The Inspiration Behind Julia’s Joy
The spark for Julia’s Joy ignited from my personal experiences and observations of Sister Island Lighthouse, a captivating structure nestled in the heart of the St. Lawrence River. Having cruised past the lighthouse numerous times, I found myself enchanted by its beauty and intrigued by its isolation. This fascination set the stage for a story that explores both physical and emotional landscapes.
Sister Island Lighthouse stands proudly in a remote section of the river, surrounded by the vast river, yet it is undeniably secluded. This juxtaposition of beauty and isolation resonated deeply with me. I envisioned what life might be like for someone living in such a place—far removed from the hustle and bustle of society, yet surrounded by nature’s tranquility. This setting became a pivotal element in shaping Julia’s character and journey.
The concept of a young woman finding herself “stuck” on an island sparked my imagination. What would it feel like to be in the prime of one’s youth, yearning for adventure, yet confined to a seemingly desolate location because she couldn’t receive my inheritance until she does? This premise allowed me to explore themes of longing, discovery, and transformation. Julia embodies that struggle between the desire for freedom and the pull of unexpected responsibilities and relationships.
As I developed Julia’s character, I began to weave in deeper emotional layers. Julia’s story became not just about the physical challenges of living on an isolated island, but also about confronting personal grief, healing from loss, and discovering love. The lighthouse, as a symbol of guidance and hope, mirrored Julia’s own journey of finding clarity amidst confusion and heartache.
The introduction of William, the lighthouse keeper, added another dimension to the story. His character, marked by his own struggles and a hardened heart, provides a counterpoint to Julia’s vibrant spirit. Their interactions create a dynamic exploration of vulnerability, trust, and the transformative power of love. My inspiration from the lighthouse extended to the relationships that could blossom in such an unexpected setting.
Beyond the personal inspiration, my love for storytelling and my commitment to exploring the lives of individuals often overlooked in history drives my creativity. By crafting Julia’s narrative, I not only give voice to my character but also pay homage to the countless individuals who have lived in remote places, facing their own challenges and triumphs.
Ultimately, Julia’s Joy is a product of my imagination sparked by real-life experiences on Sister Island Lighthouse. The beauty and isolation of the setting inspired me to create a compelling story of growth, love, and self-discovery. Through Julia’s journey, I invite readers to reflect on their own lives and the transformative power of embracing unexpected circumstances, all while being guided by hope and faith.
About Julia’s Joy:
She came to claim her inheritance, but the mysterious scarred lighthouse keeper makes her question all her plans.
When Julia Collins reluctantly sets foot on Sister Island, compelled by her wealthy grandmother’s will, she is intent on claiming her inheritance and moving on. But when she experiences the peaceful, faith-filled island life, and connects with the handsome lightkeeper, William, Julia finds herself confronting her open wounds from her parents’ deaths.
William Dodge, lightkeeper of Sister Island, harbors a heart hardened by a past betrayal. Between that and his chronic pleurisy, he wants nothing to do with love. But when Julia arrives on the island bursting with vitality and unconventional notions, William’s world is turned upside down. As she chips away at the walls William has built for himself, he finds his reluctance waning.
But just as love begins to blossom between them, Julia is faced with a tempting proposal from a prominent Brockville family. Will she succumb to societal expectations or choose the richness of her island life and the love of the steadfast lightkeeper?
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Julia’s Joy is out! Book 2 of the Love at a Lighthouse series
I’m so excited to announce that Julia’s Joy is finally out! It’s book 2 of the Love at a Lighthouse series, and this book is set on Sister Island in the Thousand Islands. Check out the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq7XLUohjrA
In Julia’s Joy, the emotional landscape is profoundly shaped by Julia Collins’s experiences of loss. As readers journey with her, they witness the deep scars left by her parents’ deaths and the subsequent passing of my grandmother. This backdrop of grief not only defines Julia’s character but also influences her decisions and relationships throughout the story.
Inflicting pain on beloved characters is always a delicate endeavor for writers. Julia’s sorrow is palpable; her parents’ untimely deaths left her with a void that’s hard to fill. This loss manifests in various ways—through her reluctance to connect with others and her initial determination to leave Sister Island after claiming my inheritance. Her journey is not just about physical relocation but a deeper emotional struggle to reconcile her past with her present.
