I’m guessing a lot of you are like me when it comes to visiting the national parks. Even though we say everyone needs to experience these incredible places, we also hate running into crowds while we’re there. It’s an uncomfortable contradiction. But I crave those precious moments of solitude in nature, and I’ve learned some … Read More
Our lives have changed so much in just a week or two, haven’t they? When the news first started talking about canceled flights and cruises, my original thought was, “This might be a great year for park visits.” There’s no better place to practice social distancing than the wilderness–right? Wrong. National and state parks are … Read More
Okay, friends, it’s time to grab your marshmallows and gather around the virtual Yellowstone campfire! I’ve asked two of my author friends to join us today. Like me, they both have written novels set at Yellowstone National Park. So I thought it would be fun to “circle our camp chairs” and chat about what’s it … Read More
UPDATE: The giveaway is now closed. Our winner is Betty Tipton Chambers. Congratulations, Betty! I’ll be in touch so we can get your copies of The King’s Mercy and Ever Faithful in the mail! This is the long-awaited release week for Lori Benton‘s novel, The King’s Mercy (Giveaway info at end). Readers have been anticipating … Read More
Help me name the bison on Ever Faithful’s cover, and enter to win a copy of the book -or- an official “Vintage National Parks” mug.
Welcome to the Courage Chronicles! This has been such a fun project, made even more special because it’s being shared by five friends. This is the fourth time Sarah, Regina, Joanne, Amanda, and I have put our heads and hearts together to bring something special to historical romance readers. In the past, we’ve been honored … Read More
UPDATE: The Scavenger Hunt is over! The winner of my ARC of Ever Faithful is Grace, whose email starts with “ReadingBee.” Congratulations, Grace! I’ll be contacting you shortly. To see the grand prize winners, check out the list here. Welcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! If you’ve just discovered the hunt, be sure to … Read More
EDIT: GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED. MORE INFO TO COME! I’ve been writing novels about our national parks for several years now, and there’s a good reason for that. Not only am I fascinated by these incredible places, but I used to work as a seasonal park ranger at Mount Rainier National Park. So I have a … Read More
I remember hearing somewhere that an author hasn’t truly “arrived” until their stories inspire fan art. Of course, I’ve also heard “arrived” equated to unpleasant things like finding signed copies of your novel at Goodwill, getting a one-star review, or being hit with a frivolous lawsuit–but this is WAY more fun! When I first started … Read More
Launch month is finally here! I’m excited to see Where the Fire Falls heading out into the world for people to read. Of course, I’m always a little anxious, too, but mostly excited. I know everyone has their own treasured memories of visits to national parks, and many people have told me that Yosemite is … Read More