When I first started drafting my debut novel, my writer friends thought I was writing an Amish romance. The story seemed to have many of the necessary plot points including a strict religious setting, a hesitant heroine, and a congregational shunning. But Jaded is actually set in rural west Texas, and the strict religious setting […]
Chapter One New York City was as crowded as ever and traffic was backed-up for miles. Alejandro leaned his head back onto the plush headrest of his private limousine and shut his eyes for a few moments. After weeks of traveling, he was tired. Tired of living out of quickly packed suitcases, tired of hotels, […]
Earlier this season, my friend, Ella Stewart (my co-author on Postcards with Abby) approached me about co-writing a Christmas novella, Meet Me in Heaven, that explores the balance between grief and survival. How can a young woman face the holidays when her husband has just passed away? Left with two small children, Madeline Delaney is […]
Many of you know that I recently wrote a volume for Mark Miller’s anthology, One. This anthology is about faith…faith in ourselves, people, God. I really enjoyed writing this volume. Well…I just enjoy writing, period! But, working with such reputable, kind authors…men and women who believe in themselves and what they do…it’s just a joy. […]
I’m excited to introduce you to two very special people: Roger Rheinheimer and Crystal Linn, authors of the Amish romance series, Amish Forever. This guest posting is written in an interview format, provided by Roger and Crystal. But I think you’ll find it interesting, not just from the perspective of Amish fiction but from the […]