• A Mother’s Day Gift You’ll Love to Give: I Love You, Mom by Blythe Daniel and Helen McIntosh

    The day my sweet baby boy says, “Mama” for the first time, I’m probably going to form a puddle of joyful tears. For now, I’ll settle for his happy vocalizing. Words have power, don’t they? Yet we often take for granted how precious they are. The simple words, “I love you,” can make such an impact. That’s why I think today’s featured book is one you will love to give this Mother’s Day. Last year, I introduced you to Blythe Daniel’s and Helen McIntosh’s book called I Love You, Mom. This year, I’m so happy to be sharing it with you again in time for Mother’s Day. This mother-daughter duo…

  • Do The Thing: Book Review & Giveaway

    I’ve been following Rebecca George on Instagram for some time and waiting for her book Do The Thing to finally become available. As those of us in the publishing world know, book publishing is a multi-year journey, but I am so excited for her message to now be in readers’ hands. My Thoughts on Do The Thing As a new mom, my time is short and energy is limited, but I craved finding moments to dive into this gem. Rebecca’s message is for us “go-getters” whose dreams and goals excite us–but also sometimes steal our sleep and peace. Her message on fighting comparison especially hit home, as the writing industry…

  • Hop into Spring Multi-Author Giveaway

    Are you gearing up for spring? I am, and I’m excited to feel the warmer weather. With that in mind,  I have partnered with Celebrate Lit for a giveaway just for you to build up that spring TBR pile. Here’s your chance to win 40 books, including a Kindle copy of my young adult dystopian novel, The Revisionary, or a $500 Amazon card to buy a ton of books for yourself in Celebrate Lit’s Hop into Spring Giveaway. Click here to enter: https://promosimple.com/ps/2430f/2023-hop-into-spring The giveaway is going on now through March 18. Happy reading! ~ Kristen

  • Author Chat with Shannon Cook on Her Debut Children’s Book, I Made the Earth

    As a new mom, I appreciate quality children’s books. My favorites are ones that rhyme (because my baby boy loves the repeated sounds), have creative illustrations that capture his attention, have an actual storyline I can appreciate, and teach a lesson. Shannon’s new children’s book, I Made the Earth, does all the above. I have so much enjoyed getting to know Shannon at the Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writer’s Conference over the years, and it is my absolute pleasure to introduce you to her today. Enjoy this author chat with Shannon! Q: What made you want to write a children’s book about Earth Day from a biblical perspective? In our…

  • Book Review: For the Weary Life Traveler by Christine F. Perry

    Traveling is something my husband and I love to do, and we’re excited to introduce our baby boy to our favorite places as he grows up. However, not all travel is smooth-sailing, and sometimes, plans gone wrong can leave us feeling weary. When I read Christine F. Perry’s title for her latest release, it immediately resonated with me due to my own passion for travel and ensuing misadventures … like the time in Sicily where our rental car died at five in the morning, the back-up train never showed up, and then my debit card wouldn’t work for the taxi driver. Praise God my friend and I both made our…

  • Happy New Year, Reader, Multi-Author Giveaway

    Happy New Year, Readers! To kick off 2023, I wanted to do something special to get your year started, so I have teamed up with Celebrate Lit to do a huge giveaway. Here is your chance to win over 45 books, including a Kindle copy of Take My Hand, or a $500 Amazon card to buy a ton of books for yourself in Celebrate Lit’s Happy New Year, Readers, Giveaway. Click here to enter: https://promosimple.com/ps/24309/2023-happy-new-year-readers-updated The event and giveaway are going on now through January 15. Here’s to a year full of excellent books! ~ Kristen

  • Merry Christmas Readers Multi-Author Giveaway

    Merry Christmas, Readers! This Christmas I wanted to do something special to show you how much I appreciate all your love and support throughout the year, so I teamed up with Celebrate Lit to do a huge giveaway. Here is your chance to win over 50 books or a $500 Amazon card to buy a ton of books for yourself in Celebrate Lit’s Merry Christmas Readers Giveaway. Included is a Kindle copy of my latest release, Take My Hand. Click here to enter: https://promosimple.com/ps/2266d/2022-merry-christmas-readers-multi-author The event and giveaway is going on now through December 17. Merry Christmas! ~ Kristen

  • Happy Release Day to Take My Hand!

    Hello, World! Release day for Take My Hand is finally here! Thank you to everyone who has been cheering on this book, and I hope you can dive in to Kaley and Reef’s story this Christmas season. It’s available in both paperback and Kindle versions, and in a few months, it should also be available in audio format. (I’ll keep you updated when my publisher provides more details.) Grab your copy here or through your preferred bookseller. How do I feel? I could use a winter’s hibernation from the flurry of blog post writing, final release details, and of course, my baby and his unpredictable naps. Instead, I’m going to…

  • You’re Joking Me: Book Review & Giveaway

    There are two types of people in the world: Those of us who dearly love a cheesy Dad joke and those who mock those of us who love them so much. I hope you’re joining me in the first category, because do I have a book for you! You’re Joking Me is a book of clean jokes by a kid for kids (and the young at heart). Author William Daniel is a middle-schooler who enjoys making people laugh, and this book is guaranteed to make you grin. So Much to Love about You’re Joking Me It’s easy to read and full of jokes that you’ll enjoy sharing around the family…

  • Book Trailer for Take My Hand

    Can you believe we have less than one month until Take My Hand releases? To celebrate, I’m sharing the book trailer today. I’d love for you to share it with a friend or on your favorite social media sites. If you haven’t pre-ordered your copy of Take My Hand (Kindle or paperback), what are you waiting for? You can reserve your copy on Amazon. Until then, enjoy the trailer! ~ Kristen