I felt sorry for them. My daughters stood at the front of the building in "heels" (for them anyway) and cradling branches (yes BRANCHES) of lilacs in their arms. And the wedding sermon droned on. For over an hour. No joke. No exaggeration. Some of the girls shifted. Fidgeted. I didn't blame Continue Reading
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A Great Mystery Author for You to Watch Out For!
Whether you love cozies or procedural, forensic or amateur sleuth, or just get nostalgic about your childhood and Nancy Drew or the Hardy Boys (Trixie Belden anyone?), mysteries are a great way to keep the mind sharp and the entertainment flowing. When I had the opportunity to review author Kay Continue Reading
Why You Might Want to Read this Book As Soon as Possible
I promised that in March, the podcast would expand to more episodes, and I couldn't think of a better way to kick off this expansion than with a book that releases tomorrow on Palm Sunday! Our first Saturday episode is a full-length interview with Romantic Suspense author, Katie Vorreiter, Continue Reading
Dead Man’s Watch Did It. It Made Me Believe the Lie.
Strange. This week I read two books that had watches as a key element of the plot. Of course, the books took place a hundred fifty years apart, and the first book's main character would have been astonished at the concept of a digital watch without moving cogs and such. Still, I found the use of Continue Reading
When Does a Great Idea Override a Mediocre Execution?
Fairy tale retellings are a dime a dozen. No, really. They are. It's not always deliberate, but a few in particular, occur frequently. Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and The Princess and the Frog are notable examples. Because of this, sometimes even a mediocre story can come off as amazing Continue Reading
Meet a Brand-New Women’s Fiction Author in an “Old” Favorite
Christian romance author has branched out into women's fiction, and wow has she done a brilliant job! Her first book in the Driftwood Bay series releases today in the 12-author collection, A Place to Belong. Her book, The Rosewood Diary is a wonderful sister story of miscommunication, Continue Reading
You’ll Love This Delightful Novel Inspired by Family History
After years of good intentions, I finally read my first Sarah Sundin book, When Twilight Breaks, and oh my word! Amazing book! This combination book gush and author chat discusses what history has dubbed Kristallnacht, WWII fiction, family inspiration, and When Twilight Breaks in Continue Reading
What Is More Beautiful Than a Heart Stirring Story?
Set in Ireland in 1920, A Dance in Donegal mingles beautiful settings, story, and songs into a beautiful... well, dance! Jennifer Deibel has written a tale that will tangle your heartstrings into a perfect Celtic knot. Find out what inspired her in today's episode. Note: links may be Continue Reading
This Split-Time Book Has Me Eager to Read More
This split-time novel has the unique distinction of keeping me completely riveted even while I battle lack of sleep. No, really. It does. I don't know if you can get "jet lag" coming home after a short flight from South Carolina to Ontario, California, but if you can, I've got it. After spending Continue Reading
How Does This Author Keep Writing Such Amazing Books?
Suzanne Woods Fisher first impressed me with her Amish Beginnings series and Nantucket series, but even her Mending Fences and her contemporary series. But when I read The Moonlight School (and reviewed it HERE), everything shifted. It's not that she's an even more favorite author, it's just Continue Reading
The Best Combo Is a Great Book, a Delicious Cookie, & Sweet Tea
Picture it. My husband at a drive-thru with 9 kids in the van and an order as long as your arm. He begins. "I'd like a Chicken, Bacon, and Swiss, two--" "Would you like that as a combo?" Concentration lost, he blinks at the screen before catching on. "No, no. Two, ham and cheese..." As Continue Reading
The 3 Best Things about This Domestic Abuse Suspense Novel
What happens when you combine domestic violence with suspense? A hair-raising ride you won't want to miss. On March 2, T.E. Price 's book, Take Flight, releases on eBook, and boy is this one excellent story. Join me as I talk with Tiffany about her book, the inspiration, and all the excellence Continue Reading
