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Two Giveaways for The Spider and the Sparrow

Two #giveaways for my new #WW1 novel, The Spider and the Sparrow.

Giveaway, Goodreads, Historical Fiction, Literature, New LDS Fiction, The Spider and the Sparrow

March Cover Madness

It’s March, and several of my friends have some fun March Madness activities on their blogs. Today I’m posting about … More

Book Covers, Giveaway, Literature, March Cover Madness, Ranee' S. Clark, The Paper Magician, The Spider and the Sparrow

The Rules in Rome is a Whitney Finalist!

The 2015 Whitney Award finalists were announced earlier this month, and I am thrilled that The Rules in Rome is … More

Historical Fiction, Literature, The Rules in Rome, Whitney Awards

The Spider and the Sparrow Blog Tour

This week my brand-new novel is going on blog tour! As an author, I look forward to hearing what readers … More

Blog Tours, Book Launch, Book Reviews, Giveaway, Historical Fiction, Literature, WWI

Book Release: The Spider and the Sparrow

My fifth novel is now available in paperback, ebook, and audio book formats. It’s in stock at most LDS book … More

Book Launch, Historical Fiction, Literature, Spies, writing, WWI

Pictures of the Great War

I had a pleasant surprise while researching my latest novel, The Spider and the Sparrow. It turns out that a … More

75 mm field gun, artillery, French Trenches, French Women in War, Great War, Historical Fiction, History, Literature, Munitions Factory, Propoganda Posters, Royal Flying Corps, Second Battle of Artois, Soixante-Quinze field gun, Sopwith Pup, Spies, The Spider and the Sparrow, WWI

Cover Reveal for The Spider and the Sparrow

In less than a month, my fifth novel will be available to the public. The publisher and I have kept … More

Biplanes, Book Covers, George Horace Davis, Giveaway, Historical Fiction, Literature, Royal Flying Corps, The Spider and the Sparrow, WWI

Ebook Sale

I am thrilled to announce a special ebook sale for my WWII trilogy. Now through November 30th (Cyber Monday), Espionage, … More

Deadly Alliance, Espionage, Historical Fiction, Kindle Books, Literature, sale, spy thrillers, Sworn Enemy, The Rules in Rome, WWII

Giveaway for The Rules in Rome on New LDS Fiction

This November I’m one of the sponsors for New LDS Fiction’s monthly giveaway. For a chance to win a copy … More

Giveaway, Historical Fiction, Literature, New LDS Fiction, The Rules in Rome, WWII

Interview at Flashlight Commentary

One of my favorite things about being an author is the chance I have to interact with readers. I was … More

Historical Fiction, Literature, Publishing Process, WWII

My Thoughts on the 2014 Whitney Awards

I recently emailed my editor the manuscript for my fifth book. Now that I’m done with that (at least for … More

Historical Fiction, Literature, Whitney Awards

Blog Tour: The Tulip Resistance

When I read about this blog tour I was interested in participating for two reasons. One, the author has written … More

Blog Tours, Historical Fiction, Literature, Lynne Allen, Tulip Resistance

March Book Madness: 7 Editing Strategies

Today I’m over at Rebecca Belliston’s blog as part of her annual March Book Madness. Click on the picture or link … More

Editing, Literature, March Book Madness, Rebecca Belliston, Writers Resources, writing

Goodreads Giveaway for The Rules in Rome

During the month of March I’m hosting a giveaway on Goodreads for The Rules in Rome. If you have a … More

Book Launch, Giveaway, Goodreads, Historical Fiction, Literature

The Rules in Rome Blog Tour Wrap-up

Today ends the blog tour for The Rules in Rome. I’m so grateful to Stephanie at Covenant for setting everything … More

Book Launch, Giveaway, Historical Fiction, Literature, writing

Book Release: The Rules in Rome

The Rules in Rome: Don’t blow your cover. Don’t get caught by the Gestapo. Don’t fall in love with your … More

Book Launch, Historical Fiction, Literature, Publishing Process, writing

Just in Time for Christmas Shopping . . .

I’m excited to announce that my publisher has packaged my first three novels together as an ebook and is offering … More

Book Covers, Book Launch, Historical Fiction, Literature

Advice for Aspiring Writers

I’ve had a few requests for a post like this, so here it is! I don’t consider myself an expert … More

Editing, Literature, Revisions, writing

The Next Big Thing Blog Hop, week 20

There are the books everyone talks about: Twilight, Hunger Games, Fifty Shades of Gray. But what about all those books … More

Blog Hops, Charissa Stastny, Literature, Michelle Renae Anderson, Rebecca Jamison, Stephanie Worlton

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