>The UPS Man Came Today . . .

>. . . And guess what he brought?? I’ve been waiting my whole life for this day, it seems. And it met my every expectation. I cradled the books in my arms, counted them, inhaled the scent of new paper, read each and every endorsement (thank you lovely friends for your amazingly kind words), wiped a tear as I read …

>CROSSING OCEANS by Gina Holmes UP ON CFBA with Review

>This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Crossing Oceans Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. (May 1, 2010) by Gina HolmesMY REVIEW: From the back cover copy and what I’d heard about this novel before I read the first page, I knew the main character, Jenny Lucas, was facing the end of her life. A life that would be cut …

>Read First Chapter of Chasing Lilacs

>Today it’s only 37 days until the release of Chasing Lilacs. It has seemed like forever at times, and now that it’s drawing near, my mind is racing wondering whether I’m really ready. Sort of like a wedding day or becoming a new mother for the first time, although trust me, I do not in any way compare the birth …

>Introducing Sarah Sundin and her debut novel, A DISTANT MELODY

>Two years ago, I met Sarah Sundin at Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference. She had a friendly smile and an easy manner, and one evening we found ourselves chatting. While we both agreed that nothing on earth is as sweet as a week in the redwoods, we also lamented the fact we didn’t have a book contract or even one …

>TOP FIVE INSPIRATIONAL DEBUT NOVELS OF 2009

>I am fortunate to be sharing my writing journey with other authors whose first novels released this year. Although I’m not personally acquainted with all the debut authors on this list, I’ve been entertained with a great variety of inspirational fiction. These ladies have set the bar high for me and others trying to break into the magical world of …

>CHASING LILACS Available for Pre-Order on Amazon

>Have I mentioned lately how much I’ve enjoyed the publishing process? Each phase has been like the movie Fifty First Dates – a brand new world at every turn. Most recently, I’ve been writing discussion questions for the Reader’s Guide which will be in the back of the book and providing my publisher with a list of “dream” endorsers. One …

>THE COVER OF MY DEBUT BOOK – CHASING LILACS

>Here it is—the cover of my first book, Chasing Lilacs! I’ve been anxious to share it with you (and all creation) since I first saw it a while back, and now I have word from my publisher that it’s official. I’m not sure which has been the greater thrill—getting my first contract or viewing my first book cover. I understand …