Today's interview in my series of "Mix-It-Up" interviews is with Sarah Price. Sarah's Mennonite ancestors came over from Prussia in the 17oo's and settled in the Lancaster County area of Pennsylvania. Her rich family history gives her unique and authentic insights to the Amish culture. Sarah is a Continue Reading
Mix-It-Up Interview: T. L Gray
We're on the final countdown to the release of my book, Deepest Roots of the Heart, with Waterfall Press. To celebrate, I thought it might be fun to interview the other Waterfall Press authors and share a bit about their book releases from this year. The problem came when I realized that we've Continue Reading
Why I Absolutely Love Fiction & How It Shaped My Character
It's no secret that I love fiction. I always have. It started with Little Golden Books and my mother's Nancy Drew novels. I devoured them. My favorite, if it matters, was The Mystery at Lilac Inn. I don't remember if I loved lilacs before the book or if reading it influenced my preference for Continue Reading
Why So Many Books? : Author Q & A
Many Books Make Much Work? People often ask how I get so many book ideas, but Lisa S had a slightly different question. (Note: this is a revision of a post made January 8, 2015) She sent me this question in July: Dear Chautona, Have enjoyed your books, but notice you seem to Continue Reading
Why Do I Write Christian Fiction?
One of the most surprising questions I receive as a Christian fiction author--and from Christian readers, I might add--is "Why do you write Christian fiction?" Don't get me wrong. It's a valid question. But it still surprises me every time I hear it. First, I think I should clarify something. Continue Reading
2015 Writing Dream (I’d say goal, but who am I kidding?)
It's that day--you know the one where everyone writes out a list of "resolutions" for the year? Yeah. That one. It's also the countdown to failure for a lot of people. I like to call my so-called "resolutions" something else. "Goals." It just sounds more honest to me. I mean, I can resolve Continue Reading
Liz Johnson Has Another Winner! (Navy Seal Noel: Review)
When Liz Johnson offered to send me a copy of her latest book, Navy Seal Noel, to review, I was excited. Liz writes with crisp clarity that makes her action-packed books a clean, exciting read. I suspected I'd love the book. I had no idea how much. Navy Seal Noel takes place in Continue Reading
An Amish Buggy Ride Giveaway!
Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Additionally, I requested a review copy of this book and chose to share my opinions on it. I just finished An Amish Buggy Ride by Sarah Price, and I am excited to share it with you. Sarah has Continue Reading
Night Before NaNo: A parody
It's that time! Time for this year's NaNoWriMo poem! T'was the Night before NaNo T'was the eve before NaNo And all through the house We were frantically cleaning-- Even my spouse. The blue bowl was filled With candy to spare In hopes that costumed darlings Soon would be there. The Continue Reading
The Super-Secret Confessions of a Vulneraphobe
I have thick skin. I'd like to say it's my natural personality, but I don't really think it is. I suspect if I'd been born in any other family I might have ended up a very different person, and probably a sensitive one at that. My parents did a great job of teaching me how to let negativity and Continue Reading
12 Reasons a Novel Is ALWAYS a Novel Christmas Gift
Here's the thing. I know you don't want to hear it, but Christmas is only TEN weeks away--and that's assuming you're reading this the day it was (re)published! If you are reading it tomorrow or the next day, well... you know. But with Christmas inevitably comes the whole topic of Continue Reading
Learning the Ropes
While I was in Michigan at Waterfall Press/Brilliance Publishing, one of the fascinating things we got to do and see was Sarah Price's An Amish Buggy Ride being recorded. About twelve of us packed into the tiny little engineer's studio to listen to Amy McFaddon in the other room as she recorded a Continue Reading
