I read The Secret Life Of Sarah Hollenbeck the last of May, but couldn’t get this post done until now. Bethany Turner has won all sorts of awards for this wonderful book! Here’s the back cover copy: Becoming a Christian is the best and worst thing that has ever happened to Sarah Hollenbeck. Best because, well, that’s obvious. Worst because, …
Can You Insure It?
I am halfway through my edits. Hope to be done by the time you are reading this!! And yes, there’s a LOT of red on the page. 🙂 Some authors prefer writing the first draft and really get excited about it. I get excited, but it’s the HARDEST work I’ve ever done! The whole time I’m drafting I keep telling …
Reader Friday ~ Bitter Pill by Richard Mabry
Bitter Pill by Richard Mabry released earlier this week and I’m so happy to tell you about this novella. But first the back cover copy: THINGS WERE GOING ALONG JUST FINE UNTIL THE MIRACLE FOULED THEM UP “Brother” Bob Bannister is content with his life and his itinerant healing ministry, until one night he finds that the woman who walks …
Scratching My Head
I had a great time last week visiting my family and I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day! Yesterday I posted a photo of our National Cemetery where boy scouts had placed over a thousand flags on graves. I love how Dr. Richard Mabry puts it: “Take a moment and remember the men and women who’ve made the ultimate …
Reader Friday ~ Living Lies
Living Lies by Natalie Walters releases next week, and it’s a book you don’t want to miss! Here’s the back cover copy of her debut novel: In the little town of Walton, Georgia, everybody knows your name–but no one knows your secret. At least that’s what Lane Kent is counting on when she returns to her hometown with her five-year-old …
When Crime Goes Awry
I’ve finished the short story for Sumer of Suspense except for reading it for typos. I’ve titled it Code Pink ~ Stolen Baby Here’s the tagline: It’s been five years since someone stole Holly Jordan’s baby boy. Armed with new software that can predict how he would look today, she enlists the help of cold case Detective Jake Prescott to …
Reader Friday ~ When Love Blossoms
I read When Love Blossoms by Elaine Stock last week and loved it! Here’s the back cover copy, then read on for my take. The journeys in life take you to unexpected destinations. The love of a good person brings you home. Kierra Madden, proprietor of the Kindred Lake Inn, struggles for stability after her engagement ends, family strife continues, …
From the Blotter
This week I signed books at Barnes and Noble near Memphis and had a ball. It was great connecting with readers, most who had never heard of me. 🙂 Great way to stay humble! But I almost sold out of books and that’s a good thing. And Norma, in the photo, bought two books! Now on to last week’s Mystery …
Reader Friday ~ Deadly Melody
I read Deadly Melody by Connie Mann a couple of weeks ago and really enjoyed this fast-paced romantic suspense/thriller. Here’s the back cover copy: Home is where the heart is. The danger too… The Martinellis were the closest thing to family Cat Johnson ever had. That’s why she ran—to protect them from her threatening past. The orphaned child of classical …
Can People Really Be This Dumb?
Saturday, May 4, I had fun signing books at my nearest Barnes & Noble in Tupelo, Mississippi. Sad to say, it took me a while before I understood why everyone went around saying, “May the 4th be with you…” I was blessed to sell over half the books they ordered. Ann Cooper in the photo was my best customer! Now …