Julia’s confusion following her grandmother’s death adds another layer to her character. She arrives on Sister Island intending to lay claim to my inheritance, but she quickly finds herself grappling with questions of identity and belonging. The island represents both a sanctuary and a reminder of her losses, creating a tension that is difficult for her to navigate.
William Dodge, the lighthouse keeper, becomes a pivotal figure in Julia’s healing process. His own past betrayal mirrors Julia’s struggles, allowing them to connect on a deeper level. As Julia begins to open up to him, the walls he has built around his heart start to crumble. This vulnerability is both a relief and a source of pain as it forces both of them to confront their unresolved grief.
The journey toward healing is rarely linear, and Julia’s path is fraught with setbacks. As she starts to embrace the peaceful, faith-filled environment of Sister Island, she is faced with moments of profound joy and deep sorrow. This duality reflects the complexity of grief—how moments of happiness can coexist with lingering pain. Julia’s internal conflict amplifies the emotional stakes of the narrative and keeps readers invested in my journey.
Ultimately, Julia’s pain and growth are central to the story’s emotional core. By exploring her struggles with loss, confusion, and the possibility of love, Julia’s Joy invites readers to reflect on their own experiences with grief and healing. It’s a poignant reminder that even in our darkest moments, the potential for hope and connection exists, often in the most unexpected places.
Buy links: Amazon | Barnes&Nobles | Wild Heart Books
About Julia’s Joy:
She came to claim her inheritance, but the mysterious scarred lighthouse keeper makes her question all her plans.
When Julia Collins reluctantly sets foot on Sister Island, compelled by her wealthy grandmother’s will, she is intent on claiming her inheritance and moving on. But when she experiences the peaceful, faith-filled island life, and connects with the handsome lightkeeper, William, Julia finds herself confronting her open wounds from her parents’ deaths.
William Dodge, lightkeeper of Sister Island, harbors a heart hardened by a past betrayal. Between that and his chronic pleurisy, he wants nothing to do with love. But when Julia arrives on the island bursting with vitality and unconventional notions, William’s world is turned upside down. As she chips away at the walls William has built for himself, he finds his reluctance waning.
But just as love begins to blossom between them, Julia is faced with a tempting proposal from a prominent Brockville family. Will she succumb to societal expectations or choose the richness of her island life and the love of the steadfast lightkeeper?
About Susan:
Susan G Mathis is an international award-winning, multi-published author of stories set in the beautiful Thousand Islands, her childhood stomping ground in upstate NY. Susan has been published more than thirty times in full-length novels, novellas, and non-fiction books. She has thirteen in her fiction line including, The Fabric of Hope: An Irish Family Legacy, Christmas Charity, Katelyn’s Choice, Devyn’s Dilemma, Sara’s Surprise, Reagan’s Reward, Colleen’s Confession, Peyton’s Promise, Rachel’s Reunion, Mary’s Moment, A Summer at Thousand Island House, Libby’s Lighthouse, and Julia’s Joy, the second in her three-book lighthouse series. Her book awards include three Illumination Book Awards, four American Fiction Awards, three Indie Excellence Book Awards, five Literary Titan Book Awards, two Golden Scroll Awards, and a Selah Award.
Susan is also a published author of two premarital books, two children’s picture books, stories in a dozen compilations, and hundreds of published articles. Susan makes her home in Northern Virginia and enjoys traveling around the world but returns each summer to enjoy the Thousand Islands.
Meet author Johnnie Alexander
Johnnie Alexander is a bestselling, award-winning novelist of more than thirty works of fiction. She is a Mosaic Collection author, co-hosts a weekly online show called Writers Chat, serves on the Mid-South Christian Writers Conference Executive Board, and is a regular contributor to the HHHistory.com blog. With a heart for making memories, Johnnie is a fan of classic movies, stacks of books, and road trips.
Tell us about your newest book.
My newest book is also one of my oldest books. I wrote the first draft way back in 2008 and was awarded the Novel of the Year and Writer of the Year for the opening pages at the Florida Christian Writers Conference in 2009. Now the time has come for Sparrow to leave the nest, and I’m over-the-moon excited to introduce readers to Marie Wyatt. She’s an Ohio farm girl dreaming of fame and fortune who becomes an Allied courier in wartime England.
Marie’s WWII story is interspersed with her older self, living under a different name in 1990s Florida, who longs to share her story with her only granddaughter—a young woman she’s never met.
What inspired you to write When Memory Whispers?
