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 – Moon
Let’s take a look at all the words that come from the same root and mean “moon” or “month”!
Word of the Week – Resurrect
Did you know that “resurrect” didn’t exist as a word until the 1770s?!
Word of the Week – Palm
In honor of Palm Sunday, let’s look at the history of “palm”
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.
Let’s Check Our “But”s
If our first response to “love them” is “but…” then we have some work to do.
The Circles of Faith
Which circle of faith are you in?
Let Your Peace Return to You
I never understood “your peace will come back to you” when we shake off the dust…but this recently hit me.
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 Is the Culper Ring?
Ever wonder about the origins of organized intelligence operations? In America, until the Revolutionary War, there simply was no organized intelligence. There were military scouts and there were occasionally spies, but not under a central system. Then came the Culper...
Science and Faith
The following is a short article I wrote as part of my Science and Faith page. You can find this, a discussion on the topic with three other writers, book recommendations, and online resources on the main page here: https://www.roseannamwhite.com/science-and-faith....
Piper’s Hole
If there’s anything more beautiful than a cave carved from a cliff by the sea, I’m not sure I’ve seen it. There’s just something breathtaking about that visual reminder of the power of the waves, isn’t there? Words like erosion and corrosion just don’t capture the...
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!
Cover Reveal of The Collector of Burned Books
Get the first peek at the cover for my Nutcracker-inspired Christmas story, Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor!
Announcing The Island Bookshop!
When we let Jesus take full possession of our heart, He does amazing things.
Awakened Cover Vote
Help me choose the cover for Awakened (and hence the style for the whole series)
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.
Happy Endings
I love stories with happy endings…but sometimes I need the stories with rocky middles too.
Why?
“Why?” may be one of the fundamental questions people ask…but it’s only helpful when approached in the right way.
Halfway through Chemo!
An update on Roseanna, halfway through her scheduled chemo treatments