• Aug. 6th, 2015 Thursday Review – The One Thing

    I’m a task-oriented person. It’s how I’m wired. You’d think with that kind of wiring, I’d be churning out books by the dozens. Not so much. In fact, I’ve been struggling to figure out how to get this whole writing thing squeezed into my day. I’m a wife, a mom of three, and a published [ read more ]

  • Jul. 30th, 2015 He loves me?

    One of my greatest frustrations as a parent is wondering if Emma knows she is loved. Does she? Is she secure, certain, confident that her parents love her?  After years of therapy, Emma can articulate most words, but that doesn’t mean we have conversations. She gets her point across, but abstract feelings and emotions? No. [ read more ]

  • Jul. 2nd, 2015 Super Structure

    Every time I see a book on “structure” or “story” I find myself bracing for the inevitable battle. If you’ve hung around with writers for long you know why, don’t you?  Someone is about to get in an argument about THE way to write. In my mind, I see a group of literary protesters. “Structure Leads [ read more ]

  • Jun. 25th, 2015 Don’t Let the Whiteboard Get You Down

    I got home from the gym the other day, and I felt great. Well, I didn’t feel great physically. It took me an hour to stop sweating enough so I could take a shower. But mentally? I felt great! Why? Because that workout was the kind of workout I wanted to skip.  Because burpees. Burpees are my nemesis . This [ read more ]

  • Jun. 12th, 2015 Book Signing FAQ

    My readers are awesome! First, I have to say a huge THANK YOU! I’ve been blown away by the enthusiasm and excitement about Covert Justice. It’s been so fun to see pictures of Covert Justice in the wild and I’m thrilled with the response to this first (and hopefully not last!) story. The book signing/launch party for Covert [ read more ]

  • Jun. 4th, 2015 10 Reasons to Consider Writing Category Romance

    Covert Justice on the shelf in Wal-mart! When the idea of trying to sell my book started floating around in my brain, I always pictured it in Barnes & Noble. It would be on an upper shelf on the inspirational aisle. It would fit right in with books from my favorite romantic suspense authors—Eason, Mills, [ read more ]

  • Jun. 3rd, 2015 I Write For Harlequin

    Those of you looking for Covert Justice in your local Wal-mart may be wondering where to find it. Look for the big “HARLEQUIN” banner at the top of the book aisle. Then look for books with the label “Love Inspired Suspense” across the top of the book. Covert Justice should be there. Wait…did you get stuck on [ read more ]

  • Jun. 1st, 2015 Release Day!

    It’s here!  Covert Justice is officially available for purchase!  I found Covert Justice a few days early at our local Wal-mart. 🙂 And it was on sale. 🙂 I do love a good sale! If you spot it at your local Wal-mart, please post a picture on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram and be sure to [ read more ]

  • May. 19th, 2015 Last Day to Enter – Goodreads Giveaway

    Ah! It totally snuck up on me! I’m in North Carolina, soaking up all sorts of writerly awesomeness at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference .  But I wanted to pop in and let you know that I am offering a FREE copy of Covert Justice on Goodreads. The giveaway ends tonight, so head over there and sign up! .goodreadsGiveawayWidget [ read more ]

  • May. 7th, 2015 Stay in the Writing Game

    Stay in the Writing Gameby Lynn H Blackburn  @LynnHBlackburn I’d like to tell you a little story . . . I promise it is relevant . . .  Over the past few months, my family has had an unprecedented amount of illness and minor injuries. So much so that I’ve missed an insane amount of time [ read more ]