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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…
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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…
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Author Chat with Sarah Hamaker on her New Novella in the Collection, Holiday Menace
Recently, I had the privilege of chatting with Sarah Hamaker on her podcast, The Romantic Side of Suspense, and our conversation left me feeling as though we were friends and not just acquaintances. She is a gifted, award-winning author whose Christian romantic suspense should absolutely be on your bookshelf. Please join me in welcoming her to the blog today as she shares about her new Christmas novella, Christmas Cold Case, in the collection, Holiday Menace. For the record, Christmas is only twelve weeks away, and it’s never too early for Christmas novellas, in my opinion. Q: When did you first realize that you wanted to be a writer? When I…
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Author Chat with Angela Ruth Strong on her New Release, Hero Debut
I’m so excited to resume the author chat series with an interview with Christian romance author Angela Ruth Strong. Her writing voice is clear, sincere, and contagiously entertaining, and although I haven’t had the privilege of meeting her in person, I have a feeling it is a natural reflection of her personality. Please join me in welcoming Angela to the blog today. Q: When did you first realize that you wanted to be a writer? In 4th grade we had to write tall tales. One of the kids in my carpool read mine aloud and everyone laughed on the ride home. So I wrote another one for the next ride…
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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…
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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…
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Author Chat with Eva Marie Everson on Her New Release, The Third Path
In 2020, I had the privilege of being part of Eva Marie Everson’s Labyrinth class at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writer’s Conference. In the class, she presented us with questions that God posed to characters in the Bible and challenged us to answer them ourselves. It was an incredibly rich class that I will never forget, and I’ve been waiting since then for her book on this topic to release. Two years later, The Third Path is in print, and it is a gem. I’m only part way through, mostly because my newborn likes to skip naps and I have new-mom exhaustion, but I look forward to savoring it…
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Author Chat with Shannon Redmon on her New Release, Secrets Left Behind
Our guest author this month is one of my new favorite writers, and I just had the pleasure of meeting her at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writer’s Conference. She is a fellow romantic suspense author, and her latest book, Secrets Left Behind, released a few weeks ago. Please join me in welcoming Shannon Redmon to the blog. Q: When did you first realize that you wanted to be a writer? Shannon: I’ve always written in some form or fashion, whether it was journaling, writing middle school break-up letters for my friends, or half-finished love stories. However, in 2015, my sweet husband said to me, “Why don’t you finish one…
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Author Chat with Hannah C. Hall on Her New Devotional, Thirsty
It’s barely spring in Florida, but already, our temperatures are climbing upwards of eighty and even ninety degrees some days. I’ve started craving ice pops and ice cream (even more than usual). Heat makes us thirsty for refreshment, doesn’t it? Regardless of the season, we should always be thirsty for time in God’s Word, which is exactly what Hannah C. Hall’s new devotional, Thirsty, encourages. Today, I hope you enjoy meeting Hannah and learning more about her heart for this book, which released April 5. Q: Your children’s books are best-sellers and some of my favorites to gift at baby showers. What prompted you to write a devotional for women?…
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Author Chat with Darlene L. Turner on her New Release, Safe House Exposed
My reader friends, you are in for a treat. Darlene L. Turner is a fellow romantic suspense author with a new release! I am counting down the days until the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference where I will have the opportunity to meet her in person, but for now, I’m thrilled for her to share a little about herself and her new book, Safe House Exposed. When did you first realize that you wanted to be a writer? Darlene: Shortly after I picked up my first Nancy Drew book! My love of mystery and writing started then and I began writing my own version – the “Mindy Dobson” series.…
