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
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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 I'm not about to tell you that honest reviews are no longer valid or that we authors don't care about them or don't need them.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
Book Review: No One Ever Asked by Katie Ganshert
Challenging perceptions of discrimination and prejudice, this emotionally resonant drama for readers of Lisa Wingate and Jodi Picoult explores three different women navigating challenges in a changing school district--and in their lives. When an impoverished school district loses its accreditation and the affluent community of Crystal Ridge has no choice but to open their school… Continue reading Book Review: No One Ever Asked by Katie Ganshert
Book Review: A Refuge Assured by Jocelyn Green
Lacemaker Vivienne Rivard never imagined her craft could threaten her life. Yet in revolutionary France, it is a death sentence when the nobility, and those associated with them, are forced to the guillotine. Vivienne flees to Philadelphia but finds the same dangers lurking in the French Quarter, as revolutionary sympathizers threaten the life of a… Continue reading Book Review: A Refuge Assured by Jocelyn Green
Christian Author: A.M. Heath 