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Like many writers, I began as a reader. My favorite authors were those whose styles were realistic and relatable, so when I began creating my first novel in my thirties, I knew that, above all, I wanted my stories to connect with readers.

My first foray into writing was a book about the biblical character of Ruth. I spent years rewriting and shelving the book. Finally, I submitted it to Elk Lake Publishing. They not only loved the book, but they also helped me prepare it for publication. Now, my work of biblical fiction, Princess of Moab: A Novel of Ruth, is finished and ready to find its readership.

I also have a contemporary Christian fiction series called The Rose Collection. These independently published novels are timely and spotlight ...more

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	Plague of Lies (The Rose Collection Book 1) 4.70 avg rating — 73 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Twists, Turns, & Curves (The Rose Collection Book 2) 4.60 avg rating — 45 ratings — published 2021 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	No Longer Invisible (The Rose Collection Book 3) 4.65 avg rating — 37 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Reinvention 4.52 avg rating — 29 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Wise and Mighty (The Rose Collection Book 5) 4.75 avg rating — 24 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Art of Persisting (The Rose Collection Book 6) 4.52 avg rating — 25 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Necessity of Kindness (The Rose Collection Book 7) 4.86 avg rating — 22 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Princess of Moab: A Novel of Ruth 4.78 avg rating — 9 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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To Love a Beast by Karen Witemeyer is a remarkable retelling of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast with a healthy dollop of Greek mythology stirred in. This is an enjoyable, sweet read suitable for readers of all ages, from YA and upward. I highly recommend this novel to anyone who loves a good fairy tale adaptation.

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The Once and Future Queen: Guinevere Reimagined

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Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice

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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

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Marbeth Skwarczynski said: " I reread this marvelous classic every few years. It goes beyond being a brilliant example of a "novel of manners" and stands firm as a contemporary Christian novel that is as insightful now as when it was written in the 1800s.

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