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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…
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New Release! For Love’s Sake Bible Study
Good things take time, and this Bible study is one of them. Though it’s been several years in the making, I’m beyond excited to share it with you! I’m one of thirty contributors to this project, published through Lighthouse Bible Studies and compiled by Beebe Kauffman. A huge shout-out also goes to my friend and gifted writer Katy Kauffman for her part in making this publication possible. For Love’s Sake: The Life-Changing Facets of Love in 30 Bible Studies, Devotions, and Christian Living Articles is designed to refresh and challenge our perspective on loving well in the multi-faceted areas of life. About the Bible Study Let all that you do…
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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.…
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I Love You, Mom: Author Chat, Book Review & Giveaway
When most people think of Valentine’s Day, they think of romantic love. While the love between a husband and wife should absolutely be celebrated, Valentine’s Day provides an opportunity to express love to the other people God has placed in our lives as well. Today, I’m thrilled to share about Blythe Daniel’s and Helen McIntosh’s new book called I Love You, Mom. This mother-daughter duo penned beautiful affirmations of love and expressions of encouragement for the moms in our lives. Please join me today in welcoming them to the blog for a special interview! Author Chat with Blythe Daniel & Helen McIntosh Q: What inspired you to write this book…
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How Readers Can Participate in Release Day Preparation
Hello, my favorite readers! I know many of us just finished taking down our Christmas decorations and don’t even want to think about pulling them out again in ten months, but yes, I’m going to talk about December today. The good news is that no trees or tinsel are involved. December 5, 2022 is the scheduled release day for Take My Hand, the first book in my new romantic suspense series. In case you missed this book announcement, you can read about the story here. Today, I want to share with you some pre-release projects I have in the works and ways that you can participate. #1: A New Free…
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Author Chat with Julie Lavender on Her Book, Children’s Bible Stories for Bedtime
I am so excited to welcome my friend Julie Lavender back to the blog! Last year, she shared about her book, 365 Ways to Love Your Child, and today, she’s talking about her new book to help children discover God’s love for them through Bible bedtime stories. If you have a child ages 4-8, this book would be a perfect way to start off the New Year in God’s Word. When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer? Julie: I don’t have one of those fun stories like so many of my writer friends, the ones who knew from the time they were a little kid that…
