BOGO: Books for the Military

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I am so very excited about a promotion my publisher is running for Where Treetops Glisten. I knew Waterbrook/Multnomah was a great house to write for, but this promotion just sealed it for me. We’re partnering with you as readers in an exciting opportunity to buy a copy of Where Treetops Glisten and then the publisher will send one of five books to someone currently serving in the military.

Birth of Where Treetops Glisten

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As an author there is something magical about that moment when one of my favorite people (the UPS man) drops off boxes. Regardless of what’s in the box, it feels like Christmas. What did I order and forget about? What new treasure awaits wrapped inside a nest of bubble wrap?

2 Ebook Sales end this week

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Today, I wanted to give you a quick reminder that two of my ebooks are on sale for 99 cents. This is the first time the publishers have dropped the prices, so wanted to make sure you knew about the sales. You can read the first chapter of A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island here. The sale on it ends …

Standing Amazed!

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Writing is a career that careens out of control. It’s a dream that sucks the very marrow from your bones and leaves you spent. I’m firmly convinced God has me in publishing because so much is so far outside of my control. Right when I am my most stressed and worried, He reminds me He’s in control of this journey. …

Monuments Men: Rachel’s Camera

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Tomorrow the giveaway I’m hosting to celebrate the release of Shadowed by Grace ends. I wanted to make sure you each had an opportunity to participate. In this I’m giving away the camera that Rachel Justice, the heroine, uses. You might think she’s fictional, but while I was writing her scenes I would play with this camera to make sure …

Shadowed by Grace and the Monuments Men

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The launch of Shadowed by Grace continues. Thank you so much to everyone who has already bought a book. Tune back in later this week as I begin revealing the lost chapters…some fun reading for those who have purchased the book and want to learn more about the characters. Yesterday I had the great fun of being a guest on …

Happy Birthday, Shadowed by Grace!

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Today is officially release day for Shadowed by Grace. I am reminded just how good and gracious God is. When I started writing, I hoped one book would be published. Today marks novel #17 + 1 non-fiction title. God is so good! Celebrate with me. I’m putting together Rome Honeysuckle Amore Lotion and Shower Gel with a copy of Shadowed …

Thank you!

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Last week I learned through an editor friend that Waterfront Weddings spent five weeks on the Bookscan Christian fiction bestseller list. Thank you! Thank you to everyone who bought it. I hope you enjoyed the stories. Making a bestseller list is something I’ve dreamed about — really after my kids started talking about the day I would be  a bestseller. …