About the Book

Book: Cerulean Rose

Author: Demi Griffin

Genre: Romantasy/Fairy Tale Retelling

Release Date: January 20, 2026

Hidden in a tiny cottage away from the ordinary existence of Cerulean’s citizens, Aural lived a simple life with her father in Sabean Woods. When he is struck by a serious illness, that ordinary life suddenly became extraordinary.

In search of a physician, Aural breaks her promise never to leave the woods. When her path crosses with a Mystic, the manipulative Duchess, and the Prince of Cerulean, Aural realizes something beyond her simple quest to help her dying father has mapped out her journey.

An ancient legend about a brotherly rivalry that resulted in tragedy stirs up the Fates guarding Cerulean. If the Cerulean Rose doesn’t bloom again, the kingdom is destined to perish.

A wild path filled with romance, mystery, and intrigue shapes Aural’s heart in ways she could not have imagined as she gets sucked into the legend. Would it be enough to restore the foundation of true love that established the kingdom of Cerulean hundreds of years ago? Could a simple girl satisfy the Fates, capture a prince’s heart, overcome a king’s prejudice, and save Cerulean’s Rose?

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About the Author

Demi (also D.M. Griffin) Griffin is the author of several novels and has won multiple literary awards. Her novels in The Encounter Series won various Independent Author awards in the category of Religious Fiction.

She writes Christian Fantasy, Biblical, and Historical Fiction. She currently resides in Northern California with her husband of over thirty years. She truly believes that a book that sits on a shelf unread is like a planted seed that never blossoms. Nothing delights her more than sharing a story.

More from D.M.

The inspiration behind The Fates Trilogy came after I spent a few years crafting an epic fantasy series called The Illumination Chronicles. I wanted to write something light-hearted and less involved. What began as a simple idea for a single story quickly escalated into a trilogy—all because of the final scene in the first book. Though it isn’t a cliffhanger, my author’s mind grabbed onto the possibilities, and the second book invaded my dreams at night. Then the third. The combination of romance and fantasy was too much fun to stop at writing one book.

The royalty element is what I enjoy most about the stories in this series. Exploring the complicated relationships between fathers and sons, and the unspoken bond of brotherhood, added depth to the otherwise light-hearted stories. In this trilogy, the Christian influence is less pronounced than in my other novels, but the overarching themes of unity and sacrifice reach their peak in the final book.

The characters in The Fates Trilogy struggle with issues that echo Christian values. Some of the issues include the sting of prejudice, the challenge of forgiveness, and the ache of feeling forsaken. Each book dives deeper into those ideas until they culminate in the epic climax in the last story.

However, my main goal in the first book was to ensure that the narrative centered on the theme of love. Fairy tales swirled in my mind during my childhood, weaving vibrant worlds in my imagination. Cinderella was one of my favorite fairy tales, so it comes as no surprise that those vibes worked their way into this story. Yet, putting my own spin on it, I added depth, intrigue, and instead of glass slippers… a blue rose.

While the vibes of that classic story have found their way into Cerulean Rose, it pulses with its own heartbeat. The faint imprint of a quest for true love feels familiar … but there is so… much…. more.

Interview with the Author

• What does success as an author look like to you?

Measuring success as an author can be tricky. Like most indie authors, the financial support is crucial so that I can keep writing and meet the expenses that come with publication. However, the truest success as an author comes when a book I have written resonates deeply, touching a reader’s heart in a transformative way or arriving at a moment in their life when they most needed it. I am thrilled beyond words when I can share a story and see how God has touched another person’s life through it.

• Which character did you connect to best in this book?

While I enjoyed all the characters in Cerulean Rose for various reasons, I think I connected most with Aural. I am introverted by nature, often feel overlooked, and am sometimes surprised at how events unfolded in my life. Her unwavering trust, the boldness that flared when needed, and the sacrificial love that bloomed within her heart inspire me to live my life with Christ-like principles.

• What inspired this book?

This book was inspired by my favorite fairy-tale, Cinderella. Following years lost in a sprawling fantasy world, I sought a literary sorbet, a less demanding writing journey than the previous project. Langlee and Aural sprang into my mind, and I was swept away on a sweet adventure, something I had envisioned as a one-book story. However, the way it ended had me scrambling to write another one, thus turning it into a trilogy.

• What is your favorite Bible verse or life verse?

I have many favorite Bible verses. However, the one that anchors most of my writing is Galatians 5:25. If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. I hope that every word I read and write will reflect that verse, constantly aligning me with the Spirit and glorifying God. I think imagination is a gift; it can deepen our faith when we carefully consider God’s Word.

• What are you reading right now?

I am always reading new books, ARC copies of upcoming releases, and books for reviews. Currently, I toggle between my favorite genres: historical fiction, biblical fiction, and fantasy. So far this year, some of my favorites include Jaime Ogle’s As Sure as the Sea; Heather Kaufman’s On Living Stone, and Paige Reed’s Revealing Shadows.

Blog Stops

Book Looks by Lisa, April 10

Simple Harvest Reads, April 11 (Author Interview)

For Him and My Family, April 11

Lily’s Corner, April 12

Artistic Nobody, April 13 (Author Interview)

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, April 14

Guild Master, April 15 (Author Interview)

The Lofty Pages, April 16

Fiction Book Lover, April 17 (Author Interview)

Texas Book-aholic, April 18

For the Love of Literature, April 19 (Author Interview)

Holly’s Book Corner, April 19

Tell Tale Book Reviews, April 20 (Author Interview)

Leslie’s Library Escape, April 21

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, April 22

Blossoms and Blessings, April 23 (Author Interview)

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Demi is giving away the grand prize of a $25 Amazon Gift Card and a copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://gleam.io/s3FDM/cerulean-rose-celebration-tour-giveaway

About the Book

Book: The Star-Blessed

Author: Angie Dickinson

Genre: YA Fantasy Retelling

Release Date: March 10, 2026

Three legendary origins of power. Two royal bloodlines. One deadly curse.

The kingdom of Stelauris is slowly dying. A season of poison infects the air, earth, and water with increasing deadliness each year, and a deep love of gold and power infects the failing mind of the king. His only daughter and first in line to the throne, Princess Seren, lives in tightly controlled isolation. When she is suddenly thrust into royal society, she struggles to hide the strain of untamed magic awakening in her blood.

