The wait is over! Sarah Sundin‘s newest title, Blue Skies Tomorrow, releases today. I fell in love with Sundin’s writing with her debut book, A Distant Melody (see Book Pick, 4/8/2010). Her second book, A Memory Between Us, was equally good or better than the first (see Book Pick 9/17/2010). But this third book, Blue … Read More
Friday Book Pick: The Daughter’s Walk by Jane Kirkpatrick
It’s a nice day outside…a good day for a walk or sitting in the shade with a good book. Today’s book pick, Jane Kirkpatrick’s The Daughter’s Walk, combines both ideas. In 1896, Clara Etsby and her mother accept a wager made by the fashion industry: walk across the country in seven months to promote the … Read More
A World With No Borders?
I was very sad to read the news on Monday that the Borders chain is giving up the fight. I’m not terribly surprised–they have been closing stores all year–but it still came as a blow. After our local Waldenbooks closed, our town was down to a couple of used bookstores and a small Christian bookseller. … Read More
Friday Book Pick: Canary Island Song by Robin Jones Gunn
What do you do if you’re ready for a vacation, but can’t afford to take one? My solution is to pick up a book by award-winning Christian author, Robin Jones Gunn. Each of the books in her much-loved “Sisterchicks” series was a mini-vacation in itself, and her newest title, Canary Island Song (Howard Books; July … Read More
Telling the story behind the story
On Tuesday, I shared with you my first attempt at using video content to improve my blog and to talk about my writing. Today, I’d like to share my second video with you. This one tells the story of why I like to write Christian historical fiction and how I first got the idea for … Read More
Exploring the world of video
I’m excited to begin adding some video content to my blog and have been playing around with editing software. So far, I have designed two short videos for my current (in progress) book, First Impressions. It feels a little silly making video content for a book that’s not yet complete, but it has been a great learning … Read More
Friday Book Pick: Lion of Babylon by Davis Bunn
Perfect entertainment for the holiday weekend, the new release Lion of Babylon by Davis Bunn, reads like a Hollywood blockbuster. The story kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. If you need some excitement for your summer travels–look no further. Here is the basic plot summary, courtesy of Bethany House: … Read More
Helicopters or Bonnets–And Why?
My kids and I wandered into the fiction section at the bookstore, attracted by the bright cover art and the promise of good stories. I noticed that my two kids (I have one boy and one girl) went to different areas of the shelves. “Show me which covers you like the best,” I suggested. Without hesitation, … Read More
Walking the beach or working? You tell me.
Writers spend a lot of time staring at a computer screen. Waaaaaaay too much time. We research on the internet, we write, we edit, we network, and then we write some more. It’s good for us to get out in the sunlight once in awhile. This week, I’ve traveled from my home in Oregon up … Read More
Friday Book Review: Hidden Affections by Delia Parr
What’s the only thing worse than being a divorced woman in 1831? How about being a twice-divorced woman? Delia Parr explores this intriguing plot line in her newest novel, Hidden Affections. After being scammed and then divorced by one man, Anabelle Tyler seeks a fresh start only to be forced into a marriage with an … Read More