Picture it. A small living room. Half a dozen people--maybe a dozen. Laughter booms out at random intervals. And woe to the one who lays down his or her cards first. Someone goes back for seconds and finds the pot or pan empty. Everyone blames Ethan. They're not wrong. He might be in his twenties Continue Reading
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Sometimes All a Girl Needs Is a True Change of Heart
Nothing says fairy tale like a sweet western romance by an author like Karen Witemeyer... unless it's a fairytale retelling set in Texas in the late 19th century, right? Fairest of Heart takes the familiar "Snow White" and turns it on its head with retired cowboys, a self-absorbed actress, a Texas Continue Reading
How Does an Intense Christmas Competition Lead to Love?
Finally getting a chance to chat with Sarah Monzon was a total delight, and learning all about her latest release, All's Fair in Love and Christmas was equally awesome. My copy is here and waiting for me to dive into the battle of the celebrations! EEEP! Listen in to see what that even Continue Reading
How Many Lies Does It Take to Expose the Truth That Love Brings?
I had another lovely conversation with Toni Shiloh last month. Her latest book, The Love Script released and boy does it promise to be another #BookTouchdown! Listen in to what you'll find in this Love in the Spotlight series and especially in The Love Script. Note: links may be affiliate Continue Reading
What Heart Issues Connect These Two Troubled Women Together?
Chatting with Carrie Turansky is always fun, but guys, this gal is such a trouper! But with her newest novel (Split-Time!!!), The Legacy of Longdale Manor coming out, and with it taking place in the Lake District (we were probably there at the same time!!!), I am crazy excited about this book. Continue Reading
Looking for Exciting Books for Your Younger Readers?
Candice Pedraza Yamnitz came onto the podcast to talk about her lower middle-grade (chapter book) about two siblings, a magic crayon, parrots, and pirates. But as we chatted further, we also got to hear about her YA high fantasy and an upcoming dark fantasy. If that kind of fantastical and Continue Reading
Why Am I So Impressed by The Best Summer of Our Lives?
When I discovered I was talking with Rachel Hauck about her latest release, The Best Summer of Our Lives, I knew two things. First, I was going to have a great time getting to understand the woman behind such great books. Additionally, I would definitely be reading this book. What I didn't know (and Continue Reading
The Next Exciting Installment in the Last Chance County Series Is Coming!
Let's face it, grief comes in many forms and hits people in unique ways, but when you lose your wife and her best friend needs protection, and you need her counseling skills... and someone is out to cause havoc... well, that's just riveting fiction right there! Listen in to see what Laura Conaway Continue Reading
Anne-Tober
Here are links to the Anne-Tober Bingo Boards! Low-Resolution PDF High-Resolution PDF Also... if you need a fun t-shirt... go HERE. Continue Reading
Why Would Anyone Want to Read Christmas Today? This!!!
Chatting with Morgan Tarpley Smith is always a lot of fun, but chatting with her about Christmas books took it to a whole new level. I'd just gotten home from Scotland when we chatted and she was on her way there! So we had all kinds of things to talk about, but most important... Christmas in Continue Reading
What Is Bliss at the End of a Long, Hard, Exhausting Day?
Head pounding, exhaustion seeping from every pore, she enters the house and drops her things on the table near the door. A book on the end table beckons, but the weariness of the day prevents picking it up. Hunger tickles at the recesses of her mind, but she just doesn't have it in her to make Continue Reading
Can You Guess Why I’m Excited to Check Out This New Series?
As N Ford and I chatted about her debut novel, The Refuge and its upcoming sequel, I had one of those amazing moments where the more an author talked about her work, the more excited and eager I was for it. Compared by some to a clean, Christian Game of Thrones-esque political fantasy, to me it Continue Reading
