It takes “a village” to write a novel. Sure, the writer gets the words on paper, but he or she bounces ideas off friends and family and experts to get there. Agents and editors take it from there. And it takes a village to make that novel a success. Years ago, a book’s success could be attributed to a publisher’s

  I recently took a road trip to Illinois with my DH. Of course, if the kiddos had joined us on the trip, they would have sat in the back seat engrossed in their electronic devices and untouched by the beauty of the heartland. When I think about all the long road trips I took with my family growing up,

This week I received the research book that I plan to use for my historical novella in A Grand Teton Sleigh Ride. The novella collection doesn’t release until next fall, but we start writing our stories far in advance. This particular collection I’m writing with one of my good writing friends, Lynette Sowell. We talked about this writing this set

I’m in love with my new website. I have Jones House Creative to thank for listening to my heart and coming up with an image to represent who I am as a writer. Before that, I listened to readers and how they see me as a writer. Their response didn’t come as a surprise to me—I have always loved action,

Announcing the FALL INTO LOVE ultimate giveaway! Join us as award-winning authors Tracie Peterson, Jody Hedlund, Nancy Mehl, Melissa Tagg, and Jen Turano take us on a journey for love in their upcoming novels. To celebrate the September/October book releases, we’re hosting FIVE incredible giveaways with ONE fantastic grand prize drawing. Enter all five contests and receive FIVE entries into

  Hi Friends! The release of LOVE IN THE AIR is fast approaching–September 1st–to be exact. To launch this book in a fun way, I’m giving away some AWESOME prizes to one winner. First, here are the prizes: 1) 2014 ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA Calendar. These are gorgeous calendars! 2) A beautiful hot-air balloon mug And if that’s not enough,