I am SUPER excited to announce that I have signed a three-book contract with Vinspire Publishing! I am sure I will have specific details to share with you in the near future, but for now, I would like to thank my agent Julie Gwinn as well as Dawn Carrington with Vinspire Publishing for believing in …
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Unveiled and Unleashed
More than 150 years ago, slaves fleeing from the South crossed the river into Ohio, fighting for physical freedom. On three different occasions over the past eighteen months, I have camped on a slice of land along the banks of the Ohio River in search of spiritual freedom. In October 2017, I felt a nudge …
April: Month of the Military Child
“April is designated as the Month of the Military Child; a time to honor the sacrifices made by military families worldwide.” In my last post, I explained that I am following a nudge to write a Contemporary Romance series about Wounded Warriors. My proposal for a three-book series is currently on the desks of editors …
What to Write?
Since deciding to pursue publication for my manuscripts, I’ve been told the following: Write what you know. Write what’s on your heart. Write the story that scares you. I attended the ACFW Conference in September. Two editors requested my contemporary romance proposal while a third editor strongly encouraged me to write another Amish book. Despite …
Her Story, My Prayer
In recent weeks, I’ve been having doubts about this calling I have to be a writer. Why? I made writing a priority in my life over two years ago, but there hasn’t been much interest in my books from traditional publishing houses. Will I ever get published? I’m a stay-at-home mom with kids in middle …
Girlfriend Getaway Giveaway
At the end of the school year, my daughter’s teacher gave me this “vintage” wooden Amish family (dated 1985) and encouraged me to host a giveaway. While in Sugarcreek for the Girlfriend Getaway this weekend, I asked the participating authors to sign the back of each piece. Pictured below from left to right: Amy Clipston, …
#FictionFriday: If I Run Series by Terri Blackstock
When I selected my seat for the 2017 ACFW Conference Gala, I discovered a copy of Terri Blackstock’s If I Run in my chair. Intrigued by the book’s back cover, I packed it in my carry-on and headed home. My TBR pile was quite large, so a couple of months passed before I opened the …
2017 in Review
Happy New Year! As we celebrated the holidays with extended family and friends, I was asked about my writing journey. I thought I’d share some of this year’s highlights here. In January, Literary Agent Julie Gwinn of The Seymour Agency offered to represent me. She has provided endless encouragement and guidance throughout the past twelve …
#FictionFriday: Shelley Shepard Gray
Congratulations to my friend and mentor Shelley Shepard Gray! On November 7th, her 39th Amish title will be available for purchase. The Gift is the third book in The Amish of Hart County Series. The Schwartz family purchased property from the Vances in Hart County, Kentucky. They are happy to be spending Christmas on their new farm …
#FictionFriday: The Feathered Bone by Julie Cantrell
When Julie Cantrell won a 2017 ACFW Carol Award for The Feathered Bone, I thought I’d check it out. I read the book’s premise and was hooked: “In the pre-Katrina glow of New Orleans, Amanda Salassi is anxious about chaperoning her daughter’s sixth-grade field trip to the Big Easy during Halloween. And then her worst …