With my other books, you would have been hearing about the release of The Reluctant Rival: Leah’s Story for months by now. However, since this book is part of Guideposts Ordinary Women of the Bible series, and since GP is a subscription-based publisher, I wasn’t expected to do a lot of marketing. But I’ll let you in on a secret: I love this …
We’ve all heard the old saying, “Hindsight is 20/20,” right? My new friend and author, Wendy Alsup, takes a look at Jacob’s first wife, Leah–and how our lives can be reflected in Leah’s hindsight. The Wedding The crowd gathered for a celebration—a wedding. The groom was nervous in anticipation. The young bride emerged, carefully wrapped in veils. Unknown to the …
As a reader, I usually choose a book because I enjoy the author who wrote it. Or perhaps the cover catches my eye. Or maybe I’m intrigued by the short description of the story on the back cover copy. But I seldom look at who published a book. Do you? Some of you know, I’ve been soooo honored to have been …
My new release, The Reluctant Rival: Leah’s Story, will soon release with Guideposts Books’ ongoing series called, Ordinary Women of the Bible. Because Guideposts Books is a subscription-based publisher, I won’t do all the marketing and hoopla that happens with my other books. You can purchase Leah’s Story alone or subscribe to the whole series. CLICK HERE for more information. …
Have you ever met someone when you were a little kid and maybe not especially liked them? But then, as an adult, you realize your childhood perception was completely mistaken? I felt this way when I dug deeper into research about Jacob’s wife, Leah. But I also felt this way about my own grandmother. 😕 When I was little, I …
In my January 11th blog, I shared a little about why I believed the genealogies of Jesus were different (as listed in Matthew and Luke) and “why it mattered to me.” Later that day, I received FABULOUS feedback from a very kind and knowledgeable reader. Though her opinion was different than mine, she was incredibly gracious in the way she …
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A Noble First Love is a captivating prequel novella in the King David’s Brides series, offering a tender, heart-wrenching glimpse into the early life of Maakah, Princess of Geshur. Before she ever meets David—the future king of Israel—Maakah is bound by duty, trained for diplomacy, and caught in the web of her father Talmai’s political ambitions. When she is promised to a charming Aramean prince from a rival kingdom, Maakah dares to dream that love and loyalty can coexist in a world ruled by power. But as alliances shift and betrayal lurks beneath royal vows, Maakah must choose between her heart and her homeland.
