This week is a classic example of the wonderful, juggling world of writers. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to write, the best descriptor for me is high switching efficiency. In other words, the ability to switch between tasks easily or at least agilely. For example, a month ago, I decided to put two of my books on sale …
Book Talk: Mesu Andrews
Book Talk: Mesu Andrews Listen to the episode with Mesu Andrews Today it’s delightful to welcome Mesu Andrews to Book Talk. In our conversation, Mesu shares how she never imagined being a writer. Then one day she got sick and needed to teach. The rest is history. Mesu likes to write about the unknown women in the Bible. That’s exactly …
Book Talk: Michelle Griep
Book Talk: Michelle Griep Listen to the episode with Michelle Griep Welcome back to Book Talk, ya’ll. In this episode, I have the pleasure of introducing you to my friend Michelle Griep. I love her historical romantic mysteries and our conversation was so much fun. We talked about her brand new novel Of Gold and Shadows, which is set in …
Book Talk: Holli Varni
Book Talk: Holly Varni Listen to the episode with Holli Varni On this episode of Book Talk, I have the pleasure of introducing you to author Holly Varni. She carries a joy that is effervescent and carries through in our conversation. Holly writes books that might remind you of Jan Karon’s Mitford series because of the small-town setting and strong …
Book Talk: Kit Tosello
Book Talk: Kit Tosello Listen to the episode with Kit Tosello I love celebrating, and today we’re celebrating Kit Tosello’s debut release The Color of Home. While we initially bonded over the teas we were each sipping, what we really connected about was the way that home and its theme resonated for each of us. Kit uses the power of …
ACFW 2024 Recap & Carol Award Winners
The 2024 ACFW conference took place last week in New Orleans. It was my first time, and I really enjoyed connecting with my writing friends and getting a teeny-tiny glimpse of the city. I didn’t make it to the French Quarter, because it rained four of the five days I was there, but I did slip out to the WWII …
Book Talk: Melissa Koslin
Book Talk: Melissa Koslin Listen to the episode with Melissa Koslin Welcome back to Book Talk, everyone. In today’s episode, I’m delighted to introduce you to Melissa Koslin, who writes some really great romantic suspense. Her next novel, The Lost Library, started with the hero/aka the Beast, and she built the story from him. I love how for each author …
Book Talk: Carrie Turansky
Book Talk: Carrie Turansky Listen to the episode with Carrie Turansky Today it is my pleasure to host my friend Carrie Turansky on Book Talk. Carrie writes the best books set in England during the Edwardian period. Her most recent book A Token of Love is set in the Foundling Hospital and Foundling Museum. I love the story of how …
Oh, What Fun It is to Visit with Readers & Giveaway
Last night I had the joy of connecting with readers at a nearby library. I love the opportunity to spend time with those who love books. There is something so special about conversing with those who adore the written word as much as I do. To also interact with those who’ve read my books and love the characters as much …
Saved by the Matchmaker: Blog Tour Review
I love a great historical novel and when you add a great romance to it, I’m hooked. This novel by Jody Hedlund does both. From the first page this marriage of convenience romance, I was pulled me in. The author writes wonderful romance and this one is even sweeter thanks to the hero’s approach to the wounded heroine. Both Enya …