Rachel Fordham's Blog

What non-profits or charities do you support? I love that we are all nudged to help others in our own unique ways. Foster care is something I’ve talked about on here often. It’s a cause that will forever be dear to my heart. This year I decided to highlight another need and a way you ... Read More about Giving Tuesday!

Stumped trying to think of the perfect gift for that hard to shop for loved one? Well look no further! Here are some fun gift ideas inspired by each one of my books. *links below are NOT affiliate links* Achillea Paisley Pashmina ShawlThe Complete Grimms’ Fairy Tales BookBesportble Vintage Alarm Clock Retro Train Style Philip ... Read More about Holiday Gift Guide!

The Letter Tree, like every book, comes about in its own unique way. I knew I wanted to write a feud book but wasn’t sure what that would look like.  I spent time reading about famous feuds hoping to find something that would trigger ideas for a story. The research was fascinating! I had so ... Read More about Inspiration Behind The Letter Tree

In foster care we often joke that nothing is official until the ink is dry. There is a lot of truth in that statement. Many times over the last seven years that we’ve been foster parents we’ve had unexpected things happen that affected us and the children in our care. As a result, it’s hard ... Read More about The Ink is Dry

I’ve been absent on here for a while but wanted to update everyone on my recent publisher change. First I have to say, I have loved, loved, loved writing for Revell. My first five books were published there (how do I have five published novels already?). Have you read any of them? They’re all special ... Read More about New Publisher, New Adventure

“I wonder whether you and I ever cross paths when we stroll through the park.Have our eyes met, and we did not know it?” Romeo and Juliet meets You’ve Got Mail in 1920s New York when hidden letters change everything for two lost souls and the community around them. The Letter Tree releases October 31, 2023! More About ... Read More about The Letter Tree

Where the Road Bends makes its way into the world on June 7th (yay). I’m so excited for this book and wanted to share my excitement with all of you by having a fun contest. Grab your bingo board (down at the bottom of this page), a copy of Where […]

As many of you know, we have a very small hobby farm and it’s been a while since I’ve shared about our animal adventures. Raccoons- We have two that are not pets, but that have taken to eating off our back porch. The kids call them No-Tail and Yes-Tao;, for […]

It’s a new year! It feels like every time I turn around a month has gone by and now another year. I used the word “years” in reference to covid not long ago and we all paused, amazed that it’s been so long. Who thought we would be saying “years” […]

I often get emails and messages asking for advice for new and aspiring authors. I do my best to write back, answer questions, and cheer everyone on (because camaraderie is fun, and it’s what I would have enjoyed as a newbie author). Here are a few tips that helped me […]