I Don’t Want a Stepmother!

Emma’s challenges of being a stepmother wasn’t easy. Here’s an excerpt from her story. Michael sucked in a steadying breath as he held his soon-to-be bride close, the gentle librarian who charmed everyone frequenting the Park’s library. Her… Read More
Meet author Alyssa Schwarz

An award-winning author of “Fields of Glass,” Alyssa Schwarz is a Colorado native who attended the Colorado School of Mines, got her masters in Geological Engineering, and promptly became a watercolor artist and author (as one does). She… Read More
The Old Maid Marries!

Finally, the third and final story in the Love at a Lighthouse series is out. Here’s an excerpt from Emma’s Engagement that you might enjoy. At the ripe old age of thirty-seven, she could hardly believe that… Read More
My Rock Island Lighthouse story, Emma’s Engagement, is here!

Finally, the third and final story in the Love at a Lighthouse series is here! It’s called Emma’s Engagement and here’s what it’s about: Emma Row embarks on a journey that will test her resilience and love. She… Read More
Meet author Lynne Tagawa

Lynne Tagawa is an educator, author, and editor living in South Texas. Best of all, she’s a mom of four and a grandma to six. She loves writing historical fiction with a theological emphasis. A Fallen Sparrow: A… Read More
Meet author Lauralee Bliss

Lauralee Bliss is a published author of over thirty romance novels and novellas in both historical and contemporary. Lauralee enjoys writing books that are reminiscent of a roller-coaster ride for the reader. Her desire is that readers will… Read More
The Joys and Challenges of Writing Julia’s Joy

Writing Julia’s Joy presented several unique challenges, particularly due to my commitment to accuracy and authenticity. My dedication to portraying real places and historical figures demands thorough research and collaboration with experts, making the writing process both rewarding and complex…. Read More
Lisa Braxton
Lisa Braxton is the author of the novel, The Talking Drum, winner of a 2021 Independent Publisher (IPPY) Book Awards Gold Medal and winner of a 2020 Outstanding Literary Award from the National Association of Black Journalists. She… Read More
Meet author Abbey Downey

Abbey Downey started writing inspirational romance stories during naptime when her kids were babies and found she couldn’t stop. A life-long Midwestern girl, Abbey lives in central Indiana with her husband, two kids, and one rather enthusiastic beagle…. Read More
Faith, Hope, and Love in all my stories

As with all of my stories, faith, hope, and love are reoccurring themes. In Julia’s Joy, the overarching message is one of hope—a theme that resonates throughout all thirteen stories in my Thousand Islands stories. This hope is multi-faceted,… Read More