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Winners Announced!
I hope y'all had as much fun as I did with this giveaway! Huge thanks to everyone who participated. You can check out the designs on social media by searching #RMWhaircontest. Winners The winner of the hair designs (selected by Random.org from all entries...
Spring Break!
As my family busily celebrates Holy Week and Resurrection Day, I'm going to be taking a couple days off blogging. That will only affect today and Monday, and you'll see me back here on Wednesday with a Remember When. I hope you all enjoy your Resurrection Day...
A Book Launch & Giveaways ~ A Heart’s Revolution
It is SUCH an exciting day! And I will tell you why...Aren't you glad??? TODAY marks the OFFICIAL launch of A Heart's Revolution (previously published as Love Finds You in Annapolis, Maryland)! YAY! To celebrate I have some fun in store for you. But...
Book Cover Design ~ A Heart’s Revolution
Tomorrow is a special day. Tomorrow is the day when I do my very first re-release of one of my novels, with a brand new cover and title. Tomorrow is the day when Love Finds You in Annapolis, Maryland officially goes back into the world as A Heart's Revolution. When...
Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #4
Welcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! If you’ve just discovered the hunt, be sure to start at Stop #1, and collect the clues through all 30 stops, in order, so you can enter to win one of our top 5 grand prizes! • The hunt BEGINS on 3/1 at noon MST with...
Clearance Sale!
(Note: Not my actual house LOL) Okay, so y'all should see my house. Pretty much every spare wall is lined with book shelves (shocker, right?), including my bedroom. Now, while the living room holds all my reading books, the bedroom is where I store my author copies....
Cover Reveal ~ An Hour Unspent + GIVEAWAY!
Today is a very special day! Not JUST because it is Valentine's Day...Although that is a pretty grand reason to celebrate. Today, we are celebrating the cover reveal for An Hour Unspent, book 3 in my Shadows Over England series. I am so grateful to the entire team at...
Thoughtful About…Sales!
Yup! That's right! I am excited to start offering sales on my books in my personal bookstore. (You can find this on my website HERE.) The Lost Heiress is currently FREE for Kindle on Amazon. So I thought I would give you the opportunity to get the next book in the...
Cover Design ~ Love in Three Quarter Time
Time for another peek behind the cover design process! This time, I'm featuring one that won't be all that involved. As designs go, it was pretty simple. Which is why I'm featuring it today, as I'm short on time. 😉 Rachel McMillan is best known for her historicals,...
The Lost Heiress is FREE!
Well here's some exciting news! For the first time in history, one of my full-length novels is available for FREE! The Lost Heiress e-book can be downloaded at no cost from any of your favorite retailers that carry it. This deal will last through January and February,...
Willa’s Song Giveaway
J a n u a r y 2 - J a n u a r y 1 6 It's release day for A Song Unheard! And we all know what that means around here. Time for a giveaway! I had fun pondering what gifts to offer with this one, and I hope you guys enjoy what I...
Remember When ~ A Song Unheard Book Trailer!
We're only a few weeks from the official release of A Song Unheard. My copies have arrived, and orders of signed copies from my store are in the mail. And so, it seemed like the perfect time to share the book trailer! (If for any reason it doesn't work for you here,...
Book Club Chat via Skype!
Book clubs = fun. At least I think so. 😉 So I'm being a bit experimental with my Facebook Live program and seeing how it goes to run an online book club discussion there as a video! Now, there's a bit of lag between writing of comments and appearance of comments in...
The BFF Holiday Giveaway!
Writing can be a solitary endeavor--and books arguably have one central character. But whether in life or in story, friends are SO important! My best friend is also a writer, so when she came to me with the idea for a best-friend-themed giveaway, I met the suggestion...
Thanksgiving Books and Blessings!
I intended to have a thoughtful post today, but with two deadlines within five days, let's just say time for other things has gotten away from me, LOL. But I did want to pop on here long enough to invite you to come chat with me today at a Facebook party! I'm part of...
Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #3
First, I'd like to say that this is my 1500th blog post! How cool that such a landmark falls on such a fun event! And now, on with the show... Welcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! If you’ve just discovered the hunt, be sure to start at Stop #1, and collect...
Scavenger Hunt Begins Tomorrow!
Just a quick announcement to let you know that tomorrow at noon mountain time, another Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt will be coming! The post will appear on everyone's blogs tonight as we check for bugs, but it starts tomorrow. You'll have all weekend to...