One long-ago day, I was browsing the shelves of my local library when I found a book called Hitler’s Soldiers in the Sunshine State. At that time, I knew little about World War II, and I was flabbergasted to learn that German POWs were imprisoned in camps throughout the United States.
The spark of a story idea burrowed into my heart as I tried to puzzle out what kind of woman would help a German POW escape from such a camp. I finally decided she must have known him before he became a prisoner. But how did an American girl meet a German soldier? What if she was an Allied spy and he saved her life and they danced on a dark street before he left her and she didn’t think she’d ever see him again and…
That book on Hitler’s soldiers led me to research espionage and women spies, Operations Overlord and Paperclip, and stories of courage alongside stories of betrayal. It also led me to write the story, Where Treasure Hides, that would become my debut novel.
How would you describe this book to someone in a 30-second blurb?
Marie Wyatt ran away from her farm-girl past in search of fame and fortune and found herself in wartime London working as an Allied courier. Whether disguised as a middle-aged British housewife or playing a role on the London stage, she acts her part to its fullest. But when a routine mission turns deadly, a mysterious German agent becomes her unlikely savior.
Plunged into a dangerous game of deception, Marie relies on her acting talent to pass false information to the Nazis. Yet the line between duty and loyalty blurs when the German agent is imprisoned in a Florida POW camp with Axis soldiers who consider him a traitor. Marie embarks on a desperate mission to save him before he’s fatally injured. In a postwar world still reeling from conflict, the couple’s lives are again threatened by a past enemy. Will they ever find the peace they crave? Or will the echoes of war destroy them?
What genre do you focus on?
I’ve been blessed with opportunities to write in multiple genres—historicals, contemporary romances, cozy mysteries, and even a couple of Amish novels. World War II historicals are probably my favorite because that multi-faceted era fascinates me. But it’s also great fun to create a contemporary heroine with a fun occupation such as a glass-blower, a genealogist, a songwriter, a wildlife photographer, and even a conscientious con artist.
Who is your main character, and how did you choose that name?
As I mentioned above, my heroine’s name is Marie Wyatt, but she changes her name to Annalee Gilbert to protect those she loves. Since I wrote the first draft so long ago, I’m not sure why I chose those names. However, Marie’s mother was French so that may have inspired her first name.
Her code name, Sparrow, was assigned to her by the mysterious Twenty Committee, a group charged with overseeing Allied espionage missions. The code name was inspired by Matthew 10:29 that says a sparrow doesn’t fall to the ground without God knowing about it. Marie learns this truth through her experiences.
The German agent also has an Allied code name—Frost. I named him after my sister’s cat, a black Maine Coon with remarkable agility (even for a cat) and a tendency to appear where you least expected him to be.
What is the hardest part of being an author?
All the uncertainty—there’s the not knowing if the idea you’re developing is any good, if readers will love or hate your book, if another contract will come your way. With all this uncertainty, though, comes a total dependence on our Heavenly Father to provide story sparks, connections, and opportunities. That is a learning, strengthening, trusting process in itself! Sometime before I was offered my first contract, I sensed God’s promise that He would “set my feet in a spacious place.” Over the years, He has done that and, even when it’s hard, I still trust in that promise of provision and providence.
What’s the best part of your author’s life?
There is such joy in my heart, gratitude to God, and personal satisfaction when I’ve completed a novel that I know in the depths of my spirit is “good.” I live for the moments when my characters become so real to me that I’m surprised by what they do.
From a practical perspective, I like the freedom that writing gives me to live with my granddaughters and their parents in Florida while also spending several weeks (even months) at a time with my grandsons and their parents in Virginia.
What’s one thing your readers should know about you?
I admit I have a few unusual quirks. Everyone in my family knows that I’m the only one allowed to open a new bag of Lay’s Classic potato chips. That’s because I like to inhale the potato chip freshness. My son once gave me straws in my Christmas stocking so I’d have one wherever I go. I also have specific lidded cups that no one else is allowed to use. (I’m not the only one, right??) I once thought wishing for an alpaca of my own was a pipe dream until God gave my sister and me a herd of them. That’s one of those “I’m glad I did it but also glad I’m no longer doing it” ventures. All three of my children and all five of my grandchildren are taller than me.
What is your favorite pastime?
