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 – Fantasy
I’m celebrating the release of my first romantasy by looking at the history of “fantasy”
Word of the Week – King
The history of the word “king” is actually rather murky…
Word of the Week – Queen
Did you know that “queen” means “wife”? Well…sort of.
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.
Grappling
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?
Canceled
Is the correct push-back to ‘cancel culture’ to…cancel it?
Inhuman Reactions
The people of the New Testament always expected Christ to react as a human…are we doing the same?
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.
Advent – The Savior Will Come
Though Christ has already been born in that stable, in this season, we dwell on yearning for Him, longing for Him like the world did leading up to that miracle.
The Codebreakers of Room 40
North American has only one native plant with caffeine: yaupon. And thanks to its stimulants and antioxidants, it’s been loved for centuries!
Intelligence Methods Used by the Culper Ring – Part 1: Invisible Inks
America’s first spy organization, the Culper Ring, couldn’t have been as successful as they were during the American Revolution without some cutting-edge (for the time) tricks of the trade. They used ciphers and codes, invisible inks, signals, and drop locations for...
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! Awakened
Join me in celebrating the release of AWAKENED, my first romantasy!
Surprise! The Island Bookshop!
The Island Bookshop is HERE!
Spring 2025 Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #11
It’s time for another Scavenger Hunt!
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.
Inspiring
When we let Jesus take full possession of our heart, He does amazing things.
Chemo Is DONE!
When we let Jesus take full possession of our heart, He does amazing things.
42 Things
Today I turn 42! So here are 42 things that have proven important to me in the last year.