Hey sweet friend, I was out on the porch swing this morning, spending my time with the Lord. As I sat watching the light slowly rise, a sparrow landed on the railing—light, unbothered… as if it had every reason in the world to be right there. I smiled without even realizing it, watching for a moment before it lifted off again. And that little sparrow has stayed with me in my heart all day. I’ve been walking through Luke in my quiet time, and as I watched it fly off, I was reminded of Luke...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, sweet friend, Not long ago I had the sweetest conversation with Stephanie O’Neal on her podcast, Authors Amplified. We chatted about the winding path that brought me here — from homeschooling mom to empty nester, from Texas to Alaska — and how the Lord has gently led this whole grace-filled writing journey. We also talked about something that surprises people: I’ve walked this entire author season without being on social media… and how much unexpected freedom that decision has...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hey sweet friend, Ready for this month's wordsearch + recipe? Download them here. Inside you'll find a cozy word search inspired by Books & Buried Secrets AND Ethel Sue's (aka my family's) peach cobbler recipe. Now I will warn you, it is super good, but when I went to verify the recipe with my mama about the recipe she said to double the bisquick and use a 9x13 pan, and pour juice with the peach - ok I feel good that you have been warned, but I love the way I make it too. Is your family like...
26 days ago • 5 min read
Hello, dear one, I do hope this note finds you well. Today I was doing some gardening, and by gardening I mean looking at seed catalogs and thinking about where I want to add a little color this year. 😉 I love how not every flower comes up at once, but it is almost like the Lord displays His own symphony of color and beauty all season. As I sat on my porch swing deciding on the next iris to add to the garden, this verse came to my heart: "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey sweet Reader, So, last week, I asked what little gift you’d enjoy most with these new cozy stories — and by a landslide, recipes + fun word searches won. 🥳Thank you for voting, friends! That was SO helpful, and you can absolutely expect to see those goodies coming soon. ❤️ Now… are you ready to see the cover of my brand-new cozy mystery series? Here she is…📘 Books & Buried Secrets 🎉 When Ethel Sue agrees to help sort donated books for the rummage sale, she expects a little dust, some...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Ok friends, You’ve walked the streets of Willow Creek with Sammy, Michelle, Amanda… and of course, the Bridge Ladies.Now, I’ve got something new coming soon and I can finally start sharing hints! 🎉 Think: ✅ Same sweet small town ✅ Same fun characters ✅ Shorter stories - like An Ever After Christmas size ✅ Fun Mysteries (the cozy kind) with Ethel Sue as the lead sleuth. ❌ No dead bodies Coming next month: My first ever cozy non-murder mystery drops on Kindle.It’s got all the heart, faith, and...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey friend! Happy February—can you believe it already?! I wanted to pop into your inbox today with a few bookish updates… because if you’re anything like me, there’s nothing quite like finding your next great read. 😊 First, an update: The entire Willow Creek series is now available as a single ebook box set.All the stories.All the characters.One place.No hunting down book after book. 🙌 If you’ve been meaning to work your way through the series—and you enjoy reading on your phone or...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey sweet friend, I finally took the Christmas tree down on January 15. I know, that’s about two weeks past what most people would call “reasonable.” But I couldn’t bring myself to do it any earlier. Not because I was busy. I had the time. I was just still enjoying it, lingering in what was. I just wasn’t quite ready to move on. Christmas was special this year. A wonderful time with family, all the fun at The Grove, and of course... Edmund and I got married. It was a Christmas I won’t soon...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey sweet Reader, This week, I thought I’d share what a day in my life looks like these days. Luke and I start the morning with coffee, a hand of Skip-Bo, and we pray over the day before he heads off to work. Then I do my quiet time in my soaking chair. Working thru the gospels this year with Him. Then it’s to my desk — usually replying to yall, writing emails for the week, working on amazon ads, or maybe even visioncasting the Willow Creek world a bit (LOVE doing that ❤️). Some days I’m...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Happy 2026, sweet friend! 🥳❤️ Can you believe it’s already been two weeks since we last talked? I hope you had a wonderful Christmas break. I’d love to hear what your favorite moments were—I’ll reply back with mine too. 🥰 Today’s a big day: When Grace Finds You (Book 4) is officially here, and it’s the final story in the main Willow Creek series (for now). 🫶 This story centers on Amanda, and we find her navigating life as a single mom, learning how to live inside a new normal she never asked...
3 months ago • 1 min read