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Morning Desperation
Faced a crisis this morning: Crawled out of my bed after the third round of snooze-slapping, wandered to the kitchen and hit power on the Keurig. Pod in, mug positioned…go. It dripped about a quarter of a cup…and then broke my heart. Cue morning desperation! I slunked back to my room, my day now ruined forever, curled up on my bed and covered my head with a pillow. Hubby comes out of our bathroom wondering why I’m going to die. “I just need a cup of coffee…” Yes. This is tragic. So I’m sitting here with my McCafe in hand (sorry Joltin’ Jo’s. I couldn’t muster the strength to brave…
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A sneak peek at In Spite of Ourselves (A Christian Romance Novel)
A First Scene Preview! We are one week away from launching my next Christian romance novel! In Spite of Ourselves is a Potter’s House book (two), and it’s also the second book in the Murphy Brother’s story (pssttt… It’s about Jackson!). Best news? It’s going live into the world in ONE WEEK! So it’s time for a sneak peek, yes? Thought so… (and you’re welcome)! Oh! If you missed the first Murphy Brothers Story, you can check out Chapter One of Always You HERE. Okay, then! On with the show… Chapter One, scene one (in which Jackson faces his disaster…) Of all the ways he could have imagined this weekend…
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Preview of When I Lost My Way (a Christian romance novel)
A Chapter One Sneak Peek! The preorder is live, and we are about a month away from launch day for When I Lost My Way! In case you don’t know, this is book two in the Big Prairie Romance Series. Book one is When I Come Home Again, and you can check out chapter one of that book here. Back to When I Lost My Way… If you’re the read the back cover before anything else type (I am!), here is that: Their whirlwind romance takes the hard road toward happily-ever-after as disaster tests their love for each other and their faith in God’s goodness. Sophie Shultz smiles at her…
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Preview of Always You (an uplifting Christian Romance)
A Chapter One Sneak Peek! We are a little more than on week to launch Always You (Release day is March 3rd, but Preorder is available now). Always You is an uplifting Christian Romance that is a part of The Potter’s House Books (Two), as well as the start to my new family series called The Murphy Brothers. (Have no fear! I’m working on the Big Prairie Romance books too! The next book in that series is scheduled to release in June!) Back to Always You... Once again, I thought it’d be fun to offer a sneak peek at Chapter One. Sooo…. Here you go! Chapter One, in it’s entirety,…
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Chapter One of When I Come Home Again, a tender Christian romance
Read chapter one of When I Come Home Again now!
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When I Come Home Again… (a tender Christian romance)
As I am gearing up to launch When I Come Home Again, I thought I'd give you just a taste from the book.
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Purpose birthed into the storm.
“Bless the Lord, oh my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord oh my soul, and forget none of His benefits.” ~Psalm 103:1-2 The storm gathers. I feel the winds sweeping, growing in strength and chill. The gray clouds cluster, swirling, churning, warning. It has been for a while now. Not the first time. Won’t be the last. You’ve been there too. We want to name the storm. Identify the source. Sometimes, though, it’s name is simply life. It rises and falls, there are days of sunshine and days of rain. It is appointed to be so. So, in the midst of the…
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Enough.
Sometimes people ask if I have a favorite of my Christian romance novels. Many authors would tell you that “that’s like having a favorite child! No way!” I’m a little odd, I guess. Yeah, I have a favorite. The Carpenter’s Daughter still feels like the gentle whisper of the Holy Spirit to my weary soul. While this is a Christian romance novel, this book sank into me. Like deep. Really deep. I haven’t moved past it yet. As a caveat, before I continue, let’s just clear this one thing up: I’m not Sarah Sharpe. Yes, my dad is a carpenter type guy. But that’s about all the outward similarities I…
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If You Give a Writer a Pencil
I like a fun diversion, I thought I’d give it a go . . .