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 – Peace
Did you know that “peace” and “pact” are related?
Word of the Week – Transgress
I was surprised to learn how “transgress” was used in the Bible!
Word of the Week – Scavenger
Before the Hunt begins, let’s look at what “scavenger” originally meant!
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.
The Peace Prayer
We can take so much inspiration from this famous prayer by St. Francis of Assisi!
The Blessing of Waiting
When you find yourself facing those things you didn’t expect…again
The Magic of Bookstores
Is there anything better than being surrounded by the written word?
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.
Behind the Scene Heroes
There were unknown, unseen, unsung heroes foiling the Gestapo in Germany.
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?
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!
It’s Release Day! The Collector of Burned Books
Join me in celebrating the release of THE COLLECTOR OF BURNED BOOKS, my first WW2 romance!
Discover Captivated
Discover the origins of the parents of Awakened’s hero!
During the Reign of the First Sea King
Discover the origins of Daryatla and the crown of the Sea King in Foretold!
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
Today I turn 43! So here are 43 things that have proven important to me in the last 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.
Last Day of Radiation!
Here I am at my last day of radiation therapy for breast cancer!