Family times are the best times! We enjoy binge-watching our favorite shows and movies, game nights, eating out, eating in, and homeschool field trips. (I live with my daughter, son-in-law, and two granddaughters.) I read both fiction and nonfiction, occasionally work on cross-stitch and latch-hook projects, enjoy road trips either alone or with my favorite traveling companions, and believe browsing through a library or bookstore is a great pastime.
Do you have other books? We’d love to know.
When Memory Whispers is my 19th published novel, and I’ve written a few more that haven’t released yet. I’ve also written several novellas and short stories. Most are listed on my Amazon Author page at https://bit.ly/jaAmazon though a few are only available through Annie’s Fiction subscription program.
What are you working on now?
If all goes as planned, I’ll be releasing What Time Reveals, the sequel to Where Treasure Hides, in early 2025. When Memory Whispers and Where Treasure Hides are companion novels that share a few characters and a similar timeline, however, these two stories can be read in any order. I also have a short story called “Love, Christmas” in A Weary World Rejoices, the Mosaic Collection’s sixth Christmas anthology. (Available for pre-order on Amazon.)
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Meet author Elva Cobb Martin
Elva Cobb Martin is a retired school teacher and minister, a mother, and grandmother, who lives in South Carolina with her high school sweetheart husband, Dwayne. She grew up on a farm in South Carolina and spends vacations on the Carolina Coast. Her southern roots run deep. A life-long student of history, her favorite city, Charleston, South Carolina, inspires her stories of romance and adventure. Her love of writing grew out of a desire to share exciting love stories of courageous characters and communicate truths of the Christian faith to bring hope and encouragement. She always pauses for historic houses, gardens, chocolate, and babies of any kind.
Tell us about your newest book.
Helena Allston had it all—wealth, beauty, and a life of luxury on her family’s plantation. But when her father arranges a marriage to a man she despises, Helena takes matters into her own hands, fleeing on horseback, only to find herself half-drowned and memory-less in a simple cottage. And when her memory returns, Helena ends up back where she began—arranged to marry, this time to the handsome gamekeeper who rescued her. Could there be more than obligation to this marriage? Or is he only after the Windemere Plantation her father promised him?
Gideon Falconer is at a loss when it comes to the stubborn, beautiful woman he rescued from the Ashley River. His predicament only worsens when he returns her to her family’s plantation, where her father shocks him with a demand that Gideon marry his daughter to prevent a scandal. As a man new to his faith, he feels compelled to do the right thing, but his own secrets and the past left behind in England threaten to complicate matters further. In a marriage that began as a mere obligation, can Helena and Gideon find the strength to let love and trust conquer all, despite a determined enemy’s schemes to wreck their hope?
What genre do you focus on?
I love to read and write historical Christian novels, especially those set in the South with sailing ships, plantations, spirited heroines, and strong, manly heroes. I think readers, including me, enjoy escaping to a simpler time, and to high adventure and warm romance wrapped in a Christian theme of hope instead of warped in the disappointment of modern immorality.
Are you a plotter or a pantser?
I’m a bit of both. I do a short, general plotting outline, but expand it as I write and save it in my numbered Chapters and Scenes file. Actually, I have five file folders open on my computer as I write a novel:
- a) Manuscript (ms) in progress (The actual story taking shape)
- b) Plotting Rough Outline (I brainstorm this in the beginning with main characters description)
- c) Chapter and Scene List (Here I expand the general plotting outline into scenes and chapters as I write them.)
- d) Character Names and Places (Where I add names of places and minor characters as I write them into the story)
- e) Appendix (Here I define words or phrases that need a further explanation)
What is one thing your readers should know about you?
I am passionate about intercession. Jesus told us that His church would be first of all a house of prayer (Luke 19:46).
How important is it for you to weave faith into your stories?
I would never have dreamed of going through all the study, work, and plain sweat to write novels unless I knew I could include a spiritual takeaway to help readers come to know about the Christian faith, or to increase their faith in Jesus Christ and God’s love, care, and the authority He’s given us to live in victory.
What do you do when you are not writing?
I like to bake, grow roses, hike on trails, and read. I’m usually reading three books at a time, two fiction, one NF. This is in addition to reading through the Bible each year. I also love to teach Bible studies on intercession and other Bible subjects.
What advice would you give upcoming writers who dream of writing a novel?
