“You absolutely must read Dani Pettrey’s books!” I can’t tell you how many people have said this to me. This five-book series, set in the wilds of Alaska, has clearly grabbed readers’s hearts. And what’s not to love? Wilderness, danger, dashing heroes, and strong female protagonists–it’s a perfect combination. I’ve been fascinated by Alaska since … Read More
Christian books
Christmas Chronicles Winners!
Thank you so much to all of you who joined us last week for The Christmas Chronicles. What I’ve loved most about the three Chronicles events (Hope Chronicles in 2012, Trust Chronicles in 2013, and Christmas Chronicles in 2014) is the spirit of community that has blossomed each time. The five of us are so blessed by … Read More
Christmas Chronicles: Abby Fischer
The Christmas Chronicles is a blog hop between 5 historical romance authors. Our desire is to bring you joy through these letters, grounded in the true spirit of the season, and written from the fictional viewpoints of each book’s heroine. We’re so glad to have you join the event. Each day this week, a new … 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
Friday Book Pick: The Girl’s Guide to Your Dream Room by Sherry Kyle
My eleven-year-old’s room is in a pretty sad state: Beatrix Potter curtains, pale pink walls, scattered piles of forgotten toys, and stacks and stacks of books… It doesn’t match the young woman she’s becoming. After a long day of middle school, ballet practice, and an evening chatting with friends on FaceTime, the last thing she … Read More
Friday Book Pick: ADORING ADDIE by Leslie Gould
At the risk of sounding like a bad television commercial–this summer is going to be HOT. There are so many great Christian novels coming out this summer, my to-read stack is growing dangerously tall. I’ve warned my little dachshund not to get too close, or she might find herself caught in an avalanche. One novel … Read More
Trust Chronicles: Winners!
Thank you to everyone who took part in Trust Chronicles! I had such fun reading everyone’s comments. Many of them touched my heart. If you haven’t had the opportunity to read Laurie’s letter or the comments that followed, you can scroll down or click here. The contest is complete and the drawings have been…drawn. 🙂 Here … Read More
Friday Book Pick: THOUGH MY HEART IS TORN by Joanne Bischof
Sometimes the characters in a story bury themselves so deeply in your heart, it hurts to close the cover on them. Joanne Bischof, author of the Cadence of Grace series has accomplished that with her characters, Gideon and Lonnie O’Riley. Back in August of 2012, I recommended the first book of the series, Be Still … Read More
Friday Book Pick: Flight of the Earls by Michael K. Reynolds
I’m not sure what the weather has been like where you are, but here in the Pacific Northwest it is C-O-L-D. Perfect weather for tossing a log in the fireplace and curling up with a good book. Flight of the Earls, the debut novel by new Christian author Michael K. Reynolds, is the ideal choice. I … Read More
Book Pick Friday: COURTING CATE by Leslie Gould
Now that Thanksgiving is over and shoppers are trickling back from Black Friday sales, it’s time to kick back and enjoy the weekend. Go grab another slice of pie and crack open a good book. Right? My Friday Book Pick for this week is Leslie Gould‘s newest Amish novel, Courting Cate, the first book in … Read More