Seren’s newly appointed personal guard, Sir Corin, resents the exile of his people. As heir to a long-banished line of succession and the last of the land’s legendary protectors, he holds no loyalty for the current royal family and their history of unhinged cruelty.

As death steals over the kingdom and the schemes at court grow deadlier, the princess and the guard are forced to face their fears, their troubled pasts, and the cost of personal freedom.

The Star-Blessed is a reimagining and reinventing of two fairy tales: “Rumpelstiltskin” and “Cat-Skin” by the Brothers Grimm.

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Guest Review from Mindy

About the Author

Angie Dickinson is a lifelong lover of magical stories that point to truth, hope, and redemption. She is the author of Truth Cursed, a YA fantasy with Enclave Publishing. Angie especially loves to read and write historically inspired fantasy, mystery, and fairy tales. She enjoys Earl Grey tea, reading too late at night, and spending time with her husband and children at their home in the woods of Michigan.

More from Angie

If you’re like me, I suspect you can still remember the soft sounds and smells of the local or school library that you visited in childhood. You can probably remember the thrill of finding a book that you longed to spend time paging through in peace. For me, the greatest thrills came whenever I found a beautifully illustrated fairy tale. Fairy tale collections were always my favorite, and finding illustrated versions by talented artists made my heart sing.

Reading and re-reading fairy tales as a child eventually led to writing my own retelling as an adult. I began with an unusual tale that was very familiar to me via its illustrated retelling: “Cat-Skin” by the Brothers Grimm has been gorgeously retold (and mercifully sanitized) by Charlotte Huck, and illustrated by Anita Lobel. This picture book for children is titled Princess Furball, and is one of my old favorites that never left me. I chose this story and its original source for my retelling, lightening the darker original elements in my own way, but including the story beats, themes, and motifs that were so dear to me. I put my own twist on the tale, which surprisingly (even to me) included a subplot that was a retelling of its own: “Rumpelstiltskin.” I have loved many versions of this familiar story over the years, but my favorite is an illustrated retelling by Paul O. Zelinsky. I have read this one to my children countless times, and it has always set my mind whirring with the different ways that it could be told again.

For my retelling, I lovingly mined these two stories, “Cat-Skin” and “Rumpelstiltskin,” and worked them together into a foundation for a new fairy tale. The frame holds pieces of the old tales, but it’s wrapped up in something brand new. This is a story of a young woman and a young man whose paths cross and wend down a road marked by destiny, shadowed by grief, and lit by courage. Their story is a new fairy tale, reflected in gold and fortified by the faithful gleam of the stars.

Blog Stops

Texas Book-aholic, March 31

Devoted Steps, April 1

The Lofty Pages, April 1

Inspired by Fiction, April 2

Because Fiction, April 3 (Author Interview)

Lily’s Corner, April 4

Blogging With Carol, April 5

Artistic Nobody, April 6 (Author Interview)

Holly’s Book Corner, April 7

Guild Master, April 8 (Author Interview)

Tell Tale Book Reviews, April 9

Simple Harvest Reads, April 10 (Guest Review from Mindy)

Fiction Book Lover, April 11 (Author Interview)

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, April 12 (Spotlight)

To Everything There Is A Season, April 12

Vicky Sluiter, April 13 (Author Interview)

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Angie is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card and a hardcover copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://gleam.io/0iDN2/the-star-blessed-celebration-tour-giveaway

About the Book

Book: God Storys: Told By a Daughter of the Most High King

Author: Victorya Wright

Genre: Non-Fiction; Inspirational

Release Date: October 14, 2025

Do you have a personal mantra that guides you? Have you ever felt God’s presence so strongly that it seemed as if He was right beside you? Do you seek His wisdom when faced with tough decisions?

For me, my constant prayer is “Not in my own strength, Lord. Not in my own strength. Guide me. Direct me. Help me.” Since childhood I have experienced God’s undeniable presence, leading me in ways both profound and personal. There are moments when I turn, expecting to see someone beside me, only to realize it is His unseen nearness. When uncertainty arises, I seek clarity through prayer and my own version of the ancient Thummim and Urim – trusting Him to reveal the way forward. God Storys is a compilation of 30 true, standalone vignettes that testify to these Divine encounters – extraordinary moments that are not mere coincidences, but God-instances. May these stories inspire you, strengthen your faith, and open your eyes to His presence in your own life.

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About the Author

Born at Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles during one of the city’s largest earthquakes, I took my first breath as the building swayed and the gurney rolled – my parents recount a dramatic beginning marked by both chaos and grace. Life since then has been rich with God’s goodness, meaningful relationships, and profound learning. It has also brought seasons of hardship, loss and shame – yet grace has always abounded.  I am the mother of seven children, two of whom are already in heaven. My five God-fearing, compassionate, and well-educated adult children live in five U. S. states. My greatest joy is spending time with them and my 14 adorable grandchildren. I have spent most of my life working in healthcare and continue to serve part time in my orofacial myofunctional therapy private practice in San Diego County and beyond. I am passionate about proclaiming all that God has done.

More from Victorya

I have been asked, “What is the purpose of this book? I believe that the answer to that question lies in the fact that you are holding this book in your hands and reading these God storys. That is not a coincidence; it is another God incidence. I do not believe in coincidence. I believe that our lives and our world are beautifully orchestrated by a very personal, very relational Creator.

This book is not about me; it is not about spiritual one-upmanship. This book is all about Him … about having a relationship with Him. I am an ordinary person; I am an ordinary Christian. I am merely His scribe writing out of obedience. Even the cover and subtitle of this book reflect God storys. I photographed the sunset from my front door before this book was ever written. The song that I refer to “The Truth”, reflects our royal relationship with Him as our King. The lock on the cover is to be unlocked as you explore your own relationship with Him, the God Who breathed life into our nostrils.