I want to encourage them with NEVER GIVE UP! If God has put this dream in their hearts, He can and will help bring it to pass, but there’s a few things they need to do. My first novel, Summer of Deception, was published thirty years after I wrote the first draft. So, never give up! With God’s help, you will see that book published! The Gamekeeper’s Reluctant Bride is my 8th novel. Nothing is impossible with our Mighty God! If you don’t give up and keep doing the five steps I mentioned.
Do you have other books before The Gamekeeper’s Reluctant Bride?
I have seven other novels and one nonfiction mentioned above on spiritual warfare. Here are the other novels and they can all be found on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3jdvHFu
Summer of Deception, a contemporary romantic suspense
In a Pirate’s Debt – Prequel to Summer of Deception
The Pirate’s Purchase Book 1 Charleston Brides series
The Sultan’s Captive – Book 2
The Petticoat Spy – Book 3
The Sugar Baron’s Governess – Book 4
The Lieutenant’s Secret Love – Book 5
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Meet author Lana Christian
Lana Christian has had a dual writing career for many years—in the healthcare industry and in creative writing. In the former, she garnered numerous Apex awards. Since 2019, she has won six faith-based writing awards, including one from Baker Publishing Group for her short story about Lot. She routinely guest blogs, and her author website includes her devotional blog, “Encouragement from Living History.”
Tell us about your newest book.
New Star follows the Wise Men before and after they find Jesus. What compelled them to research a foreign culture’s religious writings? What risks did they face in doing so? What was going on in their world at the time that made their study so dangerous? Why did they pursue something so countercultural and counterintuitive? That speaks to us today: what motivates us to leave our comfort zone to do something costly, risky, with a low chance of success (like a writing career)? And where does faith fit into the equation?
What inspired you to write New Star?
Watching the live Nativity that was part of Shadow Mountain Community Church’s church service.
How would you describe this book to someone in a 30-second blurb?
Studying a star linked to an eternal king ensnares Akilah in three countries’ religious and governmental power struggles. He must choose to protect what he knows of Jesus or stay true to Magi society and its religion. Either choice could cost Akilah his life.
What genre do you focus on?
I focus on biblical fiction because true stories thrill me the most, and I want to bring them alive to my readers. The Bible gives us 2D “pencil sketches” of people and events. I dig into the history surrounding those events to turn those pencil sketches into 3D people that readers will identify with.
Why do you write?
I want readers to have a “go-beyond” experience when they read my books. I want to deliver more than they expect, and I want them to feel they’ve changed in some small way after they finish my books. My books are a combination of entertainment, escape, a smidgen of education (about cultures, events, and inventions that have largely been lost to time), and a dose of hope. Most of all, I want to write compelling stories that honor God.
Who is your main character, and how did you choose that name?
Akilah is my main character in New Star. As the lead Wise Man, he, along with two colleagues, pursues the study of an elusive star. In the language of Akilah’s homeland, his name means “wise.” (Ditto for how I named the other Wise Men.)
What is your work schedule like when you’re writing a book?
I juggle my creative writing with a very deadline-driven day job, so my work schedule varies constantly. Some days I won’t write a single scene. But I keep at the discipline of writing. Otherwise, I’d wake up and realize it’s been three months since I wrote a line. So, even during my busiest weeks, if I don’t write a chapter, I still do some combination of research, marketing, and “noodling.” My noodling time can include sketching subplots, mulling over “what-ifs,” writing about what I want to have happen in a certain scene (without actually writing narrative or dialogue), or trying to figure out how to get my characters out of tight spots.
What is the hardest part of being an author?
The discipline of it. You must be disciplined in both the craft and business of writing. Both are essential for succeeding in today’s market.
What’s the best part of your author’s life?
The best part is co-creating with God. I need to put in the hours of sweat equity, but God’s fingerprints are all over my work. I could tell many “God stories” about U-turns with plot development that made the book stronger, how I found the exact research I needed for a particular scene … and other God-guided details.
What’s one thing your readers should know about you?
I’m passionate about “getting it right.” Even if readers don’t know much about a topic or era, their innate radar pings them whenever something seems unrealistic or inauthentic. That’s bad; it takes them out of the story. I strive to make every scene realistic and authentic. That requires research, and that goes double for biblical fiction. A contest judge who read a very early partial draft of New Star said she couldn’t tell whether she was reading fact or fiction but said it didn’t matter because I’d written it so well. What a compliment! (She was more amazed when I told her that what she’d read was fact!)
