Cover Reveal for “The Backcountry Brides” Collection!

I’m so excited to be part of The Backcountry Brides Collection! It’s not available for pre-order yet, it won’t released until May 2018, but I wanted to share this gorgeous cover with you. My story in this collection is set in my home state of Michigan. A lot of people don’t think of Michigan whenContinue reading “Cover Reveal for “The Backcountry Brides” Collection!”

January Book Release and Shawl Giveaway

I’m excited about my new book releasing in January. A Bouquet of Brides is already available for preorder. My story in the collection, In Sheep’s Clothing, combines my love of history and fiber arts. My heroine, Yarrow Fenn, is both a spinner and a weaver. She labors diligently to keep her family clothed after King William III signsContinue reading “January Book Release and Shawl Giveaway”

All She Left Behind

All She Left Behind by Jane Kirkpatrick My rating: 5 of 5 stars Nobody writes gritty and determined characters – based on real-life people – as well as Jane Kirkpatrick. This one held me from the opening sentences. Jennie Pickett married young, thus ending her dreams of becoming a doctor. Being a wife and motherContinue reading “All She Left Behind”

These Healing Hills

These Healing Hills by Ann H. Gabhart My rating: 5 of 5 stars I love Ann Gabhart’s stories! This one didn’t disappoint. Ann takes us into the backwoods of the Appalachian Mountains in 1945 with the Frontier Nursing Service. We ride along with Nurse Francine Howard as she learns to “catch babies” and bring medicalContinue reading “These Healing Hills”

The Courageous Brides Collection

The Courageous Brides Collection by Johnnie Alexander My rating: 4 of 5 stars There were some AWESOME stories in this collection! Well worth the money for the book, even though there were three stories I didn’t finish. My two favorites were “The Doctor’s Woman” by Michelle Griep and “The Battlefield Bride” by Renee Yancy. TheseContinue reading “The Courageous Brides Collection”

Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico

Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico by Lena Nelson Dooley My rating: 3 of 5 stars This is a different twist on the typical mail-order bride story. Madeline Mercer comes from a family with money, she’s used to servants and fancy things. When her father dies, she is in a very different situation. JeremiahContinue reading “Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico”

Writing Deep Viewpoint

Writing Deep Viewpoint by Kathy Tyers My rating: 5 of 5 stars If you’re a writer, if you even think you *might* want to be a writer, then you need to read this book. Point of view (POV) is a difficult thing to explain. Kathy Tyers has made it simple, digestible, and understandable. Get it.Continue reading “Writing Deep Viewpoint”

Generous Lies

Generous Lies by Robin Patchen My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is book three in Robin Patchen’s “Hidden Truth” series. They are all good! One of the things I love about this one is that it tackles the very timely – and scary for parents – issue of teenage drug addiction. Opioid addiction isContinue reading “Generous Lies”