In 1944, American naval officer Lt. Wyatt Paxton arrives in London to prepare for the Allied invasion of France. He works closely with Dorothy Fairfax, a "Wren" in the Women's Royal Naval Service. Dorothy pieces together reconnaissance photographs with thousands of holiday snapshots of France--including those of her own family's summer home--in order to create… Continue reading Book Review: The Sea Before Us by Sarah Sundin
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Cover Wars: 2017 Christian Fiction Release Edition
Yay!! It's time for another round of Cover Wars!! The game is simple. Vote for your favorite cover in each category. I'll update the post to show the winners when the votes stop rolling in. Gold Dress: Two lovely dresses but which is your favorite: The Illusionist's Apprentice by Kristy Cambron or The Mark of… Continue reading Cover Wars: 2017 Christian Fiction Release Edition
Book Review: April and May’s Backlist Reviews: 3 in 1
New releases are great! And there are some wonderful new releases out so far this year. But I enjoy picking up something new from the something old section. These are the books I read from my backlist collection this month. *All links lead to Goodreads unless otherwise stated. Daughter of the Regiment by Stephanie Grace… Continue reading Book Review: April and May’s Backlist Reviews: 3 in 1
Book Review: English Through the Ages
Lists words, grouped by subject, that were in use in different time periods, including prior to 1150, and in increasingly smaller ranges to the present. They didn't offer much of a description, so let me help you out: This is one of those gems that, as a historical author, I wish someone had told me… Continue reading Book Review: English Through the Ages
Book Review: Engaging Mr. Darcy by Rachel John
“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
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
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
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
Christian Author: A.M. Heath 