One of the best parts of being an author is the research! 🔍 For a recent project, I've been diving deep into learning about hearing loss and the beautiful language of ASL. It has been such an eye-opening journey to see how communication goes so much deeper than just wor...?

Did you know? In my latest research for The Piper's Secret, I discovered that bagpipes were once considered "instruments of war" because of their ability to signal troops across miles of rugged terrain. 🏔️ In a world before electronic messaging, the pi... bit.ly/4sCk4c5

There's something special about the Midwest. 🌽✨ While many of my stories travel to the South or the East Coast, my heart (and my home!) is right here in Iowa. From the rolling fields to the tight-knit communities, this landscape often finds its way into the "bones" of m...

Want a "backstage pass" to my writing world? 🎟️✍️ My monthly newsletter is where I share: ✅ Progress on my latest manuscripts ✅ Exclusive giveaways ✅ Book recommendations ✅ Personal reflections on faith and life Join the community of readers today... bit.ly/3M3gXHs

Is your local library carrying the Mended Vessels series? 🏛️📖 Libraries are the heart of our communities, and I love seeing my books on their shelves! If you don't see The Secret Heart or For Such a Moment at your local branch, did you know you can usually request that the...

Finished your latest book and looking for something that "stays with you"? 📖✨ If you love stories that blend the high-stakes tension of a political thriller with the heart-tugging redemption of a character-driven drama, the Mended Vessels series is f... bit.ly/4dZstSS

I sat down with Hunter Wilson (from The Secret Heart) today and asked him: "What's the one thing you'd do differently if you could go back to the start of your political career?" His answer? "I would have realized much sooner that a secret is only powerful as long as it'...?

History comes alive in the details: open windows, heavy summer air, and the flutter of cardboard church fans. Step into a 1930s Sunday morning on the HHH blog: bit.ly/3VzVa29

Looking for your next binge-read? 📚✨ The Mended Vessels series follows three different women, in three different cities, all finding that their past doesn't have to dictate their future. 1️⃣ For Such a Moment (The corporate-wife "Esther") 2️⃣ Thirsting for More (The "Woman ...!

I've always been a writer, from a Connecticut daily newspaper to a small newspaper in Central Minnesota to an award-winning author. Along the way, I've been a college adjunct professor, a nonficti... #OnceAnAuthorAlways #Storytelling #Communications #StoryWriter #NewspaperWriting

Can you imagine... ...Queen Esther as the wife of a corporate executive? 👑 ...The Woman at the Well as a Southern tourism director? 💧 ...Bathsheba as a Governor's wife in the middle of a political scandal? 🏛️ The Bible is full of "messy" stories that feel surprisingly mode...!

I've been thinking a lot about the "history behind the fiction." While the cultural nuances of ancient Israel are unique to their time, those raw human emotions—fear, ambition, and the desperate need for grace—haven't changed a bit. We see them playing out in our modern-day "...!

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One of the highlights of my year is visiting with book clubs and library groups! 🗣️💬 There is something so special about hearing how a character's journey toward healing has mirrored a reader's own life. I recently had a wonderful discussion about the "hidden scars" we all ....

One of the best parts of being an author is the research! 🔍 For a recent project, I've been diving deep into learning about hearing loss and the beautiful language of ASL. It has been such an eye-opening journey to see how communication goes so much deeper than just wor...?

Did you know? In my latest research for The Piper's Secret, I discovered that bagpipes were once considered "instruments of war" because of their ability to signal troops across miles of rugged terrain. 🏔️ In a world before electronic messaging, the pi... bit.ly/4sCk4c5

My husband always says, "If you want something you've never had, you have to do something you've never done." ✍️✨ It is never too late to start on the path God has for you. What is one dream you're finally saying "yes" to this year?

There's something special about the Midwest. 🌽✨ While many of my stories travel to the South or the East Coast, my heart (and my home!) is right here in Iowa. From the rolling fields to the tight-knit communities, this landscape often finds its way into the "bones" of m...

Want a "backstage pass" to my writing world? 🎟️✍️ My monthly newsletter is where I share: ✅ Progress on my latest manuscripts ✅ Exclusive giveaways ✅ Book recommendations ✅ Personal reflections on faith and life Join the community of readers today... bit.ly/3M3gXHs

I love writing contemporary stories based on the Bible, but I also have a deep love for historical fiction! ⏳📖 From the political halls of modern Tennessee in The Secret Heart to the misty Highlands in my novelette The Piper's Secret, I love exploring how faith transc...