Blog Stops

Simple Harvest Reads, April 8 (Author Interview)

Artistic Nobody, April 9 (Author Interview)

Guild Master, April 10 (Author Interview)

Texas Book-aholic, April 11

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, April 12

Fiction Book Lover, April 13 (Author Interview)

Vicky Sluiter, April 14 (Author Interview)

For the Love of Literature, April 15 (Author Interview)

Lots of Helpers, April 15

Tell Tale Book Reviews, April 16 (Author Interview)

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, April 17

Blossoms and Blessings, April 18 (Author Interview)

Stories By Gina, April 19 (Author Interview)

Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, April 20 (Author Interview)

Mary Hake, April 20

Books, Books, & More Books, April 21 (Author Interview)

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Victorya is giving away the grand prize of a $100 VISA gift card, a hardcover signed copies of the book and 2-Gold Antique Skeleton Keys [for bookmarks, decoration, favors, or handiwork]!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://gleam.io/C8evw/god-storys-told-by-a-daughter-of-the-most-high-king-celebration-tour-giveaway

About the Book

Book: Firebreak

Author: Kathy Tyers

Genre: Science Fiction Space Opera

Release Date: March 10, 2026

What would you sacrifice to save your family and your home world?

Lady Firebird Caldwell returns to the world of her birth, Netaia, intending to introduce her young sons to the noble Electors while her husband, Brennen, conducts a military inspection. When mysterious ships in distress suddenly approach the planet, the Electorate sends her to initiate first contact. Forced to work alongside a vengeful childhood enemy, Firebird uses everything within her power—even her passion for music—to negotiate, only to discover their alien technology threatens all the worlds she holds dear.

Facing ruthless betrayal, Firebird undertakes a deadly journey to salvage the mission. Brennen must make daring use of his telepathic powers to save human life in the galactic Whorl, including that of their young sons. But saving the worlds might force Brennen to give the order that would mean Firebird’s death. In a galaxy poised on the edge of ruin, survival may demand the ultimate sacrifice—from them both.

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Guest Review from Mindy

About the Author

Kathy Tyers is known for her award-winning Firebird series and two licensed Star Wars Legends novels, including New York Times bestseller The Truce at Bakura. Her messiah-in-space novel, Daystar, which concluded the original Firebird series, won a 2013 Carol Award, and in 2019, Shivering World received the Christy Award in the visionary category. At home in southwest Montana with her husband, William T. Gillin, Kathy focuses on writing, music, and short-season vegetable gardening.

More from Kathy

Is the Firebird Series “Space Opera”?

Kathy Tyers

You may have come across the term “space opera” and wondered what it meant. Sopranos in space suits?

The term comes to us by way of “horse opera,” those good old-fashioned western movies with horses and bad guys and adventures and sweet-rated romance. With space opera, it’s “head ’em off at the next galaxy” and the sheriff carries a blaster (a blazer in my books) instead of a revolver, but it often has the same flavor. Remember the sci-fi TV series “Firefly”? It acknowledged its western-movie roots with horse chases and train rides. Often, people who dislike most science fiction for its far-futuristic technology find that they enjoy space opera, because its beating heart is the characters who are having the adventure.

I’ve written two kinds of science fiction. My Christy-award winning novel Shivering World is what we call “hard” science fiction. The plot revolves around solving a scientifically plausible problem.

I like to explain the distinction between hard SF, soft SF, and space opera like this: All science fiction has a veneer of scientific credibility. With hard SF, that veneer has to be so thick that a scientist in that field wouldn’t scoff. I once read a compelling hard SF story in which the characters were saved by knowing the melting point of aluminum and whether it would float them across a pool of extraterrestrial lava (plainly, they were too far off Earth to Google it).

Soft SF has a thinner scientific veneer, with more emphasis on well-drawn characters. In space opera, the veneer can be thin indeed. Some people mock the Star Wars movies for showing that explosions in space go “boom” although sound waves are carried by air molecules.

Do Star Wars fans care? No! They’re in it for the adventure, the fight scenes, the fabulous visual effects, John Williams’s music, and the sense of hope that even in dark times, maybe goodness will win out.

Can’t we all use some of that?

In my Firebird space opera series, I keep the science plausible if I can. My telepaths’ ancestors dabbled in genetic manipulation to create those abilities. They exceed lightspeed using a technology that turns every shipboard molecule sideways to normal space (say quasi-orthogonal three times fast). My “magical weapon,” the crystace, contains a crystal whose X and Y axes elongate dramatically when activated by sound at a particular resonant frequency. I explained the crystace just once, at the start of the series, because what really matters in these tales is whether Lady Firebird will survive to have another adventure.

Yet there’s music in my space operas. Firebird plays a small harp, which becomes a plot point in Firebreak. All of my chapter titles have musical subheadings such as allegro con fuoco, like instructions for a performer.

There is also chaste, moral romance and deep love between a pair-bonded husband and wife. My sister accused me of trying to “create the perfect man” in my series hero, Brennen. I won’t call him perfect—no one is—but I think he’d be a catch on any planet. Then there’s Prince Tel, left a widower . . .

If you’ve never enjoyed science fiction, you might try a space opera, maybe even mine. If you already enjoy science fiction, this series could fall within your comfort zone, too.

Blog Stops

Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, March 25

Because Fiction, March 26 (Author Interview)

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 27 (Spotlight)

Artistic Nobody, March 28 (Author Interview)

Blogging With Carol, March 29

Blossoms and Blessings, March 30 (Spotlight)

Guild Master, March 31 (Author Interview)

The Lofty Pages, March 31

Stories By Gina, April 1 (Spotlight)

Fiction Book Lover, April 2 (Author Interview)

Texas Book-aholic, April 2

Tell Tale Book Reviews, April 3

Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, April 4 (Spotlight)

Vicky Sluiter, April 5 (Author Interview)

Simple Harvest Reads, April 6 (Guest Review from Mindy)

Books, Books, & More Books, April 7 (Spotlight)

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Kathy is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card and a copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://gleam.io/28yLK/firebreak-celebration-tour-giveaway

About the Book

Book: A Hundred Magical Reasons

Author: Laura DeNooyer

Genre: Biographical historical fiction, literary fiction, book club fiction

Release Date: January 7, 2025

Most fairy tales have happy endings, but is it too late for this one? After all, Mrs. Charlotte Rose Gordon, the disgruntled town recluse, is eighty-eight and has grown weary of fighting the dragons of her past—including the desire to clear her husband’s name of a 1918 crime.

Dragons of a different kind pursue Carrie Kruisselbrink.

