Writing Roseanna
Word of the Week
Thoughtful Thursdays
History's Story
Books, Books, Books!
Cancer Journey
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!
Word of the Week – Queen
Did you know that “queen” means “wife”? Well…sort of.
Word of the Week – Wife
“Wife” has been around for a long time…but what are its roots?
Word of the Week – Husband
“Husband” has been around for a long time…but what are its roots?
Thoughtful Thursdays
Though a novelist by trade, one of the trademarks of my books is the spiritual depth and exploration I includes 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 gets thoughtful at the crossroads of faith, family, and fiction.
How to Have a Conversation: A Primer
The art of conversation is one that humanity developed at the start…and forgets regularly. So let’s take a lighthearted approach to how to talk to people without wanting to bob ’em upside the head.
Grappling
I have a hard time grappling with it when facts don’t bear out something I want to be true. I suspect I’m not alone. So what can we learn from it?
Canceled
Is the correct push-back to ‘cancel culture’ to…cancel it?
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.
Holiday History – Spruce
Do you know the history of one of our favorite kinds of Christmas trees?
Holiday History – Gingerbread
Do you know the history of gingerbread?
Holiday History – Sugar-Plums
Do you know the history of sugar-plums?
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!
Spring 2025 Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #11
It’s time for another Scavenger Hunt!
Cover Reveal of Awakened
Get the first peek at the cover for my first romantasy novel, Awakened.
It’s Release Day! An Honorable Deception
Join me in celebrating the release of AN HONORABLE DECEPTION, book 3 in the Imposters series!
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.
Last Day of Radiation!
Here I am at my last day of radiation therapy for breast cancer!
A Super-Hero Christmas
A year ago, I never would have guessed that I’d be spending Christmas 2024 getting radiation…but here we are!
So Thankful
This Thanksgiving, I am so overwhelmed with gratitude.