New Book release! Once Upon a Courtship, a collection of 12 historical novellas by 12 different authors, is not available! My novella, The Gilding of Minnie Tucker, a Gilded Age novella, is part of that collection. Enjoy exciting tales covering different eras form Regency to Gilded Age to Western! find it here:https://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-Courtship-Historical-Collection-ebook/dp/B0CM15WB87. Also available at [...]
Bay county writers fest On October 5, I was a featured guest at the Bay County Library Fest. What a delight!
Me on the gallery at Au Sable Lighthouse, MI Hi Friends, It's hard to believe I started this website eleven years ago, but in those years there have been changes to the site, thanks to my awesome web designer, Rick Loe. In addition to the changes in appearance, there have been notable changes [...]
It's not too early to start planning to attend the Blue Lake Christian Writers Retreat! Do you think God has given you an urge to write, a story to tell? Or do you write now, but want to improve your skills or find inspiration to continue? Would you like to meet experienced, published writers [...]
I'm excited to announce the release of my newest book, The Gilded Curse. No, it's not about lighthouses, but there's a lighthouse in it, of course! If you like historical suspense novels, you'll like The Gilded Curse. Here's a preview: In 1942, Lexie Smithfield becomes the only heir to her family’s dwindling fortune after her [...]
Want to write a novel? Curious about writing magazine articles? Wonder what all that “writer language” means? Join us at the Blue Lake Christian Writers Retreat April 20-23, 2016. Our award-winning faculty and professionals will be there to help. For more information, visit: http://bluelakecwr.com/ Register early to reserve your spot!
In November, 2015, I signed a contract with Daily Guideposts for some devotions in the 2017 edition. A reader of Daily Guideposts for more years than I can remember, I've always wanted to be a contributor. Finally, this year, that dream and answered prayer came true. I am so thankful to be part of this [...]
Lighthouse Devotions Now in print and kindle: Lighthouse Devotions - 52 Inspiring Lighthouse Stories. Now you can take your lighthouse devotions with you. Over fifty beautiful color photos accompany interesting tidbits of information about lighthouses along with a devotional. These devotions were based on many past posts on the lighthouse blog. [...]
In December, I was pleasantly surprised by an offer from Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas to publish my historical romantic suspense, The Gilded Curse. This book, set in 1942, is scheduled to come out in spring of 2016. Please check back to find out when the books are available.
Hi Everyone, I'm so excited that the Guideposts Christmas collection, A Cup of Christmas Cheer, is available to order now. It's a two-book set with eight stories in each. Book One has stories of Faith and Family, and Book Two has stories of Joy and Wonder. My story, A Stranger Visits the Lighthouse, is in [...]
If you look in the sky beside the lighthouse on my website, you'll see three words floating there - Inspire, Enlighten, Encourage. These three words are my motto, aka mission for my blogs. First, Enlighten: As I search for stories about lighthouses, I look for something interesting - unusual stories or unique facts. When I [...]
If you look in the sky beside the lighthouse on my website, you'll see three words floating there - Inspire, Enlighten, Encourage. These three words are my motto, aka mission for my blogs. First, Enlighten: As I search for stories about lighthouses, I look for something interesting - unusual stories or unique facts. When I [...]
Have you checked out the new Christian Fiction Historical Society blog? 30 historical romance authors have banded together to present an engaging blog to connect people who love reading Christian fiction historicals with those who love writing them. This month, the contributors are being introduced, then next month the historical posts will begin, as well [...]