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 …
Help Needed? Yes, Please.
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 …
A Trip to My Publisher
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 …
Fiction Friday: Books, Sales, & Giveaway
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 …
Touring the Bookstores of Florence + Giveaway
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 …
If you like Tracie Peterson: 8 historical authors you should try
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.
Walking Tour of Florence
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.
4 Tips for Traveling with Kids
School is out so that means it’s time to travel as a family. No matter how big or small your family is, any time you had children to the mix, it adds to the packing joys. And the traveling angst. So here are a few ideas that help our family as we’re on the go. @cara_putman shares some tips for …
Seven Books I Recommend
This next week is going to be a blur. This weekend my husband and I are escaping to Charleston, SC, for two days, a dream of mine that was my Christmas present last year. My next book is due to Harper Collins Christian Fiction on Wednesday. And Wednesday evening I’m the faculty speaker at the graduation dinner for the masters …
More Audiobooks Release and a Giveaway
Do you love audiobooks? In addition to the Hidden Justice series, I have recently released four audiobooks with four more on the way. I would love to gift free promo codes to some of you my readers. You can use the rafflecopter below to enter. You can also click on the audiobook cover images below to be taken to the …