I wanted to have a little fun and look back at my reading list for 2015, but I thought I'd give you the chance to play along with me. Thursday, I'll post my list of 5 star books for the year, various reading stats, as well as a unique list of book awards. Here is… Continue reading Upcoming Book Awards for 2015
Blog
Christmas During the Civil War: From the Frontlines
Instead of focusing on one single letter, I'm bringing to you a collection of snippets from soldiers during the Civil War. I know that together, they'll paint an accurate picture. December 25, 1862: "This is Christmas, and my mind wanders back to that home made lonesome by my absence, while far away from the peace… Continue reading Christmas During the Civil War: From the Frontlines
Christmas During the Civil War: On the Homefront
The following excerpt was taken from: L. Virginia French's War Journal 1862-1865 Lucy Virginia Smith French was living in McMinnville, Tennessee during the war. Her journal tells the perspective of the Southern Homefront. Christmas 1862 "...On Tuesday evening Brooks Trezevant came to spend Christmas with us. He brought me as a Christmas gift 25 lbs… Continue reading Christmas During the Civil War: On the Homefront
Fiction Friday: A Refuge at Highland Hall by Carrie Turansky
The Great War shakes the world of a spirited young woman and the brave British pilot she loves, taking her from London to her family’s magnificent country estate, and sending him into the war-torn skies over France. Penny Ramsey has always considered Highland Hall her home, but when Britain becomes involved in World War… Continue reading Fiction Friday: A Refuge at Highland Hall by Carrie Turansky
Ralph and Frank’s Interview
It's been over a year since I sat down with my characters and interviewed them. You can read the first interview here. I had a load of fun interviewing Claire and Frank Harper, stars of the Ancient Words Series, so I wanted to bring them back out to answer some more questions. But I wanted… Continue reading Ralph and Frank’s Interview
Upcoming Giveaways!
In the Shadow of Thy Wings releases December 8th, and I'll be celebrating with a Facebook party, blog tour, and multiple giveaways. And here for the first time, I'll show you all the goodies that I've collected for you in the various prize packs. I'll also share the party link so everything is right here… Continue reading Upcoming Giveaways!
My Bookshelf: Christmas Reads
Who is looking for a great Christmas book to read this season? I'm offering up a list of personal favorites for you to try. All links lead to Amazon. Let me know if you spot your favorite on the list or have a recommendation for me. Did you find one that you're eager to try?… Continue reading My Bookshelf: Christmas Reads
Fiction Friday: NaNoWriMo Week 3
It's week three of my first NaNoWriMo!! You can catch my intro, and Week 1 and 2 recaps. If you're new to this blog series, allow me to explain: I'm sharing a weekly update during the month of November as I try to take part in NaNo2015 AND self publish my 2nd novel all at… Continue reading Fiction Friday: NaNoWriMo Week 3
Review Wednesday: The Golden Braid by Melanie Dickerson
The one who needs rescuing isn’t always the one in the tower. Rapunzel can throw a knife better than any man. She paints beautiful flowering vines on the walls of her plaster houses. She sings so sweetly she can coax even a beast to sleep. But there are two things she is afraid her mother… Continue reading Review Wednesday: The Golden Braid by Melanie Dickerson
1860’s Christmas Tree
I spent months studying Christmas during the Civil War as I wrote multiple Christmas scenes for my series. And somewhere along the way, I fell in love. The more I imagined the Harpers celebrating around their tree, the more I wanted to see it. So I set out to recreate an 1860's Christmas tree. I… Continue reading 1860’s Christmas Tree
Christian Author: A.M. Heath 