• Jun. 4th, 2015 10 Reasons to Consider Writing Category Romance

    Covert Justice on the shelf in Wal-mart! When the idea of trying to sell my book started floating around in my brain, I always pictured it in Barnes & Noble. It would be on an upper shelf on the inspirational aisle. It would fit right in with books from my favorite romantic suspense authors—Eason, Mills, [ read more ]

  • Jun. 3rd, 2015 I Write For Harlequin

    Those of you looking for Covert Justice in your local Wal-mart may be wondering where to find it. Look for the big “HARLEQUIN” banner at the top of the book aisle. Then look for books with the label “Love Inspired Suspense” across the top of the book. Covert Justice should be there. Wait…did you get stuck on [ read more ]

  • Jun. 1st, 2015 Release Day!

    It’s here!  Covert Justice is officially available for purchase!  I found Covert Justice a few days early at our local Wal-mart. 🙂 And it was on sale. 🙂 I do love a good sale! If you spot it at your local Wal-mart, please post a picture on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram and be sure to [ read more ]

  • May. 19th, 2015 Last Day to Enter – Goodreads Giveaway

    Ah! It totally snuck up on me! I’m in North Carolina, soaking up all sorts of writerly awesomeness at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference .  But I wanted to pop in and let you know that I am offering a FREE copy of Covert Justice on Goodreads. The giveaway ends tonight, so head over there and sign up! .goodreadsGiveawayWidget [ read more ]

  • May. 7th, 2015 Stay in the Writing Game

    Stay in the Writing Gameby Lynn H Blackburn  @LynnHBlackburn I’d like to tell you a little story . . . I promise it is relevant . . .  Over the past few months, my family has had an unprecedented amount of illness and minor injuries. So much so that I’ve missed an insane amount of time [ read more ]

  • Apr. 25th, 2015 Writing Update and Links I Love – April 25th Edition

    Covert Justice Covert Justice  goes on sale in just six weeks! Members of Harlequin’s Readers Service have already received their copy, and Covert Justice is starting to get some love.  My dear friend and mentor, Lynette Eason , has given Covert Justice a fabulous endorsement. And Leslie R. McKee reviewed it for Romantic Times and gave Covert Justice 4 stars. Here’s what she had to say… [ read more ]

  • Apr. 16th, 2015 Unseen Forces

    MagnaTiles My kids love Magna-Tiles . Have you seen them? Each square and triangle is embedded with magnets, allowing the kids to build all sorts of creations.  A few weeks ago, my four-year-old came to me, beaming with pride as he showed me the “rocket ship” he’d built. He carried it around the house for a [ read more ]

  • Mar. 29th, 2015 Writing Update and Links I Love

    Writing Update I’m working away on a new novel. A secondary character from Covert Justice just showed up on the front porch and sent things in a very interesting direction. This guy is persistent! I looked at him and thought, “I’m so glad you’re here, but I wish you’d let me know you were coming!” [ read more ]

  • Feb. 27th, 2015 Sabotaged by Dani Pettrey – Book Review

    Sabotaged Cover My copy of Sabotaged by Dani Pettrey arrived a couple of weeks ago and I intentionally put away in a cabinet. Why? Because I knew once I started reading it, I’d probably read it in one sitting.  If the tiny tyrants who live here hadn’t wanted supper at a reasonable hour, I would have done just [ read more ]

  • Feb. 23rd, 2015 Twelve Years Ago, I Was Afraid

    Twelve Years Ago, I Was Afraid I’d given birth to our daughter at 5:22 p.m. The NICU team had gone to work immediately and rushed her away from me. I didn’t even get to hold her. A night that should have been filled with joy was tinged with fear. Knowing what I know now, I [ read more ]