Y’all probably know by now that my husband and I recently moved into a new house. Generally, I would be publishing a book review for this blog post, but the packing, moving, unpacking, cleaning…well, it’s kept me busier than a one-armed paperhanger (as one of my colorful Southern characters might say). I’ve been reading Healing the Mountain Man’s Heart, Book …
Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16 Grace is real, and it shows up in the most unexpected places. Maybe I’m inherently cynical, but whenever I need to face a potentially sticky situation, I run the possible challenging …
About the Book Book: Protecting the Mountain Man’s Treasure Author: Misty M. Beller Genre: Christian Historical Romance Release Date: February 6, 2024 In the wild mountains of the Montana Territory, the Coulter ranch is a place of family, loyalty…and a hidden fortune. Jude Coulter is far more comfortable in his family’s sapphire mine tucked in the Montana mountains than the …
About the Book Book: Dial V for Valentine Author: Linda Shenton Matchett Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance Release Date: February 14, 2022 Valentine’s Day is perfect for a wedding. If only the bride will agree. Being part of the military is not just a job for Fergus Rafferty, it’s a calling. He’s worked his way up the ranks and doing what …
This podcast was set up to help authors get a little noise for their novels. Writing is a lot of work, but I think marketing is even harder. I don’t want to generalize, but most authors are introverts. The idea of tooting our horns goes against our nature, but that’s what we need to do to get noticed. This is …
There was a mystery about my dad I never uncovered. He was a quiet man who appeared emotionless, although I was told he struggled with a quick temper. Maybe the quiet was his way of dealing with personal demons. I’ll never know. Growing up, I had a healthy respect for him. Since he was 6’5” and 250 pounds, I would’ve …
It’s been another exciting month in the podcasting world. At least for me. I absolutely enjoy meeting new-to-me authors and learning about their writing journeys, the inspiration for their novels, and how the Lord is using them in the lives of His children. When I first started this podcast, I thought sticking to contemporary authors would be best because there …
The moment I read the back cover copy of Appalachian Song, a Christian historical fiction by Michelle Shocklee, I knew I had to read it. As a Tennessee girl, there is something mystical and alluring about the Appalachian Mountains—the culture, history, and mystery. Plus, it’s always fun to read about places you’re familiar with. Am I right? I was also …
About the Book Book: Tangled Lives Author: Carol McClain Genre: Women’s fiction Release Date: July, 2023 Two sisters and one man. Both women love him, but only one is meant for him. Crystal Snow struggles with the paralysis caused by her biological parents’ drug use. She convinced herself no one will ever love her. Roxie, devastated by chronic childhood rejections, …
It was at the end of a Christmas celebration last month that it struck me—my husband is a Mary! We’ve been serving at a local church-on-the-street ministry for several years, and the pastor and his staff take every opportunity to show their appreciation. This Christmas party was one of those events. At the end of the evening, everyone was rallying …
