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Author Chat with Mark Wainwright & Giveaway for Middle-Grade Readers
Just because school is in session doesn’t mean our students shouldn’t read anything but textbooks. As a teacher, I believe that providing young adults with exemplary extra-curricular reading sets them up for success as life-long learners. For my friends with middle-grade readers, this post is for you! I’m grateful to know author Mark Wainwright and be able to recommend his new book, Trapped in a Hot Air Balloon. Keep reading to learn more about Mark, why the young readers in your home might love this story, and how to enter to win a copy. Would you share what inspired you to write this story or how this project began? My…
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Author Chat with DiAnn Mills on her New Release, Trace of Doubt
Today’s guest is not only an award-winning novelist several times over, but she is also a godly mentor who has invested in writers (including me) at conferences. It is my absolute pleasure to introduce DiAnn Mills, who joins us today to share about her new romantic suspense novel, Trace of Doubt. Q: I’m so excited to talk about your new novel Trace of Doubt. Would you share what inspired you to write this story or how this story began? The idea of sacrificial love intrigued me. How high or low would a person venture to protect someone they loved? The what-if nestled in my heart and mind. Add suspense and…
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Author Chat with Morgan L. Busse on Her New Steampunk Adventure, Secrets in the Mist
I am thrilled to welcome Morgan L. Busse back to the blog! She is one of my favorite speculative fiction authors, so the minute I saw an advance reader opportunity for her next release, I applied. This story is a hold-on-and-don’t-let-go adventure, and I’m craving the sequel. Read on to learn more about Morgan and her new steampunk novel, Secrets in the Mist. Q: What is one random fact about yourself that not many people know? All right, this is really random and somewhat strange: I don’t like food touching my lips when I eat. Seriously. I try to open my mouth big enough so I can take a bite…
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How to Run with God’s Plan for Your Life
I’m honored to be Tina Yeager’s guest on her Flourish-Meant podcast in an episode we called “Running with God’s Plan.” During our conversation, I share my tangible running journey that serves as an analogy for the personal and spiritual challenge to trust God’s plan when we may not understand it. Some highlights from our discussion include: A challenge to give God our loyalty and trust regardless of life’s struggles A reminder that God’s way is always better but not always easy The importance of going into the opportunities God presents to us with open hands Strategies for dealing with disappointments and readjusting our expectations A healthy perspective for approaching both…
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Author Chat with Christine F. Perry on Her Allegory, How I Met Peace
I first met Christine F. Perry at the Florida Christian Writer’s Conference (FCWC) several years ago, and we’ve stayed in touch. What a joy it is to celebrate her upcoming release (coming this August)! Please join me in welcoming Christine to the blog today as she shares about her allegory, How I Met Peace. Q: Your premise for How I Met Peace reminds me a little of Pilgrim’s Progress. Are there any parallels between the two? I had not thought of this story in light of Pilgrim’s Progress although that is one of the most well-known allegories. Having said that, I do believe that there are parallels. One being that…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Author Chat with LC Helms on Finding Her Way Home through Writing
I’m so pleased to introduce you to our first featured writer of 2021 who is both my friend and one of my writing critique partners. LC Helms truly has a gift for writing with a literary style that has moved me to tears more than once. Please join me in welcoming her to the blog today and enjoy our author chat. Q: I love your writing journey and think it will encourage readers. Would you share how you started writing, how “life happened,” and where you are today? I have always loved reading, and my writing experiences began when I was around twelve. I spent hours in the public library…
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Author Chat with Sarah Rexford on her Publishing Journey and Passion for Helping Other Writers
One of the greatest privileges of being an author is connecting with other likeminded writers and learning from their journeys. Today, please join me in welcoming Sarah Rexford to the blog! Her agent is currently pitching her projects to publishers, and in the meantime, she’s investing in others who likewise feel called to write. Q: What do you hope readers will one day take away from your books? A lot of people want to feel heard because then they feel seen. I try to write characters that have their specific purpose in the story and move the plot forward, but also face personal questions that show their humanity. At some…
