Welcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! If you’ve just discovered the hunt, be sure to start at Stop #1 and collect the clues through all the stops, in order, so you can enter to win one of our top 3 grand prizes! If this is your first visit here, let me introduce myself! My … Read More
Through Water and Stone GIVEAWAY!
Through Water and Stone has officially splashed into the world, and I’m celebrating with a book giveaway! Since Amazon’s taking its sweet time shipping copies, this is your chance to snag one early—and without the wait. Who’s ready to dive in? To enter, fill out the form below. It will ask you to subscribe to … Read More
Zion National Park – Too Crowded?
When people hear how much I loved hiking in Zion National Park, the first thing they often say is, “Wasn’t it crowded?” And yes—Zion is one of the busiest parks in the system. But when my husband and I went in mid-November of 2023, we discovered something delightful: solitude is still possible in this stunning … Read More
Walking the Valley of of Death: Death Valley National Park
When my husband suggested a trip to Death Valley National Park in February, I hesitated. I’m a mountain girl, after all. Give me misty forests, alpine lakes, and snow-dusted peaks, and I’m content. The thought of trading all that for barren salt flats and endless desert seemed… well, a little bleak. But what I found … Read More
National Park Week Flash Sale
2 Days, 2 Books, $2.99 each. Don’t miss it! National Park Week is here—a time to honor the wild places that inspire awe, reflection, and a deep sense of wonder. To celebrate, I’m offering a special 2-day flash sale on two of my national park novels that are especially close to my heart. 🌲 Where … Read More
Planning to visit National Parks in 2025? Read This First!
There’s something deeply grounding about stepping into a national park—the hush in the canyons, the scent of sun-warmed trees, the sound of birds calling from beyond the bend in the trail. It’s where many of us go to breathe a little deeper and to appreciate the gift of God’s creation. But if you’re planning a … Read More
National Parks Confession: I want to see them all, but here’s why I probably won’t.
“I dream of visiting all of the National Parks.” The woman rubbed her hands together and her voice buzzed with intensity as I signed a copy of my new novel, Where the Trees Touch the Sky: A Redwood National Park Novel for her. “All 63 of them. I’m mapping out my dream trip.” I can’t … Read More
Park It: Why We Bought a Class B Van
I’m a confessed national park geek who dreams of visiting every NPS site. But unfortunately, I’m also a wimp when it comes to tent camping. When my husband and I started looking into RV life, we discussed many different options from adorable mini teardrop trailers to fifth wheels, massive class A rigs, class C motorhomes, … Read More
Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #24
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. Thank you for participating! Mallori N is the winner of my bonus giveaway and has been contacted by email. Congrats! Welcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! If you’ve just discovered the hunt, be sure to start at Stop #1, and collect the clues through all the stops, in order, … Read More
What it’s like to live in a national park
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you could live in a national park? Some parks offer housing to their seasonal staff, and you certainly can’t beat the location! I had the joy and privilege of living in the Sunrise area of Mount Rainier back when I worked as a seasonal park … Read More











