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I’m so happy to have fellow Anaiah Press author’s new cover release at my blog! Isn’t the cover beautiful!

Sprinkled with Sabotage: Book 3

By Allison Pearl

Genre: Contemporary Romantic suspense

Lizzy Bennet loves life as a lawyer in the city. And not just because of the miles it puts between her and her ex. However, when she’s attacked on the street just hours after learning her identity was stolen, she tries to call home for help and ends up with the last person she expects:...

Welcome back to #TopTenTuesday hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl! Today I will share which events and festivals I’d love to visit someday!

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RWA – This has been the number one event I’ve dreamed of going to. Romance Writers of America has been my go-to since I started writing back in early 2000’s.ACFW – Of course, the be-all-end-all of Christian Fiction conferences is a definite dream. I’m sure I could learn much and meet up with so many great friends!Book Expo A...

I’m happy to have a fellow Anaiah Press author’s book at my blog today and it’s a beautiful cover reveal! Check it out!

Isn’t it gorgeous! Here’s what the book’s about:

“Dear Maddie – My boyfriend and I have been together for almost two years, but…”  

Maddie never dreamed she’d be writing a newspaper column to the lovelorn. Her co-workers think her nights are filled with glamourous dates, but in reality, her life is boring. Until the day her boss insists on running a contest to win ...

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Choosing Words that Make Your Writing a Masterpiece
How do you choose the best words for your writing? Do you write and then go back to edit the words? Are you one of those brilliant writers who has a dictionary/thesaurus embedded in your brain and the right word comes when summoned?

As I work on my newest WIP, I can tell when I am having a bad day. I use and reuse the same words or phrases all the time. Here are my favorites this week:

Come on!

Wh...

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I signed my first book contract in August 2012. This was a HUGE deal for me, as I had almost given up on publishing and just continued writing for myself. Without my husband’s push, I never would have made it. Since then, I published six other books, all in mainstream romance category, and then moved into Christian Romance, published one book with Anaiah Press and now almost finished with the second in my Hill Country series.

As I remember back to my fir...

What is the first line in your novel? Describe how you decided to start your book with it.

Only a promise to a dying man would make her attend her twenty-year high school reunion.

As you might have guessed from the title, A Promise to Keep, promises have a big part to play in this story so it was only fitting to start with the promise that started it all for Savannah Sanderson. One that would end up changing everything for her. 

Please describe your writing environment. 

My d...

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The day is here! My book baby, The Christmas Ranch is out in the world!

Megan Palmer, a T.V. journalist for True Faith Network, is assigned to report on Flying B Ranch, known for its Christmas lights and tree farm. When Megan meets owner Brody Blackstone, a single father and cowboy, she has to come to terms with deciding what’s truly important — her career or her heart.

With his ranch in jeopardy and family responsibilities, Brody Blackstone has given up on relationships. When Megan Pa...

1. Book-Related Mugs: If you’re going to get a coffee mug (because you know you will), at least let it be book related. I love this one:

2. Book Scarves: I absolutely love scarves during the winter months. How about a book themed one? Here’s a scarf I found on Etsy that would be perfect. Click the photo and it also has a Jane Austen themed scarf!

3. Book Jewelry: Any type of jewelry with a book theme is fun! I love this “Book Worm” ring with a unique design and it’s only $10 on Ama...

 Idea and Inspiration Behind Decorating Cookies Scene

Since decorating cookies was a tradition in my family, I decided to include it in Angelica’s Christmas Wish. My mom would roll out and cut the dough. My sisters and I decorated them with sprinkles, colored sugar and tiny silver beads. We made gingerbread men, reindeer, Santas and bells. I still remember the tin cookie cutters Mom used.

When my sisters and I had children of our own, we shared the tradition with them. ...