Madisyn Carlin's Blog

Black Friday is here again, and with it comes some incredible sales. I have something for both readers and authors/writers, so read on to find these epic deals.

Five of my books are part of two major book sale events. Check out 80+ discounted books here, and find 600+ discounted and free books here. Both last through Monday.

These promos also featured discounted books. Please remember that I can’t vouch for most of these authors and books, so investigate ...

Happy Thanksgiving!

I injured my knee in October, and being unable to do more than barely limp around reminded me of everything I take for granted–walking without pain, exercising, and even being able to bend down and pull on a sock or tie my shoe.

I think we need those reminders, no matter how uncomfortable, to be grateful for the small, seemingly mundane things.

God be thanked for the many blessings He graciously bestows to us.

THANKSGIVING PLAYLIST

ALL I CAN DO – MIKESCHAIR

‘Tis the season to read Christmas book. Here is a list of some festive reads I’ve compiled, from romcoms to historicals and retellings. Which of these have you read?

UNDER THE MISTLETOE – Penny Zeller

CHRISTMAS AT SPRUCE HILL FARM – Kathryn Springer

SILVER BELLS – Deborah Raney

MISTLETOE AND MAYHEM – Janice Thompson

TWO TICKETS TO THE CHRISTMAS BALL- Donita K. Paul

LOVE FINDS YOU IN FROST, MINNESOTA – Judy Baer

He’s a nerdy tourist needing a vacation.
She’s a bed and breakfast employee with a broken heart.
Love is the last thing they expect to find this Christmas.

Book: Under the Mistletoe (Small Town Shenanigans, Book 2)

Author: Penny Zeller

Genre: Christian Rom-com

Length: Novel

He’s a nerdy tourist needing a vacation.
She’s a bed and breakfast employee with a broken heart.
Love is the last thing they expect to find this Christmas.

Introvert Braxton Wert...

It officially started on May 22, 2022, but behind the scenes? That began earlier.

It began with an idea, as all books do. A Pinterest pin about Little Red Riding Hood investigating the true story behind each fairy tale. That pin sparked something. A vague concept that kept percolating and growing until, finally, I put down the first ideas for what would eventually become IRON.

None of those ideas were incorporated into the final book. Chamonix had a different name, there was magic involved...

From the beginning of The United States of America’s history, brave men and women have fought to keep us safe. Their valor, sacrifice, and willingness to put their lives on the line so we may live our own enables us to can keep our God-given rights and freedoms and be proud to call this nation our home. Words cannot describe how grateful I am to everyone who has answered to call to defend and protect the USA.

To every veteran – past, present, and future – thank you. May your courage and w...

Welcome to Worst Author Practices, alternatively titled, How to Burn Bridges in the Author Community in Three Easy Steps. Bridges are easily burned, without any hope of reconstruction, in the writing and author community, and there are consequences if you set yourself up as an author with an unpleasant reputation. While there are several helpful author practices authors should practice, there are some you want to stay away from if you don’t want to alienate yourself in the author community.

It is so difficult to comprehend that there are only two months left in 2025. Where did the time go? What’s also difficult is finding more books to read this year so I can, for the first time, reach my Goodreads goal (I missed it by one book last year. Granted, I was super sick at the end of 2024 and couldn’t read, but still.)

Here are a few books still on my TBR, and I’d love your recommendations as well. (And, if you’re looking for some sales/potential freebies, check out these events here....

A fresh start. An unexpected chance at love.

Author: Penny Zeller

Book: Love on the Horizon (Horizon Series, Book Four)

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Length: Novel

A fresh start. An unexpected chance at love.

Magnolia “Mags” Davenport has not had an easy life. Determined to leave behind painful memories, she decides, on a whim, to move halfway across the country to Horizon, Idaho, a town she’s never before heard of. What should be a simple esc...

A free catalogue/reader’s guide had been on my mind for a few months and, finally, I decided to take the leap in early October and set up The Bookworm: Christmas Edition, an online reader’s guide or catalogue featuring over ninety Christian and clean books in a variety of genres.

The Bookworm is free for download, with no strings attached. Every author promised their book is clean and wholesome.

GRAB YOUR FREE COPY HERE

Some of these sales and events end soo...