Gilmore Guys (a guest series) . . . MARTY! featuring Amy Haddock and a giveaway

For readers who’ve been here the past two Fridays: It’s Gilmore Guys day again! I am having a blast with these guest posts and giveaways and I hope you are, too. For readers who haven’t been here the past two Fridays: Inspired by the multiple reviews my latest book, Here to Stay, has received comparing it to the TV show Gilmore Girls, …

Super fun times (and a giveaway!) with debut author Rachel McMillan

Guyyyyyys, today my awesome friend Rachel McMillan is here! She’s no stranger to this blog. She’s written posts here on the intersection of  Sherlock and faith…Dr. MacNeill…and Luke from Gilmore Girls.  But today’s visit with one of my favorite Canadians is by far the most exciting because she’s here to talk about her brand new debut novella–A Singular and Whimsical Problem. …

Here to Stay

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“With her charming wit and engaging prose, Tagg pens a story of hope in God’s dreams for us and ties it all together with a sigh-worthy romance. Truly a book and author not to be missed.”
Rachel Hauck, award-winning author of The Wedding Dress & Princess Ever After

A walking tour of Maple Valley…

I’ve had a lot of people ask how I choose the settings for my books. The answer, ummm…  Each setting (so far) has come about for different reasons. But when it came time to kick off my new Walker Family Series—which includes Three Little Words, just released this week—I knew I wanted to set it in Iowa, my home state. …

Christmas story

One December Night “Book me a room at the inn—I’m coming back to the delightful town of Whisper Shore for Christmas!” – Susan May Warren, best-selling author and rabid fan of Here to Stay. Click the book cover to read, download and/or send to your e-reader of choice. One December Night is an e-short companion to Here to Stay and it’s free! Librarian Pennilynn Baxter likes …

Big Birthday Giveaway! (books, movies, cookies and more)

  September is my favorite month of the year for about a thousand reasons! Including this: It’s my birthday! Well, not quite yet. My birthday is actually September 28. But I’m starting the celebration early because this month also marks the one-year birthday of a couple pretty special people in my life. Their names are Matthew and Miranda and they’re …

And just like that, a new author fave! Meet Hillary Manton Lodge (plus a giveaway)

A couple months back, awesome writing friend and one of the coolest Canadians I know—Rachel McMillan—told me I had to read a book called A Table by the Window. The author’s writing style, she said, would be just up my alley. I pre-ordered the book…waited patiently…and then read the WHOLE thing in one weekend. Folks, I adored this book. ADORED IT! And …