News!
I announced this Monday via Facebook Live, but in case you didn't see it there, I'll share here too! Lots of exciting news in my world. =) I've signed two new contracts that will be keeping me quite busy. First of all, another series with Bethany House! This one is...
Faith from Fiction
I'm happy to announce, if you haven't seen it yet, that I've participated in a collection of devotionals that bring out the faith messages in our fiction. Each of the 10 bestselling authors in this little e-book have chosen two of their stories and begin their...
Cover Design ~ String of Pearls by Melody Carlson
It's been a while since I've gone behind the design of a book cover...and since someone asked me about it last week, I figure it's time for another example. But what cover should I feature?? Always a question--and since I can't always release a cover publicly when I...
Imprint Name Contest!
I announced a while ago that WhiteFire Publishing is launching a line for the under 18 crowd. Well, we're considering having an imprint name for these books--picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and young adult. So the challenge, if you choose to accept it:...
Celebrate Fall with Historical Fiction!
Quick post today to tell you all to check out an amazing giveaway hosted on Suzanne Woods Fisher's blog, celebrating historical fiction. She has 10 authors on for 10 days! I'll be up on Friday. In the meantime, be sure to check out these other awesome authors! Hop on...
Back to School Sale!
With this being our first week of homeschool--and the third book in the Shadows Over England Series being due next week--I know I've been neglecting things here on the old blog. But I've been cooking up a treat, anyway! (No, not brownies. Okay, so we made brownies...
Booksters Cast Their Votes on Covers…
Are you a member of the Band of Booksters yet? If so, you get to vote today on new cover choices. If not . . . sign up here, request to be added to our Facebook group so you can chat with this amazing team of book lovers. THEN cast your vote. 😉 Today's survey is...
Call for Submissions (WhiteFire Publishing)
I'm coming at you today in my role as editor for WhiteFire Publishing with a fun announcement! WFP is planning to launch its young reader line, and we need submissions! We're currently seeking: Children's Picture Books (text or with illustrations) Illustrators Middle...
Winner of the Hoard!
It's July 31, which means my month-long giveaway to celebrate the release of A Name Unknown has drawn to an official close. Which means we've got an official winner, of course! Big congratulations go out to . . . Linda Hanberry! Linda, I'm sending you an email with...
Call for Reviewers – WhiteFire Publishing
WhiteFire Publishing is launching a reviewer program! We'll be welcoming new reviewers to the fold with a chance to receive some of our backlist, and then announcements of new books will go out to those who have signed up, to give them the chance to review new titles....
Announcing the Band of Booksters
I'm super excited to announce a new program that WhiteFire Publishing is launching. My hubby and I have been chatting about this for a while, and I think it'll be a great way to let readers have a say in the publication process. So if you're a Super Reader -- if you...
Book Lover’s Hoard Giveaway
I'm so excited about the release of A Name Unknown that I'm throwing a giveaway full of items that fit right in with the library and book themes in the story! This is a hoard to make every book lover's heart go pitter-patter. This giveaway includes: A fun library card...
Release Day ~ A Name Unknown
It's my book's birthday! Just wanted to pop onto the blog real quick to say "Welcome to the world, A Name Unknown!" She's Out to Steal His Name. Will He Steal Her Heart Instead? Rosemary Gresham has no family beyond the band of former urchins that helped her survive...
The Reluctant Duchess Audio Book!
After a very long wait, I'm thrilled to announce that The Reluctant Duchess is finally available in audio format! I've had SO MANY inquiries about this from fans who prefer audio books and were confused by the fact that books 1 and 3 of the Ladies of the Manor were...
WhiteFire Scavenger Hunt ~ Stop #1
Welcome to the WhiteFire Publishing Scavenger Hunt! This is the first stop, so begin here and collect all the clues in order by visiting each consecutive stop. Once you have them all, you’ll have uncovered a secret message. Turn that in at the final stop for a chance...
Cover Reveal ~ A Song Unheard
It's always so exciting to get to share a new cover with you!! And I recently received the art for A Song Unheard, so here we go! First, a bit of background. Where book 1 in the series features a library and books [insert blissful sigh here], my hero and heroine in A...
