What could be better than to embark on a delightful journey on a lush African island with Brielle, a New Yorker who discovers she’s actually a princess? Along with the royal storyline, I appreciated reading about the family dynamics along with enjoying a bit of romance. From the time I first saw the cover, I… [Continue Reading]
Writer Wednesday
The Writer’s Desk with Christina Suzann Nelson
I never expected to add another “favorite author” to my list, but I found one in Christine Suzann Nelson. Christine’s stories are reminiscent of having a best friend spilling the stories of her heart to you. In Christine’s newest book, Shaped by the Waves, Cassie George is barely staying above water as she works to… [Continue Reading]
The Writer’s Desk with Kathy Howard
Do you want to learn how to live and leave a legacy of faith? Kathy Howard‘s new book, Heirloom, shares exactly how you can do that. Part how-to, part devotional, Heirloom includes fifty-two keys for unlocking your family history and gives you encouragement for the journey. This is the perfect tool to help guide you… [Continue Reading]
The Writer’s Desk with Jenelle Leanne Schmidt
In this episode of The Writer’s Desk, we’re featuring Jenelle Leanne Schmidt, author of An Echo of the Fae (and sharing a giveaway!) I’m always looking for books to get into my kids’ hands (or for books that make a great read-aloud). Her book checks both of those boxes. Add family secrets, an epic quest,… [Continue Reading]
Writer’s Desk with Susan May Warren
Are you ready for the perfect Christmas read?! Susie May and I have been IRL friends for a while, and she’s the best. If you haven’t picked up the Christiansen Family books, you should! A series about a family trying to figure out how faith meets real life, set on the north shore of Minnesota…. [Continue Reading]
Writer’s Desk with Gillian Bronte Adams
We are returning again to young adult fantasy, and with good reason! Gillian Bronte Adams is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to fantasy reads. Her newest novel, Of Fire and Ash, book one of The Fireborn Epic, will have you flying through the pages. I mean … check out the first… [Continue Reading]
Writer’s Desk with Cathy McCrumb
I am so excited about Cathy McCrumb‘s amazing debut, Recorder (which was just released earlier this month). Which — get this — she thumb typed the entire thing on a Kindle! Cathy is amazing and I just love the start of her Children of the Consortium series. I know you will too! Make sure you… [Continue Reading]
Writer’s Desk with Lindsay A. Franklin
This summer while I was at Realm Makers, I mentioned that I wanted to interview all the award-winning authors from this year’s Realm Awards. I’m currently listening to The Story Raider, the second book in Lindsay A. Franklin’s Story Weaver Trilogy — which won this summer for best audiobook. All my adult kids, along with… [Continue Reading]
Writer’s Desk with Carmen Schober
I am so excited to have Carmen Schober and her exciting debut After She Falls featured on this week’s writer’s desk. Make sure you stick around to the end to see how you can enter to win a copy of After She Falls! Writer’s Desk with Carmen Schober Carmen Schober, author of After She Falls,… [Continue Reading]
Writer’s Desk with Christina Suzann Nelson
I am so excited to have Christy Award-Winning author Christina Suzann Nelson and her book, The Way it Should Be featured on this week’s writer’s desk. Many people have asked me if I’m ever going to write a novel about kids in foster care. I haven’t given it much thought because personally, this topic isn’t just… [Continue Reading]
Writer’s Desk with Steve Rzasa
I am so excited to have Steve Rzasa and his book, Mercury on Guard featured on this week’s writer’s desk. Writer’s Desk with Steve Rzasa Steve Rzasa would be perfectly happy warping around the galaxy when he’s not writing. He’s the author of many novels of science-fiction and fantasy, gobs of short stories, and when… [Continue Reading]