During 1980, the summer of her private rebellion, Carrie defies parental expectations and pursues her café dream. While waiting for funding, she takes a job with Mrs. Gordon.

As Mrs. Gordon unfolds the story of her oppressive childhood and delightful friendship with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz author, L. Frank Baum, Carrie never expects to encounter her own fears and soul-searching.

In this modern-day fairy tale that weaves between 1980 and the early 1900s, Mr. Baum’s influence impacts each woman’s personal quests on a hero’s journey neither anticipates. Can Carrie and Mrs. Gordon find common ground in battling their respective dragons?

Excerpt from the Book:

Once upon a time, there lived a girl who didn’t know she was a princess, or that three dragons pursued her …

Chapter 1

May 28, 1980

Two weeks after college graduation with no diploma to show for it, Carrie Kruisselbrink stormed from her house like a prairie gale. Mom handed her an overnight bag, but Carrie left with an overstuffed suitcase. She wasn’t going back.

The storm started brewing in childhood, but this morning the temperature spiked as she emptied the dishwasher, her mother barking orders. As if Carrie hadn’t been responsible while away four years at college.

Mom chose that moment to pounce. She thrust a paper under Carrie’s chin. Skimming the list of elementary teacher positions, Carrie resisted the urge to rip it up and cast it to the wind. She had her own career goals.

She trudged upstairs to her bedroom and found respite among her overflowing bookshelves. But not for long. The room shrank, the headboard rattled as Mother barged in. Gusting at ninety miles per hour, she tidied Carrie’s desk. “Most teachers have contracts already.” In the updraft, Mother rearranged pens. “When will you mail more résumés?”

Missed an Excerpt? Go Here:

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Excerpt Five: https://www.becausefiction.com/posts/a-hundred-magical-reasons-book-spotlight/
Excerpt Six: https://www.thebookishledger.com/posts/a-hundred-magical-reasons-book-spotlight/
Excerpt Seven: https://thequietbookmark.com/posts/a-hundred-magical-reasons-book-spotlight/

About the Author

Laura DeNooyer thrives on creativity and encouraging it in others. A Calvin College graduate, she is a teacher, wife, parent of four adult children, and an award-winning author of heart-warming historical and contemporary fiction. Her novels are perfect for fans of Patti Callahan Henry, Erin Bartels, or Amanda Cox. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her reading, walking, drinking tea with friends, or taking a road trip.

About the Book

Book: Bernadette: A Sweet, Quirky, Romantic Twist

Author: Jennifer Lynn Cary

Genre: Sweet Romantic Comedy

Release Date: August 4, 2025

She’s supposed to be a small-town girl…

…He’s billed as America’s biggest heartthrob.

What could possibly go wrong? How about everything?

Tiny Bernie Sawrey is perfectly happy fixing carburetors until her stepmother ambushes her with a blind date. The catch? It’s with movie star Garrett Lomas, Bernie’s secret celebrity crush and the reason she’s haunted the drive-in alone her entire adult life.

There’s just one teensy problem: Bernie’s about as Hollywood-ready as a rusty muffler.

But when her dad’s garage faces financial ruin, suddenly playing Kokomo’s answer to the girl-next-door doesn’t seem so impossible, if it will help. How hard can it be to fake being normal for a few weeks?

Meanwhile, Gabe Lomas thought being his identical twin’s stunt double only involved driving race cars—not impersonating him at charity events in small-town Indiana. But when the movie studio execs set up the deal and Garrett’s fiancée says no way, Gabe trades his helmet for a fake smile and a very real problem.

The problem? Bernie Sawrey, all five-foot-nothing of her, with enough quirk and innocence to charm the grumpiest producer. That’s the problem.

Gabe is falling for her hard, only she thinks he’s his famous brother.

And she just might be falling for him too.

Now he’s caught between protecting his brother’s career and protecting his own heart. Because telling Bernie the truth might send her racing away—but not telling her guarantees he’ll lose her when she finds out.

Return to 1973 Kokomo, Indiana, where the cardinal in the sycamore knows that love—like a good engine—runs best when all the parts are genuine. A sweet, hilarious tale of mistaken identity, small-town charm, and finding love when you’re not even being yourself.

You will enjoy this sweet, quirky tale of secret twists, because sometimes the best love stories start with a little white lie and maybe a bit of motor oil.

Click here to get your copy!

Guest Review from Donna

About the Author

Historical Christian Romance author and three-time Selah Award nominee, Jennifer Lynn Cary, likes to say you can take the girl out of Indiana, but you can’t take the Hoosier out of the girl. Now transplanted to the Arizona desert, this direct descendant of Davy Crockett and her husband of forty-plus years enjoy time with family where she shares tales of her small-town heritage and family legacies with their grandchildren. She is the author of The Crockett Chronicles series, The Relentless series, and The Weather Girls trilogy, as well as the stand-alone novel, Cheryl’s Going Home, her novella Tales of the Hob Nob Annex Café, and her split-time novels The Traveling Prayer Shawl and The Forgotten Gratitude Journal. Her current spin-off series, The Weather Girls Wedding Shoppe and Venue, contains standalones with a common thread.

More from Jennifer

As I put this series together in my head, certain books were right there, laid out, easy to have a handle on them. But with Bernadette, I knew two things: she was a tiny spitfire, and the first line of the book had to be someone calling out her name. Why? Because that’s the way the Four Tops started the song that was my inspiration. Sort of. Actually, that is the only thing I used from the song.

I also wanted to introduce my readers to other places I remembered in Kokomo during the 1970s. I’d only been to the Kokomo Speedway once, and all I could remember was that it was loud. It was my one and only date with a longtime friend who had been an on-again, off-again boyfriend of my best friend. After we moved to Arizona, I had a chance to go back home for a few weeks before my senior year. Cheryl and Jim were no longer an item, but I’d been friends with both. Jim asked if I wanted to go to the races and I agreed. Can’t remember if we took his motorcycle or not, but I did ride with him once or twice on that trip. The funny thing is, we knew we were better as friends, and especially with the long distance between us, that was all either of us wanted. We remained friends for many years before we lost contact—I got to meet his wife and daughters, and he met my husband.

