Writing Roseanna

Word of the Week

Thoughtful Thursdays

History's Story

Books, Books, Books!

Cancer Journey

During the Reign of the First Sea King
Hero or monster?If She Remains Faithful, She'll Be the Queen the Mer Have Been Waiting For That's the prophecy that has dictated every aspect of Taryn's life. Born of two Awakened, both of whom are on the run from the wicked Sea King, she doesn't dare to use her magic...
Discover the World of Aflame
Where the magic is in the meeting of those who should never be friends...A Kingdom of Snow and Ice...and lava In the world of the Awakened, where Seidon rules in Daryatla and new magic has been Awakened in that tidal kingdom, the other lands are also primed for the...
Theology in Fantasy
 How to Pick Your Fantasy World When I decided to write a fantasy, the first thing to decide was this: Do I set it in a purely fictional world, or one based on our own? Most go the "completely fictional" route. And I can appreciate that, absolutely. I can appreciate...
Word of the Week – Scorcher
Is it getting hot where you live? Maybe so hot you'd call it a scorcher? At first glance, you might not think that scorcher really needs a closer look. It obviously comes from the word scorch, meaning "to burn." Which is true. But did you know that it's been used to...

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.

Rearranged

Rearranged

Rearranging our lives–externally AND internally–can be a challenge…but also a cause for joy.

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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.

One Year

One Year

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?

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