“Angry people are not always wise.” – Jane Austen After a standoff in the pizza parlor, Elsie Bennet has decided Fitzwilliam “I-Throw-Fitz” Darcy is the worst customer she’s ever encountered. Also the best looking, but that’s beside the point. She’s horrified to discover Will is not just passing through her small town, he’s her new… Continue reading Book Review: Engaging Mr. Darcy by Rachel John
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Book Review: Sons of Blackbird Mountain by Joanne Bischof
A Tale of Family, Brotherhood, and the Healing Power of Love After the tragic death of her husband, Aven Norgaard is beckoned to give up her life in Norway to become a housekeeper in the rugged hills of Nineteenth-Century Appalachia. Upon arrival, she finds herself in the home of her late husband’s cousins—three brothers who… Continue reading Book Review: Sons of Blackbird Mountain by Joanne Bischof
Melissa and Rose’s Wardrobes
If you've read my third novel, Out of the Ashes, you would have met my newest heroines, Melissa Lowe and Rose Forrister. If you haven't officially met them, I'll introduce you to them next month. This month, I want to take you on a tour of their wardrobes. I'll show you a selection of dresses that… Continue reading Melissa and Rose’s Wardrobes
GIVEAWAY!! Plus Author Interview and Book Review: A Holy Passion by Alicia G. Ruggieri
“My heart begins its slow crescendo at the news. Mr. Brainerd – my Mr. Brainerd – has come at last.” After a few scant years of solitary missionary work among the American Indians on the colonial frontier, David Brainerd has been forced off the field once more by his terminal illness. A man who has… Continue reading GIVEAWAY!! Plus Author Interview and Book Review: A Holy Passion by Alicia G. Ruggieri
God Doesn’t Hand Out Crutches
What is a spiritual crutch? A spiritual crutch is anything you turn to for comfort, for peace, or for security. Looking at that basic definition, we may not be quick to say that we use spiritual crutches. By that definition, these crutches sound an awful lot like a false god and we know better than to… Continue reading God Doesn’t Hand Out Crutches
How to Use Social Media to Help Your Favorite Author
I've recently found myself in Amazon's Reviewer Jail, and I've learned that I'm not alone in here. This "jail cell" is getting rather crowded. I'm not about to tell you that honest reviews are no longer valid or that we authors don't care about them or don't need them. That just isn't true. But what… Continue reading How to Use Social Media to Help Your Favorite Author
Spring Review Update
I can't believe how fast the months are zipping by!! When I set out at the beginning of the year, I had purposed to squeeze in more books from my backlist. As it turns out, I'm falling behind. Between all the great new releases to keep up with and the extra writing time, I'm having… Continue reading Spring Review Update
Book Review: First Impressions by Debra White Smith
First Impressions: A Contemporary Retelling of Pride and Prejudice Lawyer Eddi Boswick tries out for a production of Pride and Prejudice in her small Texas town. When she's cast as the lead, Elizabeth Bennet, her romantic co-star is none other than the town's most eligible--and arrogant--bachelor. My Thoughts: It was interesting to see how the story could… Continue reading Book Review: First Impressions by Debra White Smith
Quotes from General Lee and General Grant
In celebration of the anniversary of Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox earlier this month, I thought we'd take a look at some famous quotes from both generals. You could certainly spend all day reading the various quotes from each man. There was so much that I wanted to share. Words on army life, each… Continue reading Quotes from General Lee and General Grant
My Testimony
I'll be celebrating a birthday this month, so I like to take time each year to share another special birthday: my conversion story. I attended a church program when I was seventeen. At the end of that program, I believed that God was dealing with my heart so I walked down the aisle, spoke with… Continue reading My Testimony
Christian Author: A.M. Heath 