If you like Hallmark-style holiday stories, then America’s Favorite Christmastown is a book that you’re going to want to read! This cozy romance will give you all the Christmas feels.
I’m excited to finally be able to share this labor of love with all of you. It has been a joy to write, and it is my hope that it will bring a smile to your face.
Read MoreCover reveal and back cover blurb!
America's Favorite Christmas Town, a novella, is coming this November.
Read MoreI recently had the pleasure of chatting with Dalene on her podcast about how setting can help authors narrow their niche. That episode is now live and I’m excited to share it with you.
Read MoreMorning light streams through my office window, casting a warm glow over the quiet room. It’s early. I have my coffee mug in hand, and Genevieve, my poodle, curled up by my feet. It’s my favorite time of day.
Read MoreSometime over the last few years, I became more intentional about the ways I incorporate reading into my daily rituals. My reading routine has become a familiar and welcome part of my days, and it has worked well for me.
Read More“Do you have time to let me give you a demonstration of fountain pens before you go?”
The stationery shop’s proprietor smiled and waited for my answer. Her words surprised me. I was downtown with my mom, picking out a Birthday card for my daughter on a Friday afternoon when she asked. I paused. How long? Fountain pens? This woman seems like a sweet lady. How do I gracefully say no thank you?
I glanced at my mom, sensing she was interested. My thoughts continued. There’s no hurry. Saying yes to conversations is what slowing down looks like. My next words surprised me. “Sure, why not?”
Read MoreIn February we moved from Kirkland to Wenatchee. Both cities are in Washington state, and they’re about two and half hours away from each other. Wenatchee is where I’m from, and Kirkland is where I’ve made my home for the last twelve years. I love both places, yet I never expected to move back to Wenatchee. We weren’t specifically looking to make a change, but the way everything fell into place so easily, the agreement my husband and I both felt about our decision, and the peace we felt about it told us that it was the right one to make. I’ve seen the realization of some of my deepest heart’s desires in a short span of time, and it has left me in awe of God’s extravagant love.
Read More“In ordinary life, we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich.” -Dietrich Bonhoeffer
January brought many sweet moments that I want to remember…
Read MoreAs I shared in my last post, these are days of waiting and sitting in the in-between. I haven’t moved into my new home yet, and my old home is mostly boxed up. There are still a couple of weeks to go while all the paperwork gets filed with the title company, etc, etc. It’s a weird space to be in, and I sometimes need to remind myself to stay present, to enjoy the here and now. But occasionally, it’s good to look back—especially when preparing to move forward.
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