I had some other ideas for blogging this week. I’m finally past a few projects at work and am slowly getting back in the kitchen and doing some other things around the house and back in gear on writing on my next book. In general, I’ve been feeling pretty comfortable the last two weeks. […]
I have a lot on my plate, but over the years, my passion has become real food and back to basics living. I started this journey before my first daughter was born, researching the different options I had available for prenatal care and birth. One topic of interest led me to another and now, more […]
My rockstar editor, Shana Smith, along with her colleagues Emily Rodmell and Elizabeth Mazer, at Harlequin’s Love Inspired line are putting out a call for new authors! Have you ever wanted to write a book? Do you love inspirational series romance like Love Inspired, Love Inspired Suspense, and Love Inspired Historical? Now you have a […]
If you’re in the Tulsa, OK area, please consider this your official invitation to join me and the Tulsa chapter of the American Christian Fiction Writers. I’ll be speaking on the power of perseverance when it comes to your writing (and life in general, for that matter!) Here are the particulars: Fellowship Lutheran Church […]
Saving Gracie is a February release from Harlequin’s Love Inspired line, and since February starts at the end of this week, I think this makes it a perfect time to give away an autographed copy of Saving Gracie! (For reasons of postage, this contest is open to US and APO/AFO addresses only. Folks from other […]
I am SO excited today! Saving Gracie was selected to appear in USA Today’s “Happily Ever After” column on new book releases. Saving Gracie is the only Harlequin series romance to get listed in the column this week (at least so far)–not just in inspirational but in suspense and contemporary too. There are some wonderful […]
I find that I can make an easy dinner special by adding just a simple bit of flair. You don’t have to spend a lot of time on making a healthy, tasty meal. I love using this simple sauce as a marinade for pork or chicken. Last night, I used it on some center-cut pork […]
If you’re going to cook real food in real time, one of the basics is chicken stock. I have so many friends who seem so intimidated when I tell them a recipe includes homemade chicken stock. Even through Facebook, I can see their fingers leaving the keyboard and itching toward a box of stock they […]
This week is HUGE for me. First, I will realize my life-long dream of becoming a published author as my February 2013 release from Love Inspired, Saving Gracie, hits shelves and e-reader platforms all over the world. I actually got a sneak peek at my local Walmart this week and I would be lying if […]
It’s official! Language of Love has a brand-spanking-new, bookshelf-ready title. Jake and Gracie’s story will now be known as “Saving Gracie” when you see it on the shelves in February! I love the new title and am having a lot of fun revising Jake and Gracie’s story to get it just right. As soon as […]
