So, we were supposed to be going over the final story mashups and retellings with Sandy Barela, but then something happened today that changed all that. For the past four weeks, I've been putting my bestselling series, Past Forward, free. This serial novel comprises six volumes and over half a Continue Reading
Romance & Ireland in One Book? What’s Not to Love?
It's five a.m. I'm exhausted and really just need sleep. Since I'm at a hotel and have to leave in a few hours, I shouldn't be awake at all, but I've just finished a book, and I've got things on my mind. Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra Continue Reading
Will This Book Be a Direct Threat to Your Weekend?
You've got a TBR pile the size of Mt. Everest or at least Mt. Whitney (for those of us in the continental US). It's threatening to turn you into that Facebook cartoon about how the guy dies crushed by all the books on his nightstand. But, some sicko who does not understand the value of losing Continue Reading
What’s Better Than a Great Novel? How about THIS?
Here’s the deal. I get emails requesting to be on the show, and I’m always eager to make it happen if I can. So when I got the opportunity to have Joiya Morrison Efemini on the podcast, I jumped at it. Did I know anything about her? Nope. Had I ever read anything by her? Nuh-uh. Did I panic when Continue Reading
Some of the Best Christmas Reads Coming in 2020
After several failed attempts to get this episode out all month, it's here... some of my favorite Christmas books, the books others recommended to me, and some of the exciting new and best Christmas reads coming this fall! From older books I rarely see people mention, to some Continue Reading
3 Powerful Reasons I Can’t Love or Hate This Book
Somewhere in 1992 or early 1993 she gave me the book. "Read it," she said. I feel like Ridgecrest is Ashton--the town in this book. Reading it changed how I see spiritual warfare." As if that wasn't enough to convince someone who never needed convincing to read anything, she repeated herself. Continue Reading
Why I LOVE Barbara Cornthwaite & Think You Will Too
I met Barbara Cornthwaite almost twenty years ago on a message board. As an American, married to an Irishman, living in England with her adopted children (from several countries), her mere existence fascinated me. Her kindness and humor drew me in, but… I know, I know. It’s self-serving and Continue Reading
Beware: This Book Has the Power to Crush Your Heart
Today, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (so, maybe 8 p.m. if past history proves true), in expected temperatures of only 106 degrees (thank goodness it wasn’t last week’s 113!), our electric company is shutting off our power to do “repairs.” Because they couldn’t have done these, oh, three months ago Continue Reading
What Is a Love Riot & Why Should You Want One?
This month’s TBR pile featured something I’ve never seen before. Two books by authors from the same family—The Barratt Sisters. Is it just me, or does that sound like a 1940s singing act? I expect to see them in victory rolls, chunky-heeled t-straps, and sensible suits. Red lipstick, if you Continue Reading
Why Split-Time Fiction Is the BEST
Trends come and go in all areas of life, and fiction is no exception. However, one popular trend in the past decade or so is one that I think (and hope) is here to stay. Whether you call it dual timeline, time slip, or split-time (my favorite), novels with multiple timelines that while originally Continue Reading
3 Top Reasons I Absolutely Loved The Green Dress
A few weeks ago on the Because Fiction Podcast, I discussed the True Colors Crime Series from Barbour Publishing. If you want to listen to what I had to say about it on there, I embeded the player below, and it starts at about 25:48. The blog post is HERE. Note: links may be affiliate links Continue Reading
6 of the Best Grace Livingston Hill Books You Should Read
Over a century after her books were written, Grace Livingston Hill’s books continue to be popular among avid readers of Christian fiction—but why? And if you haven’t read any, where on earth would you start? The woman wrote over a hundred books! I've brought her up in two of my other episodes: Continue Reading
