Perry Kirkpatrick's Black Friday Sale - coming next week!

Hey everyone! I just wanted to take a quick second and remind you that the Perry Kirkpatrick Black Friday sale will kick off next Friday -- hundreds of books on sale for less than $1 is a pretty great time to load up your Kindle. I'll have several books included in the sale, including my person…

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TURNING FOR GOOD: PHILIPPIANS 1:12

Good overcomes evil. It's easy to say, easy to hope for, but when the rubber meets the road--what about then? When you're faced with difficulty and asking why, it's not an easy pill to swallow, right? I was really struck with that while studying Philippians 1:12 and surrounding section…

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Freelance Friday: Dialogue and Setting (and how to improve both!)

Okay, so this Freelance Friday article is one I’ve looked forward to alllll year. (I’m not sure why I waited this long to share it.) (It could’ve totally been for January.) One of the questions I got last year when I launched this idea was: How can you improve dialogue and setting descriptions as a …

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RELEASE DAY - WHERE THE LAST VERSE ENDS

It's officially release day for my little contemporary Christmas novella slice-of-life, Where The Last Verse Ends ! It's a cutesy novella, a quick read, and the perfect super-sweet story to curl up with a cup of coffee with. You can snag a copy for $0.99 today, before the price goes up tomo…

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Blessed are the meek?

Long-ish post today, rambling about something called meekness.  Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. When my young adult Bible study did a study on the fruits of the Spirit awhile back and meekness came up, every head turned toward me. But no matter the biblical standing of the ch…

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REVIEW: I WANT TO TRUST YOU, BUT I DON'T by Lisa TerKeurst

Hey everyone! I'm thrilled to be sharing a review of I want to Trust You, But I Don't by Lisa TerKeurst. It's such an important topic and book, so check out the blurb before you read my review! BLURB New York Times  bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst shows you what to do with your skepticis…

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CHRISTMAS STORY RECS!

Yeah, yeah, it's not even Thanksgiving yet. But in case you needed to add to your TBR for Christmas, have I ever got the cute recs for you! Better Watch Out by Natalie Walters -- this one has all the pop culture references, a suspense plot, a Christmas breakup and an adorable couple to replace …

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COVER REVEAL: LIKE THE AIR AFTER RAIN by Kellyn Roth!

Hey all! Today's cover reveal is for Like the Air After Rain by Kellyn Roth! If you're a fan of historical fiction, you're sure to enjoy this book. Check out the blurb below! BLURB What if nothing’s left after the storm fades? Aubrey Montgomery has three problems: the care of his adoles…

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JUSTREAD REVIEW: GUARDING TRUTH by Lynette Eason & Kelly Underwood

Hey everyone! I'm excited to share my review for Guarding Truth by Lynette Eason and Kelly Underwood, part of the Elite Guardians: Savannah series! I've really been enjoying these books, so I was excited to review this one too! Here's some more about this novel.  BLURB The truth might des…

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SIGNED BOOKS AVAILABLE!

Well folks, it's that time of year again. If you're looking for signed books in time for Christmas (or if you've just been waiting to snag a copy), I'm now taking orders! Orders will be due by early November. Check out my full list HERE and order if you're interested! If you hav…

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AUTHORS: FREE ADVERTISING! BLACK FRIDAY & CYBER MONDAY SALE PREP!

Hey everyone!  So in case you forgot about last year, which was the first year I offered a list of books authors were offering for sale during Black Friday/Cyber Monday, I'm doing so again this year and looking forward to it! It's more fun peddling sales when you can also cheerlead about so…

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Brand Ambassador: PangoBooks!

Hey all! I'm thrilled to announce that I am now a brand ambassador for PangoBooks, which means your first purchase with Pango can get $5 off using my code! Said code is TANGLEDUPINWRITING, or you can just click HERE to start checking out books! I love PangoBooks because it's a great way to…

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BOOK BIRTHDAYS: BACK TO HIM & BACK TO ME

It's book birthday month for Back to Him (my first devotional) and Back to Me (my contemporary fiction novel)! Back to Me is two years old already, and Back to Him has been out for almost a year, both of which is hard to believe. Both of these works were written for the person who doesn't see…

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FREELANCE FRIDAY: TYPES OF EDITING (and what if you can't afford edits?)

Hey everyone! This month's Freelance Friday is focused on different editing types, why it's important to know the difference, and how to make the most out of other routes in case your budget is tight! A question I get asked often is regarding what type of editing is most needed for a manuscr…

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Now offering: Blurb Critiques!

I've officially begun offering blurb critiques for authors! For a flat rate of $15, we'll go over your blurb, tighten it up according to comparable blurbs within your genre and craft a compelling blurb of your own! Blurbs are so critically important for your marketing, reaching prospective …

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BLOG TOUR: PATRIOT AT THE RIVER by Jayna Baas!

Hey everyone! Today I'm excited to share about Jayna Baas' latest release, Patriot at the River ! BLURB THE FIGHT HE GOT WASN’T THE FIGHT HE WANTED. It’s 1780, and North Carolina is a battleground. Backcountry scout Benjamin Woodbridge is guarding a Patriot camp when he sees the king’s men purs…

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COVER REVEAL: FREEDOM by Angela R. Watts!

Hey everyone! I'm thrilled to share the cover reveal for Angela R. Watts' upcoming middle grade story, Freedom!  This is a sweet little story that every horse-crazy person will love whether you're a middle-grade fan or not. ABOUT THE BOOK: 12-year-old Milo Remington wants to ignore the fa…

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REVIEW: MEDDLING WITH MISTLETOE by Liz Johnson!

Hey everyone! I was given the opportunity to read Meddling With Mistletoe by Liz Johnson, an upcoming Christmas romance from Revell! Check out the info below.  BLURB: Whitney Garrett is preparing to enter culinary school in the spring, but first she has to sell enough homemade pies at the local Chri…

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JUSTREAD TOURS: FIREPROOF by SUSAN MAY WARREN & LISA PHILLIPS

Hey everyone! So I'm absolutely OBSESSED with this series right now,  and the finale just came out. BOY, do you need to check it out. I've got a review below, plus some info on the book.  ABOUT THE BOOK SECRETS. BETRAYAL. SACRIFICE. THIS TIME, THEY'RE NOT JUST FIGHTING FIRE. An original ser…

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