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We’re back in Willow Creek…
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Hey there, sweet friend, Thursday night at the Knitting Nook was supposed to be simple… Coffee brewing. Yarn on the tables. Lemon raspberry thumbprint cookies waiting by the pot. Then the bell over the door chimed. And Thelma walked in holding Mr. Snoozy’s leash. Empty. The room went still. Her eyes were red, her voice was shaking, and when she finally spoke, it came out barely above a whisper: “Mr. Snoozy is missing. Can you please help me?” And just like that, Ethel Sue is back on the case. 🫶 You know, one of the things I love most about these women is this: when someone is hurting, they don’t look away. They show up. They make room. They offer grace before answers. And sometimes that’s the first real step toward solving any mystery. If that sounds like the kind of story your heart has been craving—small-town charm, faithful friendship, a gentle mystery, and women living for Jesus in the middle of everyday life—then I’d love for you to step into Willow Creek. ❤️ 👉 Read chapter 1 of Digging Up Trouble here And sweet friend, if you’ve been waiting for book 3… Ruckus at the Rodeo comes out in 2 weeks, and the ebook is just 99¢ this week only. 👉 Pre-order Ruckus at the Rodeo here grace + hugs, P.S. Fun fact - I love the Knitting Nook scenes, but I do not like to knit or crochet 😅 ...do you? |
Melissa Alyse, Author
Looking for your next Christian fiction book? Get weekly notes from the author, plus sneak peeks of each month’s new release and cozy extras too.
Hey sweet friend, When we first met Lora Bennett, she wasn't looking for an adventure. She was perfectly happy baking cookies, spending time with friends, and cheering everyone else on from the sidelines. But sometimes God has other plans. And sometimes those plans show up in the form of a cookie contest. 😁 👉 Grab your copy of Whisked Away here This month, Lora is heading to Magnolia Bend as one of twenty contestants in the Crazy Cookie Regional Contest. The prize? A commercial KitchenAid...
Hey sweet Reader, This week, I thought I’d show you how the stories actually get made — from idea to book in your hands. Because it’s a whole thing. 😅 How These Stories Come Together: When the Lord shares what’s coming next in Willow Creek, I map it out to the best of my ability. Right now it looks like a not-too-fancy Excel sheet, but it works. 😁 When it’s time to work on the next book, I pull the quick outline I made when I mapped out the season and fill it in. Once that’s done, I write the...
The Willow Creek Gazette Published on the rare fifth Sunday from somewhere near Willow Creek. It’s a rare thing around here — a fifth Sunday. Which means it’s time for a little Gazette… a gathering of notes, curiosities, and favorite reads from Willow Creek since the last one. Pour a cup of coffee and have a look around. 📰 From Around Willow Creek Readers are loving them! Get Lora's peanut butter drop cookie recipe here. Yummy and quick when in a hurry, but tip- to make them smaller, roll...