About the time I was starting this book, as the plot ideas were coming together, one of my sweet sisters from our Bible study group succumbed to cancer. Debbie was a sweet light, and I wanted to honor her. I asked her family if I could use her name in the story and they agreed.

Finally, I think every girl remembers the first boy to ask her to go steady. The thing is, I’m not sure who it was. From kindergarten through fourth grade, I went to school with the Richardson twins. Both were sweet and funny. Mike was the more outgoing, Mark was quieter.

I remember one time going to their house and making Christmas ornaments from straws after we learned how in school.

One day I got a phone call. I’d learned to tell them apart in person, but on the phone, not so much. I got asked to go steady. My dad had already informed me that ten-years-old was too young, so I blamed it on Dad and declined.

A few minutes later, I got a second phone call. Again I was asked to go steady and had to say no. The thing is, I never knew who asked first!

After that year we moved across town though I kept in touch with my friends. It was only about two-three years later that I learned Mike had died from an accident. It wasn’t my first intro to death, but it was concerning someone my own age.

It’s been almost sixty years since I last saw Mike Richardson, but I still remember him with fondness. Another reason I had twins in this story. If only I knew which twin had asked me to go steady first.

Blog Stops

Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, March 26

Tell Tale Book Reviews, March 27 (Author Interview)

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 28

Texas Book-aholic, March 29

Blossoms and Blessings, March 30 (Author Interview)

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, March 30

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, March 31

Blogging With Carol, April 1

Stories By Gina, April 2 (Author Interview)

Simple Harvest Reads, April 3 (Guest Review from Donna)

She Lives to Read, April 4

Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, April 5 (Author Interview)

For Him and My Family, April 5

Paula’s Pad of Inspiration, April 6

Pause for Tales, April 7

Books, Books, & More Books, April 8 (Author Interview)

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Jennifer is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card and an eBook copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://gleam.io/iwo6B/bernadette-celebration-tour-giveaway

About the Ministry

Book: My Prayer Ministry (in daily blog form)

Author: Anita Higman

Genre: Daily Scriptures, Prayers, and Questions for Pondering

My latest endeavor is not a book, but a prayer ministry in blog form, which is entitled, JourneyWomanPrayers. Please feel free to drop by my website at anitahigman.com and check out my free miniblog of daily prayers, scriptures, and questions for pondering. If you would like to receive future prayers straight to your inbox, you may subscribe to them on my website.

About the Author

Anita Higman—an award-winning and bestselling author from Texas—has authored or coauthored fifty-plus books, and she has a BA in the combined fields of speech communication, psychology, and art. A few of Anita’s favorite things are fairytale castles, antiquing, exotic teas, gardening, being with her family and friends, and, of course, her daily visits with Jesus.

Anita’s latest endeavor is a prayer ministry entitled, JourneyWomanPrayers. Please feel free to drop by her website at anitahigman.com and check out her free miniblog of daily prayers, scriptures, and questions for pondering. If you would like to receive future prayers straight to your inbox, you may subscribe to them on her website.

Featured Prayer

The Goo Went Airborne

Be completely humble and gentle;

be patient, bearing with one another in love.

Ephesians 4:2 (NIV)

Dear God, I screamed at my child today. As You know, the whole debacle started when she accidentally dropped a saucer of prune puree. The brown goo splattered all over the highchair, the floor, the curtains, me, and even the ceiling! My little one giggled, and knowing the long cleanup, I screamed. And then we cried together. Good grief.

The house is clean again, but I am so sorry, Lord. Show me how to be humbler, gentler, and more patient with my family.

Questions for Pondering…

What are some other good Bible verses about patience?

When did I keep my cool in a similar family situation, and did the rest of the day feel more blessed rather than stressed, even with the extra cleanup?

The Goo Went Airborne – Anita Higman

My Thoughts

I think this is an important prayer for those moments where things beyond our control go awry and cause frustration. These are moments where we can leave a lasting impact on those around us by keeping calm and cool while trusting God for the rest!

More from Anita

Beginnings….

Some might wonder why I chose to start a prayer blog entitled, JourneyWomanPrayers. Well, I guess you could say I fell off a cliff. Not literally, but sometimes the tumult of these past few years has felt like a wild freefall—a crazy journey—and the world still feels that way!

As I see ongoing global chaos, violence, fear, and loneliness, my prayer life has become more raw and real than ever before. I no longer come to the foot of the cross with a list; I come with a soul ready to listen. Since sometimes it’s hard to know truth from lies in our world, I’m hungrier than ever for God’s truth. As I watch the culture collapse, social media explode, and our nation divide, the need becomes greater in me for those quiet waters and green pastures—and those daily visits with Jesus. He will lead me to what is tranquil, genuine, and hope-filled—what is redemptive, miraculous, and eternal.

And then I thought, “I wonder if these ongoing prayers would resonate with anyone else?” And so, that it is how JourneyWomanPrayers came to be born. Please join me, and together we will pray, and we will dance this sacred dance with God…

Anita Higman

Blog Stops

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 18

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, March 19

Tell Tale Book Reviews, March 20 (Author Interview)

Texas Book-aholic, March 21

Locks, Hooks and Books, March 22

Blossoms and Blessings, March 23 (Author Interview)

Simple Harvest Reads, March 24

Artistic Nobody, March 25

Stories By Gina, March 26 (Author Interview)

Guild Master, March 27

Fiction Book Lover, March 28

Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, March 29 (Author Interview)

Mary Hake, March 29

The Bookish Ledger, March 30

The Quiet Bookmark, March 31

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Anita is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://gleam.io/Ubd8Z/my-prayer-ministry-in-daily-blog-form-celebration-tour-giveaway

About the Book

Book: Half Agony, Half Hope: Dear Lily Edition

Author: Joy Michelle Austin

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Release Date: March 17, 2026

Lily
Days before her wedding, Lily Wentworth’s carefully planned future is shaken by an unexpected turn. Unsure how to move forward, she turns to the one person she has always trusted—her father.

Rick
Determined not to let their darkest years define her, Rick Wentworth offers Lily the journals he wrote during the season he fought to keep her safe and survive one day at a time.

As Lily reads, she begins to uncover not only the truth of what they endured, but also the fierce, steady love that carried her through—and the strength she may need now.

