Writing Roseanna

Word of the Week

Thoughtful Thursdays

History's Story

Books, Books, Books!

Cancer Journey

Word of the Week – Corduroy
After looking at the history of chiffon last week, I thought it would be fun to take a peek at the history of other fabric names...and given that we'd firmly into autumn here in the Northern Hemisphere, I decided to start with some cozy, autumnal fabrics. So...
Keep Moving
I'm no athlete, but occasionally I think back to gym class, and to that brief period when I ran cross-country. I remember the times when I or a friend would stumble and fall, maybe twist a knee or an ankle. I remember those flashes of pain and the thought of, "There...
Word of the Week – Chiffon
In The Island Bikeshop, my heroine is a bookish woman, Lara, who loves random word facts (we see a hint of this in book 2, The Island Bakeshop, before she takes center stage in this book 3). At one point in the story, she and the hero, Asher, are making pasta,...
Cover Reveal of The Translator’s War
It's Time!For Another Cover Reveal!!There are some stories that just grab me by the heart and don't let me go. I never know which ones are going to do that, not until I'm working on them. And then...they consume me. My mind is thoroughly caught up in the storyworld...

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.

Idols

Idols

What exactly are idols…and why exactly are they dangerous?

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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.