One of the Stories Behind the Story – Jason Last spring, my daughter Kelly and I went to Gatlinburg, Tennessee to do research for our new book, The Other Side of the Fairy House. Besides absorbing the vibes of the Great Smoky Mountains, we explored the real-life location where our story takes place—the former Voorheis…
A Harvest of Blessings: The Story Behind the Story A Harvest of Blessing was inspired by a real life couple my husband and I met in Pensacola, Florida. Several years ago we were traveling and living in our RV full time. Since my husband is retired army, we generally stayed on military posts in their…
A Home in Cranberry Cove, book 4 in the Cranberry Cove series, arrived on the market Tuesday, June 21, on my grandson’s birthday. Since the story is a romantic suspense, I figured Julie’s readers might enjoy an excerpt from the book—Micah and Madison’s first kiss. Micah is a doctor who lost his wife to cancer…
Behind the Scenes – Lavender Fields Inn Writing’s never work when the story’s fun to create. Lavender Fields Inn—one of those novels. I hope readers will agree. Wren Tabor is taking a well-earned vacation at an inn and spa nestled high in the Rocky Mountains. Perhaps her broken heart will heal after her so-called boyfriend…
Twenty years ago, my husband and I lived in Washington state – in Olympia, the capitol. I love the Pacific northwest and frequently set my stories there. In fact, the first five or so were inspired by the forests of Douglas fir, majestic mountains, and lakes and streams that are perfect for fishing. One weekend…
Twenty years ago, my husband and I lived in Washington state – in Olympia, the capitol. I love the Pacific northwest and frequently set my stories there. In fact, the first five or so were inspired by the forests of Douglas fir, majestic mountains, and lakes and streams that are perfect for fishing. One weekend…