Writing Roseanna

Word of the Week

Thoughtful Thursdays

History's Story

Books, Books, Books!

Cancer Journey

Time to Vacate
This weekend, my family will drive down to one of our favorite places in the world--Avon, North Carolina, part of the Outer Banks. We'll settle into the oceanfront house we've rented. We'll enjoy long walks on the beach. We'll eat out a few times. We'll bask in the...
Word of the Week – Cataclysm
In the world of the Awakened, I mention that there was a great tumult, an upset, a horrible catastrophe that shook the world in the distant past and sent a portion of humanity beneath the waves to survive. In my story world, I just call it "the Great Cataclysm." But...
Catholicism in My Fiction
Back in 2016, I began writing A Song Unheard. The entire inspiration for this story was the existence of the Belgian Refugee Orchestra—a group of top-tier musicians who had to flee their native Belgium when Germany seized their small country, and who fled to the UK...
Word of the Week – Apocalypse
When we hear the word apocalypse, we think one thing and one thing only these days: THE END OF THE WORLD! Ever wonder why? Apocalypse has come to mean that because it's the Greek name of the last book in the Bible, which we English-speakers today call Revelation. Its...

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 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.

Time to Vacate

Time to Vacate

I’ll be leaving soon for vacation…but let’s look at what “vacation” means to my family.

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Catholicism in My Fiction

Catholicism in My Fiction

Why I will NEVER apologize for characters from historically Catholic nations being Catholic…and why your reviews don’t need to either.

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43 Things

43 Things

Today I turn 43! So here are 43 things that have proven important to me in the last year.

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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!

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.

43 Things

43 Things

Today I turn 43! So here are 43 things that have proven important to me in the last year.

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One Year

One Year

It’s been a year since I began my cancer treatments. Now I’m done…and reflecting on all I’ve learned and been through.

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