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.
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The Courage Chronicles
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
Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #3
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
Special Giveaway for National Park Service employees!
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
When art inspires fiction. . . and then inspires more art! A reader beautifully re-creates painting from Where the Fire Falls
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
Celebrating Where the Fire Falls with a #Giveaway!
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
BOGO offer on Where the Fire Falls
We are getting so close to the release date for WHERE THE FIRE FALLS, and I’m excited to see the latest story in the Vintage National Parks novels get out into the hands of readers just in time for summer travel. My publisher is offering a special BOGO pre-order deal right now that you’re not … Read More
Where the Fire Falls: A Vintage National Parks Novel
WHERE THE FIRE FALLS: A VINTAGE NATIONAL PARKS NOVEL Stunning Yosemite National Park sets the stage for this late 1920s historical romance with mystery, adventure, heart, and a sense of the place John Muir described as “pervaded with divine light.” Watercolorist Olivia Rutherford fashioned her image as an avant-garde artist to appeal to the region’s … Read More
Cover Reveal and Giveaway!
I’ve been running a fun cover reveal today (Wednesday) over on my Instagram page! Remember those little plastic hand puzzles we used to do as kids where you’d move the tiles around one by one trying to form a picture (or a line of numbers)? It was sort of like that, except much less frustrating. … Read More
Pre-Order Bonus and “Unboxing” The Road to Paradise
It seems like spring just arrived and already summer is rushing toward us. Can you feel it? I can, because I’ve been eagerly waiting for the release of The Road to Paradise: A Vintage National Parks Novel. Writing a historical romance set at Mount Rainier National Park is a dream come true–and release day (June 6, … Read More