The Daughter’s Walk: A Novel by Jane Kirkpatrick Well I’m all excited, thanks to Jane Kirkpatrick, who has introduced me to a new website about Writing Historical Novels. “In 2013, Writing Historical Novels features monthly contributing authors from the United … Continue reading →

I was imagining my Ravensmoore Chronicles as a television series. What writer hasn’t imagined such a thing from time to time? A reader at a recent book said, “This sounds like a series for Hallmark.” (From your lips to God’s … Continue reading →

Jillian, Penny and Heather Bob Hostetler and Jillian Saturday was my first experience meeting readers at the now popular Icefest in Hamilton, OH. My friend, Victoria Ryan who is a co-owner of Ryan’s Tavern wanted to give other writers and … Continue reading →

I’m the kind of person who is always looking into the future (no crystal ball) and looking forward to something. This makes getting out of bed every day a lot more fun. I do this in all areas of my … Continue reading →

Thanks to each and everyone of you who came to visit and help me celebrate my birthday week and the new release of Mystery of the Heart. It was great fun to see who picked which characters to interact with … Continue reading →

JANUARY 11th IS MY BIRTHDAY! It’s time to celebrate with me.This has become an annual fun thing for me to do. I celebrate and give you a chance to win my books and a gift card. Even more outstanding this … Continue reading →

HAPPY NEW YEAR! THE ONE THING  Need some motivation. Here it is. I listened to Andy Stanley on YOUR MOVE this past week. It’s just what we all need to hear and think about for this new year. I think … Continue reading →

Hope your Christmas is wonderful and full of friends, family, and books.

Jillian and Sara I recently attended a book signing at Barnes and Noble in Westchester, Ohio where I met Sara King who works there part-time. I’ve talked her into visiting once in awhile and sharing some of her expertise in … Continue reading →

   I’m being stalked by the demons of perfectionism and procrastination. I knew something was wrong when I couldn’t quite move forward with my next ideas for writing projects. My mind kept repeating the phrase, “Not good enough.” I found … Continue reading →