Do We Really Need More Portrayal of Sexual Subjects in Christian Romance?
Today, as promised in last week’s post, I’m talking about a rather interesting subject: the portrayal of sexual subjects in Christian romance. And specifically, do we need to talk about it? In Christian romance or any Christian sub-genre? What about on our author platforms? What about in “real life”? Convictions Matter, Of Course! Now, before […]
Why You Should Buy Voices of the Future: Stories of Courage & Compassion
As you know, I am soon launching an anthology with the Author Conservatory … Voices of the Future: Stories of Courage & Compassion. And, well, of course I think you should buy it! However, I do realize that a part of you is probably going, “Well, why should I?” Let me tell you why! But […]
When Hearts Are Broken – Romance Collaboration with H.S. Kylian
Kellyn Roth here, and today I’m joined by H.S. Kylian to talk about Romance in Christian Fiction. Our first two posts were published here (about chemistry in Christian romance) and here (about kissing in Christian romance), but so definitely take some time to read those next time you get a chance! However, in this blog […]
5 Updates from Publishing to Blog Series
Hey folks! Today I wanted to share five updates! They’re short and sweet, so let’s dive right into them. Like the Air After Rain: Publication Dates My new goal is to publish Like the Air After Rain in May 2025. A little about the book … Lorelei Hilton is on the cusp of an arranged […]
Novelists in November ~ a complete breakdown of my plans for the anthology
As some of you may know, Wild Blue Wonder Press is launching a new anthology (like Springtime in Surrey) next November, and our submissions are open now! Though that information has been shared in other areas, I decided I’d better make use of my blog, too, so here are the facts! From the Wild Blue […]
A New Sort of Christmas
Disclaimers & Introduction I went back and forth on the content of this post so many times because it’s kind of a downer, but also, I’ve kind of decided that there’s no purpose whatsoever in not discussing the fact that Matthew and I are struggling with infertility (which by the way, serves as your content […]
Shifting the Focus: God-Honoring Fiction vs. Clean Fiction
Heyyyyy everybody! I’m back with the CONTROVERSY. *puts on sunglasses and walks slowly away from an explosion as the beat drops* Not so very long ago, I wrote a short version of this post and shared it to Instagram. It resonated with a lot of people and doubled my determination to write THIS post, so […]
The Apostle Paul & Speaking to Your Audience as a Christian Writer
That title may have bemused you, and honestly, I’m not sure I have the writing talent to communicate these ideas clearly, so if you don’t understand this, blame me. I can only say I did my best. The other day, I was reading 1 Corinthians 9, and I found myself confused. Not an unusual thing […]
All About Book Two, Like the Air After Rain ~ Like a Ship on the Sea Launch Tour
For the final day of the launch tour, I’m discussing book 2 in The Hilton Legacy trilogy, Like the Air After Rain. Before that, here’s the normal launch tour stuff . . . About Like a Ship on the Sea If God asks you to confront a storm, how dare you stay in the harbor? […]
Introducing the Hiltons of Boston ~ A Post for the Like a Ship on the Sea Launch
Today’s post is an intro for a few characters who haven’t shown up in a novel I’ve written yet. Scroll down to read all about the Hiltons of Boston! Also, I’d like to apologize to all the bloggers/Instagrammers/etc. I haven’t checked in with/commented on/so on. Suffice to say, I will never be having my wisdom […]
A Guest Post by Alice Strauss ~ Like a Ship on the Sea Launch Tour & Giveaway
In today’s post, I feature Alice giving a “matron of honor” speech because that’s what she wanted to do with her opportunity to guest post. God help us all. Before that, here’s the normal launch tour stuff . . . About Like a Ship on the Sea If God asks you to confront a storm, […]
All the Launch Day Celebrations | Like a Ship on the Sea Launch Tour & Giveaway
Today is launch day! And I am so grateful to find that my novel, Like a Ship on the Sea, is available! Thank you to everyone who took part or will take part in the launch … and to everyone who helped get this amazing book completed! About Like a Ship on the Sea If […]