• The Divine Adventure: Giveaway and Book Review

    Rebecca Friedlander had me at her title. I love the idea of our relationship with God being a divine adventure. In her book, she outlines twelve spiritual practices to strengthen and enrich our walk with God. In order, they are: Say yes (to God’s grace) The quiet place Search the Scriptures Community Forgiveness Pilgrimage Obedience Meekness Sacred rest Giving Fasting Worship While many of the principles were familiar to me, some were new, or Friedlander challenged me to think about them in a way I hadn’t considered before. Through the pages, she is open with her own experiences and empathetic toward others while offering practical steps to grow in each…

  • Author Chat with Donna Mumma on Her Debut Novel, Fresh Scars

    Donna Mumma is a fellow Floridian and writer whom I’ve had the pleasure of connecting with over the years through the Florida Christian Writer’s Conference. When I learned her debut novel was releasing, I wanted to learn more about this southern fiction story advance readers are raving about. Please join me in welcoming Donna to the blog as she shares about Fresh Scars. Q: Welcome, Donna! What is one random fact about yourself that not many people know? I love a good monster movie, especially those really great old B-movies that were made in black and white. I like modern monster flicks as well, but only if they are long…

  • Author Chat with Jerusha Agen on her New Release, Rising Danger

    Happy release day to my friend and gifted author, Jerusha Agen! She is a repeat guest on our blog, and today, she shares about her new romantic suspense novel, Rising Danger. I had the privilege of being an advance reader and would encourage fans of the genre or anyone who loves furry heroes to check out this book. Now, please join me in welcoming her back to the blog for today’s interview. Q: What is one random fact about yourself that not many people know? I can recite the first eighteen lines of Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales in Middle English. I had to do this for a college class, but…

  • Light in the Dark: Inspirational Suspense & Thriller Multi-Book Giveaway

    It’s giveaway time again! I’m excited for this lineup of inspirational suspense and thriller titles, which includes my own young adult dystopian novel, The Revisionary. Plus, included in the lineup are authors like Marji Laine, who was just on the blog as our guest last week, and one of my favorite romantic suspense authors, Robin Patchen. Together, the group of authors is giving away a huge collection of 45+ Inspirational Mysteries & Thrillers to two winners! Plus, the Grand Prize winner gets a new eReader. The contest runs through May 5. Enter the giveaway by clicking here 👉bit.ly/InspyMysteries-Apr21 Happy reading! ~ Kristen

  • Author Chat with Marji Laine on Writing, Publishing, and Choosing Joy

    This author chat has been years in the making. Back in the fall of 2016, I signed with Marji Laine’s publishing house, Write Integrity Press, for my three-book Rogues trilogy. Just last month, she and I worked together to release updated covers in honor of The Revisionary turning four years old this year. Today, I’m honored for you to meet this gifted lady. She is not only a publisher and author advocate, but she is also a multi-published author and creative herself. Please join me in welcoming Marji Laine to the blog today as she shares about her publishing story and invites you to enjoy one of her novellas for…

  • New Romantic Suspense Series with Mountain Brook Ink

    Keeping good news to myself hasn’t been easy, but today, I can officially share this book announcement with you. With the help of my agent, Stephanie Alton of The Blythe Daniel Agency, I’ve signed with Mountain Brook Ink for a new Romantic Suspense series. The first book in the series, Take My Hand, is scheduled to release December 2022 with the sequel to follow a year later in 2023. This announcement doesn’t mean I won’t write young adult fiction any more. I actually have a few projects for my teenage friends in the works, which I hope to share in God’s time. That said, I am thrilled to branch into…

  • Author Chat with Eva Marie Everson on Dust, Her New Southern Fiction Novel

    Today, I’m honored for you to meet Eva Marie Everson, a gifted author, mentor, and friend of mine. Among the many hats she wears in the writing industry, Eva is the conference director for the Florida Christian Writer’s Conference, which was the first conference I attended in 2013. She was so welcoming to me at that time, and since then, I’ve been privileged to be part of her Word Weavers organization and also sit under her teaching at conferences. If you haven’t read her books, this one is a great place to start. Please join me in welcoming Eva Maria Everson to the blog today where she shares about her…

  • New Look. Timeless Adventure. Welcome to the Rogues’ Relaunch!

    Thank you for celebrating the Rogues trilogy relaunch with me! This year marks the fourth anniversary of the The Revisionary releasing, and my publisher and I are thrilled to share this new look with you. Plus, this weekend, the entire trilogy is on sale on Kindle. The Revisionary is only $.99, and the other two books are discounted. For those of you who have read and enjoyed this saga, would you consider sharing this post or one of my related posts on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter? The best way to help others find books they might enjoy is through word of mouth. If you’re new here and wanting to learn…

  • The Rogues Trilogy Relaunch, Coming Soon!

    Hey, friends! I’ve got some exciting news. This year marks the four-year anniversary of The Revisionary releasing, and to celebrate, my publisher is relaunching the entire Rogues trilogy with a new look! On March 19, we’ll be announcing this official update on social media, so please mark your calendars! Whether you’ve been part of this trilogy since day one or are new to the story, I’d love for you to be part of the celebration. Participating is simple: just fill out this short form, and later next week, I’ll email you all the information and even some predesigned memes you can share with your friends.  Synopsis Here’s a quick recap about…

  • Author Chat with Julie Lavender on Her Book, 365 Ways to Love Your Child

    When we think of love, our minds typically run toward romantic love, especially around Valentine’s Day. While I will forever champion the sacred, intimate love between a husband and wife, I am also so grateful for the other types of love that enrich my life. Married or single, we can all choose to experience God’s love for us as our Savior, Lord, and Father. We all also have parents, and many of you are parents yourselves. The parent-child relationship is an incredible opportunity to express love. That’s why today, I am so excited and honored to introduce you to my friend Julie Lavender who shares about her new book 365…