OUT OF THE RUINS THE GOLDEN GATE CHRONICLES | BOOK 1 Published 5/2014 by Abingdon Press. (ISBN: 9781426780578,ISBN: 9781426787331) A shaky prayer. A shattered faith. A city in ruins. What–or who–will bring Abby back to God? “God save her. I’ll do anything. Just make her better. And You’d better be listening, God, because if You dare take … Read More
Mistaken
MISTAKEN (Published 2013, Abingdon Press). ISBN-10: 1426774494,ISBN-13: 978-1426774492 First impressions are never what they seem. Since booze and prohibition have made criminals out of every man in her world, Laurie Burke resolves to find at least one honorable man to fill her life. Convinced that handsome newcomer Daniel Shepherd is connected with her brother’s rum-running … Read More
Reading, Writing, and Redwoods: The Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference
I’m finally unpacked and rested from the 2014 Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference, and I have to say this year was one of the most relaxing conferences I’ve experienced. In previous years, I’ve attended in order to learn the business and to pitch to editors and agents. Last year I was desperately trying to meet … Read More
Friday Book Pick: Songs of the Shenandoah by Michael K. Reynolds
I’ve just finished the much-anticipated third book of the Heirs of Ireland series by Michael K. Reynolds, Songs of the Shenandoah. This three book saga has followed members of the Hanley family as they traveled from the starving shores of Ireland to New York (Flight of the Earls), across the country into the California Gold … Read More
Overflowing News in Book-land!
It’s been a crazy-exciting week here in bookland! Here are some of the wonderful happenings . . . Kindle Big Deal Sale Amazon decided to run a special $2.99 sale on the Kindle versions of nine different Abingdon Press books, including Mistaken. I *think* the sale runs through March 30, so grab it while it … Read More
Kindle Sale–Buy MISTAKEN for $2.99
I woke up this morning to a pleasant surprise. Amazon has the ebook version of my debut novel, MISTAKEN, on sale for $2.99. What a great deal! And just in time for you to read it before Out of the Ruins: The Golden Gate Chronicles, Book 1 releases in May. I have no idea how long this … Read More
Friday Book Pick: MY HOPE IS FOUND by Joanne Bischof
There are times when we consume novels like potato chips. We gobble them down and go looking for more. This is especially true of series fiction. Then there are novels that within the first few paragraphs, you realize you’ve discovered something special, like a fine dark chocolate. You slow down and savor the words, the … Read More
A 1920s Valentine
In honor of Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d post a teaser from my 1920s romantic suspense novel, MISTAKEN. As expected with any romance novel, there are many sweet moments from which to choose. My favorites are often found in the early days of a relationship–those awkward moments when a man and woman are circling about … Read More
A Writer’s Life: Juggling
Have you ever been curious about the day-to-day life of a writer? I’ve compiled a quick list of what my working life entails right now. I’ve also included a prayer request with each section. I’ve been feeling led to pray more earnestly about my career–I hope you will join me.1. Writing the second book in … Read More
Book Club Travels: North Pole, AK
Thursday evening, I went to the North Pole. Okay, not really. I went to North Pole, Alaska. Well, that’s not exactly the truth, either.I visited a book club in North Pole, Alaska. Via the computer. Last Tuesday, I blogged how technology (laptop computers, mainly) allowed me to be a nomadic writer–writing wherever and whenever I chose without being tied … Read More