I’m a little behind with this update, but I was thrilled to learn that my Love Inspired romance A Steadfast Companion was included among the HOLT Medallion finalists in the Short Inspirational category. Congratulations to winner Mary Alford!
It’s a Book Birthday!
Today’s the day–the official release of A Steadfast Companion I’m so happy to share this story with you. You can also read more about my writing journey in this ACFW Fiction Finder interview. Offering a helping hand…could give him everything he needs. Fighting his way back from a troubled past, handyman Angus “Witt” Wittenbauer needs refuge. When dog sanctuary owner Maddie …
My 10th romance for Love Inspired Books!
Another Love Inspired milestone! My upcoming release, A Steadfast Companion, is my tenth to publish with Love Inspired Books, and it’s definitely one of my personal favorites! The first novel I published with Love Inspired, A Horseman’s Hope, released in 2013 under the Heartsong Presents imprint, which had recently been acquired by Harlequin. That line was discontinued soon afterward, but you can …
Apply to join my advance review team!
Would you help me get the word out about my upcoming Love Inspired romance? A Steadfast Companion is set to release February 21, 2023, and is available for pre-order now! I know the holiday season is busy, but I’m starting to put together a select group of loyal Love Inspired readers who regularly post online reviews. Interested? Here’s where you can …
The first author copies have arrived!
It’s always such a thrill when the first copies of my newest book arrive! A Steadfast Companion has definitely become one of my personal favorites. There’s a saying that goes something like “No tears in the writer, no tears in the reader.” Well, writing this book made me weepy more than once as these characters burrowed their way into my heart …
Christmas shopping for a book lover (or yourself)?
My order form for autographed copies of selected titles is now open! AND I’ll include a free Love Inspired romance with purchase! https://form.jotform.com/223317271272147
Texas Word Wrangler Festival
I was thrilled to be chosen as one of 24 featured authors at the upcoming Texas Word Wrangler Festival, hosted by the Giddings Public Library! Since 2006, the festival has provided an opportunity for Texas authors to display their work and meet with members of the community. I’ll be on hand at the library with fellow Texas authors to sell …
Find me on Shepherd!
I was recently invited to join Shepherd: Discover the best books to read, a site where “authors share their favorite books around topics and themes they are passionate about and why they recommend each book.” I’ve chosen to feature my novel The Soft Whisper of Roses along with five of my favorite Christian or faith-filled novels about “true-to-life women dealing with the messy …
2021 Christmas Scavenger Hunt Round-Robin: Their Christmas Prayer
Merry Christmas! Thanks for participating in the Christmas Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! Here’s how it works: At each author’s blog post, you will find a question that can be answered by checking out the free Amazon preview of their book. Provide the answer at this form. (See more info at the end of my post.) Then continue the scavenger hunt …
Another contest final!
I’m delighted to announce that The Rancher’s Family Secret has been named a Faith, Hope & Love Reader’s Choice Award finalist! It means so much to know my book is being so well received, and I’m honored to be included with these other talented authors in the Short Contemporary category: A Future for His Twins by Susanne Dietze (Love Inspired) Raising Honor by Jill Lynn …