Half Agony, Half Hope: The Dear Lily Edition is a clean, closed-door story of resilience, family, and the love that shaped two lives.

Click here to get your copy!

About the Author

Joy Michelle Austin is an award-winning novelist writing contemporary fiction. Her debut found an immediate audience among readers drawn to heartfelt stories of healing and second chances, launching the Jane Austen’s Men series. She also wrote The Seaside Sleuths and the Bridal Batter Blunder, a cozy mystery tie-in project for young readers.

Joy draws inspiration from real stories of courage, grace, and the quiet heroes found in everyday life, crafting fiction for readers who seek hope, honesty, and heart in contemporary storytelling.

She is the recipient of the West Coast Christian Writers Encourager Award and the Walt Disney Legacy Award—an honor given to fewer than 1% of Cast Members worldwide for embodying Disney’s “Dream, Create, Inspire” legacy.

Through her blog, The Joyous Living, she connects with thousands of readers who share her love of culture, storytelling, and meaningful living. She lives in Southern California with her dog, Captain Hastings.

More from Joy

Half Agony, Half Hope was not a story I set out to write lightly.
It was an answer to a call God placed on my heart as a survivor of sexual assault—a call to tell the truth without exploiting it, and to create hope without diminishing the pain. From the beginning, I knew this would be a heavy debut novel. I also knew I wanted it to be clean, faith-centered, and redemptive.
The decision to tell this story through the eyes of a man was intentional. So few novels explore male survivors with compassion and dignity, yet one in six men are sexually assaulted. Their stories are often hidden, misunderstood, or minimized. Rick Wentworth’s journey exists to say plainly: healing is possible, faith is not erased by trauma, and masculinity is not diminished by suffering.
Because of the weight of Rick’s past, much of the abuse in Half Agony, Half Hope is veiled. I wanted readers to feel the truth of what he endured without being retraumatized themselves. Still, after the book released, readers told me they longed for more gentleness—more space to breathe inside the story.
That is how the Dear Lily Edition was born.
Lily was Rick’s hope and grace during the darkest years of his captivity. In the cellar, she was the reminder that love could still exist, that innocence could survive, and that God was not absent—even there. Their bond became the quiet heartbeat of the story: a wounded man learning how to hope again through the steady, healing love of a child.
At its core, Half Agony, Half Hope: Dear Lily Edition is a story of survival and faith—but it is also a story of a father and daughter choosing trust and hope despite hardship, and building a family where brokenness does not get the final word.

Interview with the Author

1. What does success as an author look like to you?

Success as an author, to me, is not defined first by sales or recognition, but by whether my words have encouraged someone to keep going when life feels heavy.

Both as a writer and a blogger, my hope has always been to inspire — not with easy answers, but with stories that remind readers that endurance matters, healing is possible, and hope is never wasted. If someone closes one of my books feeling strengthened, comforted, or a little less alone, then I know the story has done what it was meant to do.

I believe stories can gently meet people in places we often struggle to name — grief, resilience, faith, starting again — and offer quiet companionship there. That is a responsibility I carry with deep gratitude.

As a Christian, I also see writing as an act of stewardship. We are surrounded by narratives that rush past suffering or try to tidy it too quickly, yet Scripture shows us a God who meets people inside their hardest moments.

Success, for me, means writing with honesty about life’s fractures while still illuminating the steady presence of grace to both a secular and a Christian audience.

Of course, every author hopes their work reaches many readers. But even if a story finds its way to one heart at exactly the right time and helps that reader breathe a little easier, trust a little deeper, or hope a little longer — I would call that success.

Because if my writing encourages and inspires others to believe that light can still be found, even in difficult seasons, then I know I am walking faithfully in the calling I’ve been given.

2. What inspired this book?

The Dear Lily Edition was born from both a creative longing and a deeply personal place in my own life.

After writing my debut novel (Half Agony, Half Hope), I felt a strong desire to create a story that remained emotionally honest while also being accessible to more readers — one that was clean, closed-door, and ultimately anchored in hope. I wanted people to be able to step into Rick and Lily’s world without fear, and to come away encouraged rather than overwhelmed.

At its heart, this is a story about endurance, healing, and the quiet strength of love that refuses to give up.

Lily’s journey carries particular meaning for me. Her experience with suppressed memories was inspired, in part, by my own healing journey and the compassionate guidance of my late therapist, Mrs. Sandy Sanders. She was a remarkable presence in my life, and the support I received during that season helped shape the emotional truth behind these pages.

While the circumstances in the novel are fictional, the themes of restoration, safety, and being gently brought back into the light are very real to me.

More than anything, I wrote this book so that readers might encounter a story where pain is not ignored, but neither is hope — where even the most fragile beginnings can grow into something strong and lasting.

3. Which part of the book was the most difficult to write?

The most challenging pieces of this book to write were Rick’s letters.

They carry significant emotional weight, and I knew they needed to serve two audiences at once. For first-time readers, the letters had to stand on their own—clear, steady, and strong enough to invite them into Rick’s story. For readers familiar with the original trilogy, they needed to offer a deeper layer of hope and truth without simply echoing what had already been told.

Finding that balance required great care.

I was also intentional about honoring the truth of what Rick endured while keeping the letters clean and closed-door. My goal was never to soften his experience, but to approach it with restraint—allowing the emotional reality to be felt without unnecessary detail. Sometimes what is gently implied can carry more power than what is explicitly shown.

In many ways, the letters became the quiet heartbeat of the book. They allowed readers to witness not only Rick’s suffering, but his endurance, his growth, and the way hope slowly reenters his life.

One beta reader shared, “Once the letters begin, the compulsion to find out what Rick remembers and how Lily will respond kept me reading late more than once.” That response meant a great deal to me, because it confirmed what I had hoped—that the letters would draw readers forward, not through shock, but through emotional connection and care.

Those pages asked for precision, patience, and compassion—but stories that handle difficult themes with both honesty and hope can meet readers in a deeply meaningful way.

4. What is your favorite Bible verse or life verse?

My life verse has long been Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

There have been seasons in my life when that promise was not simply comforting — it was sustaining. During moments that felt uncertain, and even in chapters marked by deep personal hurt, this verse reminded me that God’s vision is always wider than what we can see in the present.

