The ACFW Conference starts at the end of this month, and I cannot wait! Each year Laurie Tomlinson has hosted a mix & mingle, so attendees can get to know each other before we arrive. This year Janine Rosche has done it, and I’m delighted to take part. If you’d like to join, there are instruction on Janine’s post. Here …
I love all things books. That means from time to time I like to create images that combine books and quotes. Today I’m sharing a few with you. I’d also love to know what your favorite book quote is. It’s all about bookish quotes on @cara_putman ‘s blog today. #fictionFriday #amreading #quotes Click To Tweet Fiction
Do you ever get a recurring message that indicates a new theme in your life?
It’s like God is walking you into a place where He wants to show you part of who you are that you just haven’t been able to grasp. So in His grace, He has it collide from all sides until you have to throw your hands up and say, “okay, God, I’m listening. Help me understand.”
The one He seems to be asking me to embrace right now is this: You Do You.
Today I wanted to highlight a few different books. As you know, I read widely in lots of different genres. This collection of books reflects that. I’ve got a romantic suspense mixed with a rom com and a general market mystery. A little bit of this, a dash of that, and a sweetner or two. I’d love to know what …
A writer wears so many hats. Author. Marketer. Another job — Maybe. Family. Friend. And so much more. One of the things I’ve really been thinking about this last few weeks is how to more effectively connect with readers. Love reading? @cara_putman has a few quick questions about how you connect with books and authors. #amreading Click To Tweet I …
This week I’ve been in Nashville with several of my author friends at an author summit at our publisher, Thomas Nelson/Harper Collins Christian Publishing. This has been a great week to connect with my buddies, editors, and marketing team. I have been geeking out on the big picture and learning so much. What do @ColleenCoble @CarrieParks @Rachkmc and @Cara_Putman have in …
It’s July and thatmeans the countdown to back-to-school is starting. In four weeks my three younger kids start 11th, 6th, and 4th grade. Two weeks later our oldest starts her sophomore year at Purdue. There’s so much I still want to do, but the reality is days are ticking down. But it also means many of us have some sort …
This morning, I’m sweating in Florence, Italy. It’s supposed to hit 105 degrees, without the humidity added in. It’s hard to be too miserable as long as there is plenty of shade and water. This year while I’ve taught study abroad in Florence, I’ve been popping in and out of a lot of fun bookstores. I don’t think I’d realized …
Do you love historical Christian fiction? Here are a few recommendations for that genre. If you like Tracie Peterson, be sure to give these authors a try, too.
Today I’d like to take you on a walking tour of Italy. The last week of my stay, I was on my own. Being me, that meant finding reasons to walk as far as I could. On this particular day I actually got out a tour book and selected a walking tour that would take me to some sites I already knew and a few that I didn’t.