What’s one unusual fact about you?
As a child, I loved summer reading programs. But I terrorized the librarian by checking out books that were way above my age level. By second or third grade, I was reading high school and adult books (fiction and nonfiction).
How have you changed or grown as a writer?
I’ve become comfortable with several things:
- No two books “write” the same way. I wrote New Star In contrast, Book 2 of this series is getting written in bits and pieces, often out of order. It’s like solving a big jigsaw puzzle that’s been dumped on the floor with most of the pieces upside-down.
- Move or cut whatever you need to—whatever it takes to write a better book. Nothing is sacred when writing.
- Regardless of how a book is unfolding, keeping at it is the only way it’ll get written.
What is your favorite pastime?
When I have the time, I hike. I also like to cook and create new recipes. For the past five years, I’ve been working on a cookbook for people who have medically restricted diets—for example, because they have autoimmune disease or cancer.
Do you have other books? We’d love to know.
I wrote a biblical nonfiction book that was published in 2017, but it’s out of print now. I’m repurposing it.
Book 2 of The Magi’s Encounters series should launch the end of September 2025.
(Other books I’ve written have been in business and healthcare sectors.)
What are you working on now?
- Most of my energies are focused on finishing Book 2 in my series. It’s part of a four-book series, so I’ll have a January deadline every year for the next three years!
- For my author website, I write a biweekly blog called “Encouragement from Living History.” It connects the dots between the Bible, history, archaeology, and practical application for today.
- In my spare time, I’m also working on:
- Several devotional books
- A duology about a falsely accused/disgraced midwife. The first book is set in the mid-1500s. The second book is split time.
Website: https://www.lanachristian.com/
Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9T1PW9W
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Meet author Jodie Wolfe
Jodie Wolfe creates novels where hope and quirky meet. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), and Faith, Hope, & Love Christian Writers (FHLCW). She’s been a semi-finalist and finalist in various writing contests. A former columnist for Home School Enrichment magazine, her articles can be found online at: Crosswalk, Christian Devotions, and Heirloom Audio. When not writing she enjoys spending time with her husband in Pennsylvania, reading, knitting, and walking.
Tell us about your newest book.
Ellie Lou Williams will do just about anything to save her ranch, even going undercover as a man to round up a fella who is late to his own wedding. The reward will more than cover the money she owes the bank and solve all her problems. Caleb Dawson agrees to one final job as a deputy US Marshal before he starts his new life away from the trail and tracking criminals. What he isn’t counting on is a mysterious bounty hunter who’s determined to undermine his every step. Will one reach their goal first? Or will they learn to lean on God and work together?
What inspired you to write Convincing Lou?
Convincing Lou is the fourth and final book in my Burrton Springs Brides Series. My heroine, Ellie Lou Williams has been in each of the books. I figured it was finally time to give her a happily-ever-after.
What genre do you focus on?
I write Christian historical romance because it’s the type of books I enjoy the most.
Why do you write?
I write because I feel it’s something God has called me to do. My desire is to encourage believers to keep seeking the Lord, even when times may be difficult.
What is the hardest part of being an author?
For me, it’s the editing and marketing side of writing. It’s always difficult to promote yourself (or at least for me 😊), so I struggle with that when it comes to marketing. As for editing, it’s harder to spot errors when you’re so close to what you’ve written.
What’s the best part of your author’s life?
Definitely the writing part. I love to create stories that hopefully will touch reader’s hearts and encourage them in the process.
What’s one unusual fact about you?
I love winter and snow!
What is your favorite pastime?
I don’t know that I can pick just one. I really enjoy walking, reading, and spending time with my husband.
Do you have other books? We’d love to know.
Yes, I do. The Burrton Springs Brides Series has four total in it (Taming Julia, Protecting Annie, Wooing Gertrude and Convincing Lou). Each of these are stand alone. I also have a book set during the Oklahoma Land Run of 1893 – To Claim Her Heart. I had two stories that were a part of the following collections – Let Love Spring and The Hope of Christmas. I also have two books about twin sisters – Hearts Tightly Knit and Love in the Seams.
What are you working on now?
By the time this blog post comes out, I will have hopefully finished the rough draft of book one of my next series, Come Home dealing with prodigals. The book will be entitled Abigail’s Pursuit. It’s set during the Civil War, which is a backdrop I’ve never done before, so it’s been a bit of a stretch for me.
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