Tag: Author

Jan 12
Author, Book Review, Reading

Everything is Just Beginning

Back in November, NetGalley and Revell approved my request to read an advanced copy of Erin Bartels latest novel, Everything is Just Beginning, which releases on January 17th. It’s a story set in the 1990s following Michael Sullivan, a talented lyricist and adequate guitarist, after that ever-elusive recording deal. To say this opportunity excited me […]

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Dec 2
Author, Family Life, Reading

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas…

I’m not sure about you, but December has barrelled into my world without an invitation, and I’m scrambling to keep organised with all our family commitments. With another school year ending, secondary school presentation night, a Year 11 camp, our church community Christmas carols event, various Christmas functions for the girls, four family Christmas gatherings, […]

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Nov 15
Author, Book Review, Fun Facts, Reading

Writing Letters Authentically, Izzy

Last week I read Pepper Basham’s latest release, Authentically, Izzy, a delightful epistolary novel which released today. Someone raved about it in an online reader group I frequent, and I jumped onto NetGalley and submitted a “pretty please let me read it” request to Thomas Nelson. I’m so glad they approved my request because I […]

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Nov 11
Author, Reading

“Fractured Mind” is Live!

Yesterday was a day filled with several milestones: Mr Wonderful and I celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary, my new washing machine arrived, and Tara’s story released to the world! Yippee! Here’s a little peek from one of my favourite early scenes in Fractured Mind. I can’t help but grin when I think about the friendship […]

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Oct 20
Author, Family Life, Fun Facts

Smelling the Proverbial Roses

I drafted and scrapped two blog posts today. Two posts containing worthy ideas relevant to my world as a mum, a reader and a writer. You know, stuff I often share here. But they just didn’t… fit. Sure, they were great personal writing exercises. I approached each task with prayerful consideration, as I usually do, […]

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