So, I was recently featured on Liz Tolsma's Christian Historical Fiction podcast--such a great experience, and so much fun to talk about this story and the entire series! Liz asked me whether I write to music, which led me to explain about these Spotify playlists. I'd promised to finally get this … [Read more...] about And–the soundtrack for Rebecca!
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Writing soundtrack for Mary
On this one, there's more in the way of "warfare" songs ... things I included to remind myself I could do this, as much as relating to the story itself or the characters' journeys ... … [Read more...] about Writing soundtrack for Mary
Every good story needs a soundtrack
This post is long, LONG overdue, but here it is. I often write to music, or at least use music to inspire story or scene moods. I have one for The Blue Cloak (which I really should post on that book page)--some is evocative of the history and some was what I call "warfare" music, to help me focus … [Read more...] about Every good story needs a soundtrack
Release day for Elinor–and a giveaway!
UPDATE: the giveaway has ended! After verifying entries, SALLY is the winner of the Reader's Bundle (pictured above) and NORA is the winner of a copy of Elinor (or whichever of my titles she prefers). A HUGE thank you to all who entered! ❤ ~*~*~*~ ORIGINAL POST: It's the first of December and … [Read more...] about Release day for Elinor–and a giveaway!
Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #27
THE HUNT HAS ENDED! THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH FOR COMING BY!!! Welcome to the 2020 Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! I am SO very excited to get to take part. If you've just discovered the hunt, be sure to start at Stop #1, and collect the clues through all the stops, in order, so you can … [Read more...] about Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #27
Story Connections!
For those of you who have ever wondered whether my stories are connected (most are!) and which characters show up again or are mentioned elsewhere ... this is for you! Defending Truth in A Pioneer Christmas Collection, takes place in 1780, just after the Battle of Kings Mountain, during the American … [Read more...] about Story Connections!