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 – SPF
Did you know that the first sunblock was created not for the beach, but for the ski slopes?
Word of the Week – Recruit
Ever wonder why we don’t “cruit,” but we “cruit again” (“recruit”)?
Word of the Week – Fantasy
I’m celebrating the release of my first romantasy by looking at the history of “fantasy”
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
Rearranging our lives–externally AND internally–can be a challenge…but also a cause for joy.
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?
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.
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.
What the Wise Men Can Teach Us about Taking Risks
A guest post from Lana Christian on the history of the wise men
Holiday History – Jingle Bells
Do you know the history of the song “Jingle Bells”?
Sing We Now of Christmas
Did you know WHY we sing so many catchy songs at Christmas? The answer goes back centuries!
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!
Theology in Fantasy
Why I made the choices I did in AWAKENED
Title Reveal for My Next WWII Novel!
What will my next WWII historical romance be called? Come and see!
It’s Release Day! Awakened
Join me in celebrating the release of AWAKENED, my first romantasy!
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.
So Thankful
This Thanksgiving, I am so overwhelmed with gratitude.
The Me I See
Reflections on self-image after mastectomy
Post-Op Update
An update on how I’m doing about a week after my surgery.