Book Review: 10 Steps to Girlfriend Status

This story quickly pulled me in, and though I’m in my thirties now, this novel brought me back to age fourteen like it was yesterday. Wendy, the main character in 10 Steps to Girlfriend Status, is easy to identify with, and her authentic teen girl’s voice carried this story along at an enjoyable, breezy pace. Read More

Book Review: Dying for Revenge

I recently had the great pleasure of reading an advance review copy of Dying for Revenge (book one in The Lady Doc Murders series) by Dr. Barbara Golder. And today I’m thrilled to be participating in the virtual book tour for this awesome inspirational mystery! Here’s my review: Medical examiner Dr. Jane Wallace has her work Read More

Please Cast a Vote for Frozen Footprints

I just found out that my novel Frozen Footprints was chosen as one of six contenders for a chance to become Book Of The Month on ReadFree.ly. I’m excited and nervous, because to win the spot and reach all those potential readers, my book needs lots of votes! So if you have a moment, could Read More

Missing You, Jerome

Jerome T. Heckenkamp October 28, 1979 – March 8, 2016 “Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.” Remembering and missing you so much, Jerome, my best childhood friend, my big brother. You taught me so many things: how to climb trees and how to dig snow tunnels, how to play cards, checkers, and chess. Read More

Book Review: Animals of God, Vol. 2

Since we enjoyed the first book so much, my kids and I couldn’t wait to dive into this second volume of Animals of God by Susan Peek. Sure enough, this book was as delightful and entertaining as the first! This volume contains two well-developed stories. In the first, two captive, ravenous lions anticipate their next Read More

It’s Release Day!

No more waiting! My newest novel is officially released, and everyone who pre-ordered it (thank you!!) will now find After the Thaw on their Kindles. I hope you enjoy it! This time last year I was working feverishly on completing the first draft, and despite the long hours (and nights) it took to reach this Read More

Book Review: Animals of God

Animals of God (Volume 1) by Susan Peek was a pure pleasure to read with my children! We read the book at bedtime over the course of numerous nights, but my 7-year-old couldn’t wait for me to finish, so he finished it on his own—and that kind of eagerness speaks for itself! Such heartwarming, wondrous, and Read More

Book Trailer: After the Thaw

After the Thaw, the sequel to Frozen Footprints, is scheduled for release on April 5, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon Kindle. Read More

Cover Reveal: After the Thaw

  At long last, here it is! Of course I’m partial, but I think the cover designer did a phenomenal job–I couldn’t be more pleased with how this turned out! I’m super excited for the official release of After the Thaw on April 5th. In the meantime, interested reviewers can request an advance review copy. After Read More

Receive a Free Advance Review Copy of My Newest Novel!

Would you like to read my newest novel After the Thaw (Christian romantic suspense and the long-awaited sequel to Frozen Footprints) before it’s officially released? If so, you can receive a free advance review copy  in exchange for agreeing to post your review on Amazon on release day (which is estimated to be in April 2016). Read More

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