Real Quick…
Popping onto the blog real quick this morning for a few things, then I'm getting to work writing. 😉 First, don't forget that tonight I'm going to be LIVE on Facebook, chatting about Love Finds You in Annapolis, Maryland! I'll start promptly at 7 p.m. EDT and look...
2nd Annual British Blooms and Books Giveaway!
Hello, gentle reader, and welcome to the second annual British Blooms and Books giveaway! This week, we’d like to celebrate the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show. After enjoying this post, please visit each of the other five authors’ blogs (links...
Remember When . . . Rosemary and Peter Arrived!
It's always an exciting day when the first copy of a book arrives in the mail. For A Name Unknown, that day came over a week ago--a shocking two months before release. Not only did it make my day, it was a complete surprise. Some things are always just a bit different...
Launch Team Sign-Up Form!
Here it is! If you're interested in becoming an influencer for A name Unknown, please fill out the form below for a paperback (US addresses only). If you'd rather have a digital or have a non-US mailing address, please use this form instead. As a reminder, this form...
Launch Team Sign-Up Coming Tomorrow!!
It's that time again--time to collect influencers for A Name Unknown! What's an influencer? It's someone who agrees to help spread the word about my book through: * Reviews (copies are sent out to my team) * Word of mouth * Posts on social media (memes with quotes,...
On the Retreat and Next Week’s Live Chat!
First of all, thanks to everyone who commented or contacted me last week in regards to the question of "What book should I talk about in my next Facebook Live chat?" The majority of those who replied requested that our next stop be my biblical fiction, so I'll go...
Retreat and SALE!
In 24 hours' time, I'll be en route to Kansas City for my annual writing retreat with my best friend/critique partner, the awesome Stephanie Morrill. Which means I have approximately two thousand four hundred twelve things to accomplish in the next 24 hours. So...
Sale and stuff!
First of all, I wanted to let everyone know that The Lost Heiress e-book is on sale from all major retailers! The sale will only run from April 6th through 8th, so if you haven't picked this up yet and want to, now's your chance! You can find links to all the major...
What Day Is It? And for the love of BOOKS!
Okay, getting home from a 2-day field trip to Colonial Williamsburg on a Monday evening has totally thrown off my week's schedule. (It's only Tuesday right? What? Wednesday?? No, that can't be right...) I'm doing my best to get back into the correct swing, but it's...
The Lost Girl of Astor Street Hunt: Clue #25
Welcome to the Lost Girl of Astor Street Scavenger Hunt! New to the hunt? Clue 1: Stephanie MorrillClue 2: Some Books AreClue 3: Gabriella SladeClue 4: Page by Page, Book by BookClue 5: Pens and ScrollsClue 6: Singing Librarian BooksClue 7: Heather...
New Look, New Store, Free Gift!
Apparently I totally forgot to blog on Thursday--but for good reason. I was finishing the set-up of my new online store, from which you can purchase signed copies of my books! I've been wanting to set this up for months but kept shying away from the time...
Announcing the Stocking Full of Wonder Giveaway
To celebrate the release of Giver of Wonders ~ and the season of giving and sacrifice and love that it celebrates through our Lord and Savior ~ I'm giving away a stocking full of special treats! What will it contain? Well, that's a secret. But I'll tell you that a...
Huge Multi-Author Giveaway!
Wanted to share some fun, and a chance to win some A-MAZING books. I've teamed up with 55 other authors this month to bring you a pretty fantabulous giveaway featuring inspirational historical fiction. You have the chance to enter to win all of the books PLUS a...
Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #4
Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #4 Welcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! If you’ve just discovered the hunt, be sure to start at Stop #1, and collect the clues through all 31 stops, in order, so you can enter to win one of our top 3 grand prizes! •...
Giver of Wonders ~ Release Day!
It's November 1st! That means that at long last, my first Christmas novel is LIVE! I intended to have this ready to go last year, but, um . . . I didn't. 😉 Given that the book was only half written last November, I instead took the holiday season to finish it up and...
Cover Reveal! ~ A Name Unknown ~
There's something about seeing the cover for the first book in a new series. Maybe it's because it's a whole new style, a whole new look that you know will carry out through the subsequent books. Maybe it's because there are new themes, new characters. Or maybe it's...
The Manor House Giveaway!
I know, I know. I usually have my big book-release giveaway right when the book releases. But I was kinda traveling. And then had to make sure it was going during Bethany House's next newsletter. So you know--this was the first I could get it up and going. 😉 But...