Every Hidden Thing by Valerie Massey Goree Reading for pleasure came late into my young life. It wasn’t until my teens that I discovered the joy of reading. Nancy Drew books hooked me first, and later, I read numerous Regency Romances. The heroines were always petite and blonde, and the heroes – usually much older…
My Christian suspense novel, Captive, has a story of its own to tell. In the late 1980s I completed my first secular novel, Keeper, and submitted it to one of the top literary agents of the day. My high hopes were squashed when I received a scathing response: This doesn’t work at any level. It…
Being a foster parent is being intentional in looking for God’s will. And God’s will is often not easy to follow. Foster parenting is gritty and messy, yet also beautiful and rewarding. Help! I’m a Foster Parent contains prayers, scriptures, reflection questions and a personal experience story to encourage foster parents to keep leaning on…
Maeve’s Pledge By Linda Shenton Matchett The Story Behind the Story When asked to contribute a story to the Suffrage Spinsters series, I immediately sat down and researched the suffrage movement. I was surprised to discover that the men and women began their crusade to get women the right to vote in the 1830s. Nearly…
My recently released new Christian suspense novel, Over the Edge, came about as quite a surprise to me. Its precursor, Innocence Denied, received rave critical praise but never seemed to catch on in terms of sales. I had no intention to follow it up since it was such a dud, but fellow writers will agree…
When I was asked to participate in the multi-author project, You are on the Air, I was hesitant to accept because the books are contemporary romance, and I primarily write historical romance. But after brainstorming ideas with the series creators, I found a way to include my historical roots. I had just finished putting together…