Love and Toothpaste Tubes
Our three stairstep girls were in the back of the minivan as we drove to a friends’ house for supper. Collectively, I had labored thirty-eight hours to bring them into the world. I said, “Tomorrow’s Mother’s Day.” My husband groaned. “I knew you forgot.” He
Looking for Your Next Book Club Read? Try How the Light Gets In!
Hey there, friends! We are getting so close to the March 5th launch of my newest novel, How the Light Gets In! If you are looking for your next book club read, try out this story! Write-Read-Life had this to say about How
The Divide Launch Party & Giveaway!
Well, we're here, friends! Less than three days until my fourth novel, The Divide, officially hits shelves! This novel--this entire series, actually--has stretched me creatively, emotionally, spiritually, and physically, and yet my main character, Leora Ebersole, experiences that same level
The Secret to Writing a Novel
My dear friend (and former neighbor) emailed this week to ask my secret to writing a novel. Flattered, I smiled as I read her questions and promptly responded, promising that I would divulge my “wisdom” this weekend in a blog
My Publishing Faux Pas & What It Taught Me
I spent the day prior to that evening’s email sending out endorsement requests for my novel, The Alliance, releasing this spring. For anyone not in the publishing field, this is akin to having one of those “I’m not wearing pants”
Why I Write
My writer friend, Susan Cushman, who hosted me when I went to Memphis for a television interview and book signing last year, tagged me in a blog series that asks three questions. I hope you enjoy my answers and please
What This Writer Learned From Pulling Weeds
Every day, before my toddler’s nap, we walk out to the garden hand in hand. She loves to sniff the tomatoes and pop them off the vines when they are nothing but hard green marbles, barely sprouted from the yellowing flower.
Winner of Eight Book Giveaway!
Hello, everyone! Thanks for participating in last week's eight book giveaway. Because of you, it was a smashing success! I used Random.org to select the winner: Jennifer Smith! Congrats, Jennifer, and I hope everyone continues to soak up this warmth of spring! Love, Jolina
Check Out My Essay in Reader’s Digest!
Hello, friends, I won't take up your Sunday morning (especially now that we've had the time change and need double espresso shots in our coffee!), but I would love if you'd swing by Reader's Digest and read my essay about the
Exciting News At Southern Belle View!
Hello, dear friends! I'm doing laundry, packing, and cooking for a getaway with my husband's family, so I can't chat with you all long, but I had to stop and share about some very fun stuff that's going on at