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Sami A. Abrams

Ready for an Exciting Ride with the Elite Guardians?

Suspense dipped in romance--what more could you want unless it's wrapped up in the world of Lynette Eason's "Elite Guardians."  This is what Sami A. Abrams was given the privilege of writing in when she joined Sunrise Publishing's collection of books in Lynette's series.  However, from the sounds of Continue Reading

Book Club Capers June 2

Book Club Capers: June Part 2

Sorry for the lateness. I mixed up my weeks and thought it was this week. It was last week. Shame on me!  Still, it's nearly two weeks until the next one, so it works out. THIS TIME.  *bangs head on desk* Whew.  Lots happening this month.  I feel like we have more suspects than ever!  Who is Continue Reading

The Words Between Us

Some Books Grip Your Heart So Hard You Can’t Escape (and don’t want to)

Have you ever seen a book, fallen in love with the cover or the synopsis, bought it, and let it slowly get buried until you forgot about it? This book is why you go find those gems and read them. Today. In fact, if this is one of them, you should ignore this review and just go grab that book and get Continue Reading

Tracie Peterson

When You’ve Written This Many Books, You’re Sure to Be a Favorite

I had a delightful chat with historical romance author, Tracie Peterson, a couple of weeks ago, and boy did I learn some cool stuff!  Listen in to find out what prompted Tracie to write about trains and New Mexico and just what horned toads have to do with any of it.  She even gives us a sneak peek Continue Reading

Destination Romance Amy Anguish

Ready for a Fun, Funky, Romance-Filled Road Trip This Summer?

In today's episode, Christian Romance author, Amy Anguish and I talk about her latest release, the first book in her Road Trip Romance series... Destination Romance. Learn about the three friends who make up this series, the fun stories for each, and what kind of road trip they all go on. You'll Continue Reading

Carrie Padgett One Fine Day

Get Ready for a Great Start to a Wonderful New Series with Sunrise

Sunrise Publishing's newest collection just released, and I'm crazy excited about Carrie Padgett's One Fine Day. This book and the others in this series take place in Rachel Hauck's Heart's Bend. Learn about her characters' backstories, how I cracked up in the opening scene, and what we might expect Continue Reading

Steven C. Harms

How Will This Detective Stop a Serial Killer?

Christian author, Steven C. Harms began his writing career in an unusual way and continues it today in an equally unusual way. He writes mainstream novels with titles straight from Scripture, a struggling Christian protagonist, and deep Christian themes. With a goal to give Christian readers Continue Reading

Book Club Capers June

Book Club Capers: June Part 1

I'm nervous still. After all, just because they chose a book doesn't mean they got it right, and we've got all of June to find out if they did. EEEP! If you’re just starting our craziness, here are the first installments of the interactive short story inspired by Chantel Reads All Day’s “Read Continue Reading

Night Songs

What Makes This Author’s Southern Fiction So Great?

A couple of weeks ago, Jennifer Sienes and I got together to chat about her new release, Night Songs, and had a blast talking about her other books, about writing, about what the Lord does in our lives, and well... a whole lot of things!  Listen in to see what's up in her writing life! Note: Continue Reading

from shore to shore

Now, Did You Hear about That Time I Ended up in High Water?

Picture it. The summer of 1984. Clear Creek Lake, Oklahoma. I was fourteen and becoming red just thinking about going out on the water.  Did that stop me?  Nope. I was born a duck without protective feathers.  Or something. My aunt and uncle had bought a motorboat--perfect for pulling water Continue Reading

James R. Hannibal

Can You Imagine a Better Beach Read than Action & Mystery in Hawaii?

Looking for a bit of fantasy? How about some suspense?  Maybe you are looking for a mystery or a procedural police story?  Well, good news.  James R. Hannibal has them all!  His upcoming release, Elysium Tide, takes us to Hawaii with a doctor who doesn't know how to do this "vacation" thing and gets Continue Reading

a promise engraved liz tolsma

Who Knew A Promise Engraved Two Centuries Ago Could Endure?

When I saw A Promise Engraved by Liz Tolsma, I had zero doubt that I wanted to read it.  I mean, come on! The Alamo (I remembered!), split-time novel, and Liz Tolsma. A triple... YEAH! Add to those the fact it's part of the Doors to the Past series, and there's no doubt that this would be a great Continue Reading

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I have a theory and would love to test it. If you' I have a theory and would love to test it. If you'd be willing to help, I'd so appreciate it. So... Which of my characters (you can do more than one if you like, I'm just trying to get a feel for things) is your favorite... and why?
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Reposted from @catheswanson Charlea Evans thought Reposted from @catheswanson Charlea Evans thought she had finally put her unconventional past behind her.

Now a widow with a college-age daughter and a promising new career within reach, she's worked hard to build a respectable life far removed from Serenity Hill—the quirky former commune where her free-spirited mother still lives. But when a devastating house fire destroys her home and everything she owns, Charlea finds herself with nowhere else to turn.

Reluctantly, she returns to the farm she thought she'd escaped forever, trading independence for her childhood bedroom, milking goats, tending chickens, and counting the days until she can afford a place of her own. Then an accident lands her mother in the hospital, leaving Charlea responsible for managing the property and overseeing an ambitious new venture.
Her mother and daughter have plans of their own. Big plans. Plans to transform Serenity Hill into a seasonal market and destination for workshops, events, and community gatherings. Helping bring the vision to life is Drew Wallace—the man who stole her heart on a single unforgettable date fifteen years ago.

As she works to keep the project moving forward, Charlea finds herself confronting old hurts, long-held assumptions, and the family history she's spent years trying to leave behind. With old dreams awakening and new possibilities taking root, she begins to wonder if Serenity Hill holds the answers she's been searching for. She must decide whether she's willing to risk her heart again—and whether the future she carefully planned can compete with the one God may have been preparing for her all along.

Coming home is the last thing Charlea wants—but it may be the beginning of everything she's been searching for.

Something New is the first book in the Serenity Hill series.
Having a great time at out writing retreat. My Ju Having a great time at out writing retreat.  My June bingo board had "write outside" on it, sooo... another spot filled.
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Made it to Denver. Next stop, Minneapolis and #Th Made it to Denver.  Next stop, Minneapolis and #TheLadiesOfTheLake
Gonna write like the fool I am!!!
So... with little time left, I decide to do corne So... with little time left, I  decide to do corners. Six down,  3 to go...
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The annual(ish) journal making assembly line has c The annual(ish) journal making assembly line has commenced. To be fair the text blcks were already done. And marking 18 boards wiped me out ( been sick) but... Now, can I get them all done by Sunday? Nine??? Eeep!
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For example, while writing Meddlin' Madeline, I al For example, while writing Meddlin' Madeline, I always play @AdamGSwanson on YouTube so I can stay in touch with her favorite music: Ragtime (I still have CDs of his to use for giveaways with Looks Can Kill. Must get that written. Stay tuned for more about THAT.
While writing Be My Inspiration, I listened to every love song I could stomach (they get old fast. I don't know how Linus does it). I even listened to Taylor Swift's old break up songs (again, not my cuppa). But... at least I got to listen to Roger Miller's "That's Why I Love You Like I Do"  Now THAT is a love song.  hee hee.
If I'm in hyper Get-er-done mode, THEN... I put on a Hogwarts Pomodoro study session and type like the wind. Or get on Discord and join a few writing sprints.  It all depends.
If you have a question you want me to answer, leave it in the comments OR... zip me an email at chautona@chautona.com.  I'll try to work them in (and will probably combine those that are really similar.
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