book Talk: Michelle Sass Aleckson Listen to Michelle’s episode here. I’m excited to introduce you to my new writing friend Michelle Sass Aleckson. You’ll love getting to know her as we talk about books and more. In this episode we talk about You’ve Got Mail, collaborative writing, brainstorming, and what she loves about writing. Her first book was released earlier …
Classic Hollywood Guest Post: Casting Stars in the Night; a Reader’s Perspective
Today, I had to share this post that a reader posted when Stars in the Night first released. I read it and was just tickled by the way she took the time to cast Stars in the Night characters — and Ruth did a GREAT job. April Erwin did a very similar post, but with different stars, at her blog. …
Classic Hollywood Reviews: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Redux
As we near the release of Stars in the Night, I’m sharing some of my favorite classic movies with you. Why? Because Stars in the Night is set partly in 1942 Hollywood and entirely in the world of the stars. I have long loved classic movies, and would love to know what your favorites are as well. And even though …









