Why I’m Not on Wikipedia (and 1.28 Million Reasons Censorship Doesn’t Stop Me)

People ask me fairly often why a USA TODAY bestselling author with nearly 50 published books doesn’t have a Wikipedia page. It’s a fair question, and the answer says more about Wikipedia than it does about my books. The Numbers As of March 2026, readers have bought more than 1.28 million of my books. Here’s …

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The Genealogy of Christ

I once heard the testimony of a Jewish man who had come to know Christ. He was given a Bible in college, and had a friend who evangelized to him. One night, he picked up the Bible and turned to the first page of the New Testament – which lists the genealogy of Christ through …

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Interview with Christian Historical Fiction Author Sharon Wilharm and a Giveaway!

Welcome to Readers Write to Know! I asked you, my readers, what questions they would ask their favorite authors if given the chance, and the authors visiting my blog answered them! This week, I’m so pleased to have Sharon Wilharm as my guest. I always think of Sharon as a filmmaker first, because that’s what …

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Roasting the Perfect Turkey

Looking for a Thanksgiving read? Try Ian, the prequel to the Dixon Brothers series!

Interview with Contemporary Christian Fiction Author Janet W. Ferguson and a Giveaway!

Welcome to Readers Write to Know! I asked you, my readers, what questions they would ask their favorite authors if given the chance, and the authors visiting my blog answered them! This week, I’m pleased to have Janet W. Ferguson as my guest. I love her heart for God and her readers. My own prodigal story brings a lot of realism and redemption to my stories, and hers does as well! Her new book sounds so fun! Read on to see how you can enter to win a copy!

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Interview with Womens Fiction Author Karen Mains Procopio and a Giveaway!

Welcome to Readers Write to Know! I asked you, my readers, what questions they would ask their favorite authors if given the chance, and the authors visiting my blog answered them! This week I’m so pleased to have Karen Mains Procopio as my guest. One of the questions she answered really resonated with me, and I love her description of seeing fifth dimension—the story beneath what everyone else sees. I feel like the exact same thing happens to me – I have just never seen it so perfectly worded. I hope you enjoy her interview as much as I did. Karen is giving away a $10 Amazon gift card – read on to see how you can enter to win!

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Comfort Food Meatloaf

Give a Pig a Pancake

Confession Time I have a confession to make. I love smoking. That first morning cigarette or that cigarette you savor with a cup of rich coffee, or that quickie while on the phone, or that nice relaxing smoke while driving on the interstate highway, or that first smoke right after work. That cigarette you share …

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Supper Nachos

My Story – Pregnancy Loss

Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. I thought I would share my story. I lost my first baby in early 1996. I was about 7 weeks pregnant. My ex-husband and his brother stole my paycheck out of my purse and used it to purchase crack cocaine. I had a panic attack and started …

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