I’ve been continuing my work on The Rose Garden this month. My goal is to finish writing the story by the end of the month, the “first” draft, anyway, and then go from there (edits, revamps, you know the drill). Rose and Nicole’s story will finally come to an end,…
Category: Fiction Fridays
15 Christian Fiction Novels to Add to Your Fall Reading List
Fall is the time for pumpkins, falling leaves, and curling up with a warm blanket and a good book. Below is a list of books coming out this fall (or close enough to it). I’ve added the ones that sounded most interesting and had at least two formats. Let me…
Tales From an Active Imagination: Part 7
Seven o’clock in the morning and the sun is already making its way into my bedroom, leaving the dark of night a distant memory. Normally, this wouldn’t bother me.
Book Review: The Words Between Us
As you probably know by now, I love reading. My favorite books come from the fiction shelves. I’m a sucker for historical fiction, but I do love a good contemporary novel (honestly, I’ve been reading a lot of those lately). Christian or non, it doesn’t really matter, though of course…
2 Authors with Debut Novels in 2019
This year in my reading adventures, I have read 2 books that were debut novels. I love the idea of picking up a brand new book from a brand new author. One day, I would love to be in their shoes. The first author you may have seen in a…
A Mother’s Heart
At exactly 6:15 AM, like clockwork, Grace opens her eyes to a brand new day. It’s been a long time since she has needed an alarm clock; her body somehow knows this is her time, the only real time she has to herself. Quietly, she pulls the covers off, stands,…
Book Review: Lulu’s Cafe
Lulu’s Cafe by T.I. Lowe was an intoxicating piece that brought an abundance of emotions to the surface. At times I wept for the main character, Leah Allen, as she endured being tortured by her husband during his drunken fits of rage. As Leah put it, she was living with…
10 Books to Add to Your Summer Reading List
With summer in full swing, I thought it would be a great idea to write down a list of books to encourage summer reading. I looked back at all of the books I have read this year and picked my favorites. I’ve also included three books I’d like to read,…
Tales From an Active Imagination: Part 6
The next installment of The Rose Garden is here! As always, if you’re new to this story, you can start here. If you just need a refresher from last time, you can find Part 5 here I open the door to my apartment, and immediately, the fresh floral scent that…
An Inside Look at The Rose Garden
Thursday mornings are typically dedicated to coffee shops and one of my closest friends. It’s our thing. We decide, sometimes last minute, where we want to go, and meet up to talk, vent, laugh, and enjoy one of the best substances on earth: coffee. She likes it cold, I like…