Writing Roseanna

Word of the Week

Thoughtful Thursdays

History's Story

Books, Books, Books!

Cancer Journey

The Health Update
I'm writing this over Thanksgiving weekend. Since Xoe is home, that means I'm back at my desk in the kitchen, where it's chillier than I'd like in the winter...but where I have a fabulous view out the window. The winter birds are now hopping around--always there, in...
Give Thanks in…
When the sun shines bright and warms me,When the wind is gentle on my face,When the world is awash in Your splendor...I give You thanks, O Lord. When thunder shakes my world,When the waters rise and overwhelm me,When the winds shake my foundations...I give You thanks,...
Word of the Week – Thanksgiving
So...how have I never actually done thanksgiving as a Word of the Week??? I've looked into the history of the holiday, but not actually the word. An oversight we shall rectify. 😉 The word thanksgiving as "the act of giving thanks" dates to 1530, with what I hope is...
Strange Timing
Sometimes, God's timing just leaves me astounded. Even when it's something that, to most, would seem small. I had one of those moments in my writing world just after getting that call about the lesion on my brain, and I wanted to take a few minutes to tell you about...

Word of the Week

Since 2011, readers have been enjoying my “Word of the Week” posts, which look not just at the definition of a word, but at its history and etymology. These quick little peeks into words we use every day (or…don’t), are a fun way to learn something new in just a minute or two! Word Nerds, unite!

Thoughtful Thursdays

Though a novelist by trade, one of the trademarks of my books is the spiritual depth and exploration I include as my characters work through what it really means to walk out their faith. Faith, in fact, is one of the things I like to ponder most. In these once-a-week articles, I get thoughtful at the crossroads of faith, family, and fiction.

Strange Timing

Strange Timing

When God is at work, sometimes the strangest coincidences happen, even in the writing life of an author.

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History’s Story

Nearly all of my books are historicals, which means I do A LOT of research. Check out History’s Story for this novelist’s take on some of the historical tidbits I’ve learned through my research, especially on topics that end up in my novels.

Books, Books, Books!

It goes without saying that with a novelist, it always comes down to BOOKS. These posts are your go-to for book news, cover reveals, book releases, Scavenger Hunts, giveaways, and bookish merch!

Strange Timing

Strange Timing

When God is at work, sometimes the strangest coincidences happen, even in the writing life of an author.

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Cancer Journey

In April of 2024, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. As I underwent chemo, a bilateral mastectomy, radiation, and protein-blocker injections, I kept writing…books, but also blogs that shared my journey. Some are factual. Most are reflections of how God held me through it. So often I heard “thank you being vulnerable” and “you’re an inspiration.” My only goal was to share so that others can borrow the strength and faith I had to borrow from those who came before me. So if that’s you, if you need that hand held out right now, whatever you’re facing…here are my reflections.

Strange Timing

Strange Timing

When God is at work, sometimes the strangest coincidences happen, even in the writing life of an author.

read more