I have learned that hope is not always loud or immediate. Sometimes it is a quiet steadiness — the decision to trust that the story is still unfolding, even when the path looks very different from what we once imagined.

That perspective gently shaped parts of this novel as well. Without giving too much away, Lily’s journey reflects the growing confidence that our lives are not defined by timelines we thought we would follow, but by the faithfulness of God as He leads us forward. There is a strength that comes from releasing our expectations and discovering that His plans are often kinder than our own.

Jeremiah 29:11 continues to anchor me in that truth: that no season is wasted, no detour is meaningless, and that hope is never misplaced when it is placed in Him.

5. Describe your view as you’re sitting in your writing chair.

I love to change up my writing environment, so I actually have three favorite spots where stories tend to unfold.

The first is my bedroom, where a comfortable chair and an impossibly inviting bed create the kind of quiet that welcomes deep focus. More often than not, my view includes my beloved rescue dog, Captain Hastings Alyosha, faithfully curled up at my feet. He has been part of my life for nine wonderful, healing years, and his steady presence is its own kind of companionship during long writing days.

Captain Hastings even found his way, in a small but meaningful sense, into my fictional world. He inspired Lily’s rescue dog — a Christmas gift in The Weight of Prejudice, the second book in the Jane Austen’s Men trilogy — which felt only fitting, as stories often borrow from the places that have loved us well.

My other favorite space is what I affectionately call my office-cum-lounge — a cozy corner with both a loveseat and a desk chair, depending on what the day calls for. A beautiful window overlooks my street and allows for one of my favorite quiet pastimes: people-watching. There is something endlessly inspiring about observing the ordinary rhythms of life — neighbors passing by, conversations unfolding, the gentle movement of a day — all reminders that every person carries a story.

Wherever I choose to sit, I try to create a space that feels peaceful and welcoming. For me, writing flows best in places that invite reflection and imagination… ideally with a loyal dog keeping watch nearby.

Blog Stop

Simple Harvest Reads, March 21 (Author Interview)

Artistic Nobody, March 22 (Author Interview)

Guild Master, March 23 (Author Interview)

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, March 24

Fiction Book Lover, March 25 (Author Interview)

Vicky Sluiter, March 26 (Author Interview)

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 26

For the Love of Literature, March 27 (Author Interview)

Locks, Hooks and Books, March 28

Tell Tale Book Reviews, March 29 (Author Interview)

Blossoms and Blessings, March 30 (Author Interview)

Fruitfully Planted, March 30

Stories By Gina, March 31 (Author Interview)

Texas Book-aholic, April 1

Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, April 2 (Author Interview)

Books, Books, & More Books, April 3 (Author Interview)

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Joy is giving away the grand prize of a $20 Amazon Gift Card and a Kindle copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://gleam.io/DEiCR/half-agony-half-hope-dear-lily-edition-celebration-tour-giveaway

About the Book

Book: Stars in Her Eyes

Author: Erica Vetsch

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release Date: February 10, 2026

A determined minister and a talented actress—bound by love, tested by prejudice, and challenged to choose between heart and conventions.

Pastor Silas Hamilton defied his father’s plans for his life in order to follow God’s call to a small Colorado church. But when he falls for Willow Starr, a gifted actress new to town, his congregation threatens to fracture. Though he’s certain she’s the one God intends for him, mounting pressure forces him to question everything.

Willow has never known a life beyond the theater, following in her parents’ footsteps alongside her domineering sister. When she meets Silas, she discovers a love worth more than any stage role. But with a career-making opportunity in New York beckoning and a church suspicious of actresses, Willow must decide if she’s brave enough to step into an entirely new life.

As rumors and lies threaten to tear them apart, Silas and Willow discover that sometimes the hardest choices lead to the greatest blessings.

Click here to get your copy!

Guest Review from Mindy

About the Author

Best-selling, award-winning author of The Debutante’s Code, first in the Thorndike & Swann Regency Mystery Series, Erica Vetsch loves Jesus, history, romance, and sports. When she’s not writing fiction, she’s planning her next trip to a history museum.

More from Erica

One of the questions I often get as an author is, “Where do your ideas come from?”

The answer is “All over!”

I often get ideas while watching movies or reading books, delving into history books, visiting historical sites, or daydreaming.

For the story Stars in Her Eyes, the idea came from a photograph. A portrait of a pretty girl. Her name was Maude Adams, and her photograph stayed in my mind for a long time.

Those gray eyes, the regal tilt to her chin, the ‘touch-me-not’ expression.

Willow Starr was born.

Stars in her Eyes is the third book in a trilogy set in a mining town in Colorado. Such boomtowns had acting troupes moving through to entertain the minors and bring a bit of ‘class’ to those who were making their fortunes.

So of course, I had to imagine the least likely person to fall in love with an actress. A pastor.

Silas has a rare ability to see the talents of others, not as a threat or oddity, but as a potential asset to the church. He believes that God gifts individuals for the purpose of edifying the church, and that God’s people are found everywhere, even on a lamplit stage.

Blog Stops

Stories By Gina, March 5 (Author Interview)

Melissa’s Bookshelf, March 5

She Lives to Read, March 6

Sydney Schmied Books, March 6

Devoted Steps, March 7

Holly’s Book Corner, March 7

Life on Chickadee Lane, March 8

book looks by lisa, March 9

Books You Can Feel Good About, March 9

lakesidelivingsite, March 10

Devoted To Hope, March 11

Book Holds and Jello Molds, March 11

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 12

Texas Book-aholic, March 13

Locks, Hooks and Books, March 13

Lyssa Loves Books, March 14

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, March 15

Connie’s History Classroom, March 15

Cover Lover Book Review, March 16

Pause for Tales, March 16

For Him and My Family, March 17

Blossoms and Blessings, March 17

Simple Harvest Reads, March 18 (Guest Review from Mindy)

Giveaway

To celebrat her tour, Erica is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://gleam.io/r3uyx/stars-in-her-eyes-celebration-tour-giveaway

About the Book

Book: How to Make a Miracle (How to Be a Hero Book 2)

Author: Carol Schlorff

Genre: Middle-grade action and adventure

Release Date: February 17, 2026

Three teenagers. One perilous quest. A miracle worth risking everything for.

