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Nestled in the heart of Kentucky with my husband, daughter, and twin sons, I find myself fueled by two passions: the timeless magic of stories and the captivating charm of the past. Whether I’m crafting inspirational tales for adults and teens or getting lost in historical fiction, words weave a tapestry where lessons echo across generations.

Books and Giveaways

  • Review and Giveaway for Darkness Calls the Tiger

    Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Darkness Calls the Tiger by Janyre Tromp, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! About the Book Title: Darkness Calls the Tiger: A Novel of World War II BurmaAuthor: Janyre TrompPublisher: Kregel PublicationsRelease Date: May 14, 2024Genre: Christian Historical Fiction After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Imperial Japan devours…

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  • Book Review: The Song of Sourwood Mountain

    I’m picky when it comes to depictions of Appalachian people in novels, but Ann Gabhart (pictured above with me last week at the Bluegrass Writers Coalition Conference) never lets me down. The Song of Sourwood Mountain is yet another winner. She describes the beauty of the mountains of Eastern Kentucky and the genuine affection people…

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  • Review and Giveaway: Night Falls on Predicament Avenue by Jaime Jo Wright

    You know how much I love a good giveaway! I just finished this book over last weekend and can only rave about how Jaime Jo Wright does the creepy suspense vibe like none other! My Haiku Review I’ve adopted a fun new idea for book reviews- haikus! When I was in the classroom, we played…

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  • Radiant 2024: Finding Confidence in Letting Go

    Why, yes, it is April and I’m just now writing a blog post about the word I’ve chosen to guide me in 2024. That shouldn’t surprise anyone who’s been around here for a hot minute. Writing has been a bit of a struggle for me to this point, but I think I’ve rounded the corner…

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Devotions

  • Review and Giveaway

    Welcome to the Blog Tour for Nellie by Amy Walsh, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! About the Book Title: NellieSeries: Apron Strings #2Author: Amy WalshPublisher: Walsh Mountain PublishingRelease Date: February 15, 2024Genre: Historical Romance Finances are tight for the O’Dwyer family who live on a mountain outside of Scranton, Pennsylvania in 1931. Life gets even…

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  • Giveaway: Killer Christmas Evidence

    My Review Sami Abrams is a brilliant romantic suspense author and an auto-buy for me. Killer Christmas Evidence was a non-stop thriller from beginning to end. Main characters Cassidy and Kyle have great chemistry and I loved following their journey toward forgiveness and redemption- as well as watching them solve the mystery behind Laura and…

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