It’s time to begin building your reading list for the New Year! Why only 8 Most Anticipated for 2025? The truth is, we could only fit 8 circles on the form with the titles! (Same as 2024 poll) Why do a “Most Anticipated” post at all? It’s my devious plan to help readers deepen their love for the Biblical fiction …
Cover Reveal – NOBLE: The Story of Maakah
The Mock Up–First Try: The cover you see at left (or above) is the “mock up” I received from my publisher on September 7, 2024–eleven months before the book’s projected release date. Beautiful, right? I loved it. However, as the author, I’ve formed a picture in my mind of “Maakah,” and I’ve described her in great detail in my book. …
Jenelle Hovde–5 Reasons Christian Fiction Is Great to Educate Kids
I’d like to introduce you to someone who I find absolutely UH-mazing. Though I’ve never met Jenelle Hovde in person, she’s been a “cyber-friend” for several years. She won a special place in my heart when, for my sixtieth birthday, my VA (virtual assistant) commissioned Jenelle to paint a portrait of what Joseph’s wife, Asenath, might have looked like–using the …
Review of The Queen’s Cook by Tessa Afshar
Another FANTASTIC book by my sweet friend, Tessa Afshar! I had the privilege of reading an early copy and endorsing it. WOW, did I love this book! Let’s get right to the description and my thoughts… Book Description In the heart of ancient Persia, the empire’s Jewish citizens face an ominous edict that threatens their very existence. Roxannah, the …
Review of The Struggle for Love: The Story of Leah by Marilyn T. Parker
Meet my new friend, Marilyn Parker. She’s written a phenomenal novel about one of my favorite women in the Bible—Leah, Jacob’s second-choice wife—that I think you’ll enjoy. Book Description Two sisters married to the same man. A man who loves only one. Leah doesn’t want to do it—pretend to be her sister and sneak into Jacob’s wedding bed. She begs …
Review of Shield of the Mighty by Connilyn Cossette
It’s another great read from my sweet friend, Connilyn Cossette! We’ve been friends a long time, and I’m still in awe of her writing skill and research acumen. And I LOVE the romance threads she adds to her novels that always make my heart swoon! Shield of the Mighty (The King’s Men Bk #2) is one of my top picks …