Trapped in the Past … A visit to an old palace takes an unexpected turn when Stefan, his sister Julia, and their friend Hugo are mysteriously hurled into the harsh, unpredictable world of the Bible, where they meet Nasiya, a young slave girl caught in a dreadful fate.

Danger and Destiny … In a land where any shadow can hide an enemy, the trio must summon every ounce of faith to survive. For Stefan, however, the battle isn’t only against ruthless warriors—it’s against the anger and guilt holding him captive for too long. As the teens embark on a dangerous journey, Stefan must face the wounds of his past before they shatter his future.

A Race Against the Clock … With time running out and lives hanging in the balance, Stefan must discover that the greatest miracles aren’t about changing the world—they’re about renewing the heart. Fast-paced, richly immersive, and carrying a powerful message of redemption, this middle-grade adventure will grip readers from the first page to the last.

Click here to get your copy!

About the Author

Carol’s passion is to write exciting stories that encourage, inspire, and boost the reader’s faith, possibly because she has always felt like an outsider. She was born in North Africa to American parents and grew up in France. At age 15, her family’s abrupt move to Philadelphia resulted in a rough transition to American life.

After graduating from Penn State, Carol joined the Army in search of adventure. She was stationed in exotic—for her—locations like California, Arizona, and Texas.

Since then, Carol has lived in Krakow, Poland, where she teaches English and organizes language camps. She also writes a blog on faith-related topics.

Carol enjoys watching or reading a good murder mystery and getting nervous while watching NFL games.

More from Carol

The idea for a middle-grade novel came to me while I was listening to a series of sermons on meditating on God’s Word. How could I show that the Bible is exciting, far from boring, relevant to our lives, and has the answers we seek about our purpose in life? And do so in a way that is fun and intriguing, keeping the readers on the edge of their seats? Write a time-travel adventure into the Bible, of course! Granted, the premise may not be new, but I aimed to write it in a way that is fresh and stimulating, giving valuable insights into the Bible.

The result of this crazy idea is the How to Be a Hero series, of which How to Make a Miracle is the second installment, although each book can be read as a standalone novel.

I targeted middle-grade readers because it’s an awkward age when young people begin to question what their parents have taught them and seek answers for themselves (speaking from experience, here). If my books can encourage them in their faith, I will consider my writing a success.

I chose the book themes based on issues young people struggle with. How to Make a Miracle addresses the problem of anger, bitterness, and unforgiveness, which I don’t need to tell you are far too prevalent in our society. The solution is forgiveness—and we all need to learn how to forgive each other, regardless of age.

Interview with the Author

1. What does success as an author look like to you?

I’m not going to lie and say the number of books sold isn’t important. It’s certainly an important measure of success, but only to a point. For me, the most important thing is that my books help my readers grow in their faith and trust in God. The higher the sales, the more people can be impacted for the kingdom of God, but if only one person reads my books and turns to God as a result, that is also success.

The problem with a “spiritual” measure of success is that it’s hard to evaluate. As a result, it’s easy to get discouraged. What keeps me going is positive feedback from parents or adults who’ve read the books.

2. Which part of the book was the most difficult to write?

Since the theme of How to Make a Miracle is forgiveness, my biggest challenge was writing certain scenes in which my teen characters discuss forgiveness. I didn’t want them to sound forced or preachy, but to feel natural. Frankly, I recoil when books or films become preachy, even when I agree with what they’re trying to say. I hope I succeeded in avoiding preachiness, and I’m sure the reviews of my book will let me know!

3. What inspired this book?

The idea for the How to Be a Hero series, of which How to Make a Miracle is the second book, came to me during a church sermon on meditating on God’s Word. As I reflected on the role of the Bible in our lives, time-travel adventures set in the Bible suddenly filled my thoughts, and I knew they would be the perfect illustration of the Bible’s power and influence. My motivation for writing is to show that the Bible remains relevant to us today, provides answers to the questions we seek about life, and is exciting. Of course, I also want my readers to have fun and stay on the edge of their seats. Growing up in a Christian home didn’t stop me from having many questions and doubts about the Bible and Christianity, especially starting in middle school, which is why I target this age group.

4. What is your favorite Bible verse or life verse?

One of my favorite verses is Ecclesiastes 12:13-14:

“¹³ Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.
¹⁴ For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.”

The reason this is one of the verses I aim to live by is that it brings me back to what’s most important in life: to fear God and keep his commandments. Solomon wrote Ecclesiastes at the end of his life, after he had tried all the pleasures the world has to offer and had come back to his senses. His final conclusion is found in these two verses—all that matters is our relationship with God and how our lives reflect Him. These verses remind me of this truth as I go through life’s craziness.

5. Describe your view as you’re sitting in your writing chair.

I’m in my bedroom, sitting at my desk where my laptop is. To my left is my bed. Behind me is a dresser and a wardrobe. To my right, I look out from a wall-to-ceiling window with a fifth-floor view of houses with apartment buildings in the distance. Since it’s winter, the trees that line the road between my building and the houses don’t block the view. But during the summer, all I see are trees. The dirt road that runs past my apartment leads to a small community forest and is continually filled with people walking their dogs. Occasionally, I see wild boars running or walking through the unmowed grass next to the dirt road. When that happens, everyone else makes themselves scarce, as you can imagine. For the record, I live in a city, but the nearby forest attracts the wild boars.

Blog Stops

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 17

Simple Harvest Reads, March 18 (Author Interview)

For Him and My Family, March 19

Artistic Nobody, March 20 (Author Interview)

Texas Book-aholic, March 21

Guild Master, March 22 (Author Interview)

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, March 23

Fiction Book Lover, March 24 (Author Interview)

Books Less Travelled, March 25 (Author Interview)

Mrs. Ryan Moser’s Book and Movie Reviews, March 25

Paula’s Pad of Inspiration, March 26 (Author Interview)

Vicky Sluiter, March 27

History, Hope & Happily Ever After, March 28 (Author Interview)

For the Love of Literature, March 29 (Author Interview)

Mary Hake, March 29

Tell Tale Book Reviews, March 30 (Author Interview)

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Carol is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card and a copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://gleam.io/OTSG5/how-to-make-a-miracle-celebration-tour-giveaway