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Book Trailer for Hold Your Breath
In less than one month, Hold Your Breath releases. If you want a glimpse of what the story is all about, enjoy this book trailer. I am so excited for the advance feedback I’m receiving about the second book in my Crossroads Suspense series. Here’s what some reviewers are saying so far: “If you enjoy books by Lynette Eason and Colleen Coble, you will love this book!” BookBub reviewer “I almost felt like I was holding my breath at times; the suspense kept intensifying.” BookBub reviewer “This is a ‘can’t-put-it-down’ kind of book!” – BookBub reviewer BookBub reviewer Have you preordered your copy yet? Hold Your Breath is available in…
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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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Join the Cover Reveal for Hold Your Breath
Can you believe we are less than a month to the cover reveal for Hold Your Breath, the second book in my Crossroads Suspense series? As a mama of a pre-toddler who is becoming increasingly mobile, I’d love your help sharing the cover! What does it involve? First, sign up (so I have your email and can send you the cover and all the details you’ll need for the reveal). Then, on August 31, share the cover online and with your friends. You can simply use one of my pre-designed graphics that I will provide or create your own if you’re feeling image savvy. I’ll be sharing a separate application for the official…
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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…
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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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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
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Join the Launch Team for Take My Hand
Do you love books and enjoy talking to others about books? If so, you’re invited to apply to my launch team for Take My Hand, my romantic suspense novel releasing December 5. What’s the story about? Here’s a preview from the back cover. Don’t find us. We’ll find you. Trauma therapist Kaley Colbert needs a vacation from her job, and a ski trip with her church singles’ group seems like the perfect way to unplug. But while in the mountains, she learns that her last client was murdered hours after their meeting, and she wonders if the notes she’s receiving from a possible stalker hold a more sinister warning. On…
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Cover Reveal for Take My Hand, New Romantic Suspense with Mountain Brook Ink
COVER REVEAL DAY is here!! I’m excited to share the cover for Take My Hand, the first book in my Crossroads Suspense series published with Mountain Brook Ink fiction! I absolutely love how this cover turned out … the snow, the colors, the immediacy of the action. It all captures the romantic suspense of this story beautifully. Thank you so much to Author Lynnette Bonner for the design. What’s the story about? Here’s a preview from the back cover. Don’t find us. We’ll find you. Trauma therapist Kaley Colbert needs a vacation from her job, and a ski trip with her church singles’ group seems like the perfect way to…
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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…
