• September Brings So Much Suspense

    Have you been following along with me at the Suspense Sisters? If not, I invite you to join! We’ve had a packed lineup of inspirational suspense the last few weeks, and we have some exciting ones coming this month. Today, Suspense Sister Nancy Mehl interviews the fabulous Tosca Lee about her best-selling novel, Demon. You won’t want to miss this interview, which includes several giveaway opportunities for Demon and Tosca’s book Havah: A Story of Eve. Join the conversation and enter the giveaway here. Next week, I’m interviewing DiAnn Mills about her new release, Lethal Standoff. To meet DiAnn is to love her, and I always enjoy her unique story…

  • Christmas in July Giveaway Share

    Whew, this Florida heat makes me long for a flavor of Christmas! Is the weather toasty where you live? One of my favorite giveaways each year is the Christmas in July one, giving us an excuse to savor snowy covers and sweet stories that revolve around Christmastime. I’ve included Take My Hand (Kindle copy) in this giveaway through Celebrate Lit. Although the story’s snowy suspense happens shortly after Christmas, you’ll get to shiver along with the characters as they race to solve Kaley’s client’s murder and try to stay a step ahead of danger themselves. The grand prize is a gift box filled with over 25 books (paperback or e-book), swag, and a…

  • A Father’s Day Gift and Giveaway

    What are you getting the dad(s) in your life this Father’s Day? As we know, every dad is different. Some crave their favorite dinner (or dessert), while others would most enjoy a weekend getaway or a surprise gift from their Amazon wish list. However we choose to express our love and appreciation this Father’s Day, we will probably accompany our expressions with the words, “I love you, Dad.” Those words sum up the title and heart of Blythe Daniel’s latest book, which she co-authored with her son William and her mom Helen McIntosh. Today, I’m excited to share this book with you and give away one copy. Keep reading to…

  • Ahoti: Book Review and Giveaway

    Anything you read by Eva Marie Everson is sure to leave a lasting impression, and Ahoti: A Story of Tamar, which she co-authored with Miriam Feinberg Vamosh, is no different. When I first heard about this project, I was intrigued and excited. Like many of you, I am familiar with the tragic story of Tamar in the Bible: violated by her half-brother and said to live desolate in her brother’s house afterward. However, the historical research done by this author duo paint an alternate ending. Through biblical fiction, they weave a story of hope and redemption for this biblical heroine. I loved the ending to this story, which is where…

  • A Garden of Books Multi-Author Giveaway

    Hello, Readers! Nothing is prettier than a garden of flowers . . . except maybe a garden of books! Who doesn’t love row after row of books on a shelf? With this in mind, I have partnered with Celebrate Lit for a giveaway just for you to build up your own “garden” of books! Here is your chance to win over 45 books, including my latest novel, Hold Your Breath, or a $500 Amazon gift card to buy a ton of books for yourself in Celebrate Lit’s Garden of Books giveaway. Click here to enter: https://promosimple.com/ps/2a1d3/2024-a-garden-of-books The giveaway is going on now through May 19. Happy “gardening” of the bookish kind! Kristen

  • Mountain Brook Ink Spring Book Giveaway

    If you enjoy reading various genres of fiction and non-fiction, you’ll want to enter this giveaway! You’ll have at least seventeen (17) chances to win a free book or audio from one of my fellow Mountain Brook Ink authors and me. Plus, most of us will give a FREE BOOK TO EACH PERSON who subscribes to our newsletter. There will be at least seventeen winners randomly selected by King Sumo. First winner will get first choice among the prizes. Other winners will be offered choices among the remaining prizes. You can increase your odds of winning by sharing the contest link and graphic on social media and by signing up…

  • Author Chat with Carrie Walker on her Debut Novel, Emma’s Hero

    Carrie Walker is a fellow author with Mountain Brook Ink publishing, and I have so much enjoyed getting to know her over the last few months as she prepared to launch her debut novel. Well, the wait is finally over, and Emma’s Hero is now available. I hope you enjoy this interview with Carrie and check out this sweet and inspiring story. Q: When did you first realize that you wanted to be a writer? I’ve always loved reading and kinda had that “maybe I’ll write a book someday” in the back of my mind, but I never felt the call to write until the seed of this story was…

  • Raising Kids to Follow Christ: Book Review & Giveaway

    As the mom of a toddler, this title immediately caught my eye. Daily, I pray that my young son will come to know the Lord from a young age and walk with Him all the days of his life. This decision will be completely his, but how can I model for him why following Jesus makes all the difference in the world? This is the type of question the author of this book seeks to answer. My Thoughts on Raising Kids to Follow Christ Lee Ann Manini grabbed my attention from the start with this visual: Imagine being in heaven looking for your kids and not finding them there. What…

  • We Love Our Readers Multi-Author Giveaway

    Hello, Readers! Valentine’s Day is almost here, and I wanted to take a moment to tell all my readers how grateful I am for your love and support. In light of this, I have partnered with Celebrate Lit for a giveaway just for you. Here is your chance to win 45 books, including a Kindle copy of Hold Your Breath, or a $500 Amazon card to buy a ton of books for yourself in Celebrate Lit’s We Love Our Readers Giveaway. Click here to enter: https://promosimple.com/ps/28cdb/2024-we-love-our-readers-multi-author The giveaway is going on now through February 18. Happy reading! Kristen

  • Author Chat with Julie Lavender on Her Book, Strength for All Seasons

    Life has more than the four seasons we use to mark the passage of time. As the mom of a young toddler, I feel as though I have already experienced so many new seasons: from fresh baby snuggles to actually playing outside with my boy and watching the wonder on his face as he discovers new experiences. All those milestones–from sitting to crawling to babbling to walking to attempting to talk–are just the tip of the iceberg of the seasons motherhood presents. As I’m learning, each one brings its joys and its challenges. My friend and gifted author Julie Lavender wrote a book to encourage women in all seasons of…