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Review: The Choosing

Review: The Choosing

Oh. My. Gosh. Really. After reading this 424 page book and that’s what I got to say. I know, I know. That’s not a review, but gosh. Rachelle Dekker can write a book! There seemed to be buzz around the web questioning whether Rachelle was going to live up to the hype. I mean, her dad is Ted Dekker (yes,… Read More

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In Review: The Pizza Bible

In Review: The Pizza Bible

The Krumms love pizza. It’s one of the few things Drew will readily eat without complaining (unless of course he had his heart set on peanut butter and jelly. . .) In 2015 my sister and I have vowed to have a pizza night at least once a month. I am super excited about Tony Gemignani’s The Pizza Bible. It… Read More

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Book Report: let’s sew together

Book Report: let’s sew together

This is probably a book every mom needs on her shelf for summer. Every project is so creative and fun. Elsie has already gone through and told me what she wants to make. I love that this book encourages you to let your child’s imagination run wild—and let them help with the projects! Elsie has been wanting to “sew” for… Read More

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Review: Jamie Grace Ready to Fly

I have a daughter who loves music. Normally that wouldn’t scare me so much, but, honestly, have you seen/heard some of the artists and their “songs” lately? It’s enough to scare a parent into never letting their kid out of the house, or listening to anything but Beethoven (which honestly isn’t that bad of an idea . . .) I… Read More

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Reviewed: Vertical Vegetable Gardening

Reviewed: Vertical Vegetable Gardening

I have what you call a very black thumb. I seriously can’t keep anything alive (and apparently, in the case of my tomato plants, if I can keep it alive, it doesn’t produce any fruit). That doesn’t stop me from dreaming of gardening every year. Last year (or was it the year before that? Goodness time flies) my buddy Angela… Read More

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Reviewed: Jo Baker’s Longbourn

Reviewed: Jo Baker’s Longbourn

I’m a little bit of a Jane Austin nerd. Pride and Prejudice is on the short list of books I’ve read more than 3 times (it’s a very short list), so when I heard about Jo Baker’s Longbourn — a look at the world of Pride and Prejudice from the bottom up — I had to read it. (From Goodreads)… Read More

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In Review: Steven Curtis Chapman The Glorious Unfolding

In Review: Steven Curtis Chapman The Glorious Unfolding

I still remember the first time I heard Steven Curtis Chapman. My dad had a business conference and my mom tagged along. After the long weekend, the returned and mom had to tell me about this great new guy that they heard sing at the conference—Steven Curtis Chapman. And they were given a complimentary copy of his new album (The… Read More

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Podcaster @themarginswriting | Author of It Happened at Christmas & a YA Murder Mystery releasing with HaperCollins Blink Summer 2027

I’ve been hanging on to some fun secret news for I’ve been hanging on to some fun secret news for a hot minute and today’s the day we finally get to announce!!

Watch this page for a special announcement coming today! 

(Hint: if you’re subscribed to the newsletter, you already found out…)
Yeah. Kinda Chic. Yeah. Kinda Chic.
Gotta love it!!! Gotta love it!!!
It Happened at Christmas is a sweet YA rom-com set It Happened at Christmas is a sweet YA rom-com set at a boarding school…at Christmas. 

Available now!
Available now!!! Available now!!!
✨ Follow me 😆😆 ✨ Follow me 😆😆
Project Grinch character inspo (yes, I realize thi Project Grinch character inspo (yes, I realize this is Spider Man and Supergirl. Hush) 

Three months!!
Kicking my feet with glee! Who’s ready to go bac Kicking my feet with glee! Who’s ready to go back to Iverson?! Project Grinch incoming in three-ish months…
Want to read Project Grinch first? 

While I don’t have a lot to tell you about the storyline, the general idea is if the Grinch and Buddy the Elf were stuck on a roadtrip together at Christmas time (the Grinch is female in this story!) 

If you like YA fiction, rom-coms, and Christmas stories, you hopefully will enjoy Project Grinch. 

What do you say? Wanna help me out? Spaces are limited and you’ll be notified by August 17th of acceptance!
… it’s my favorite … it’s my favorite
Project Grinch commencing! I’m really excited Project Grinch commencing! 

I’m really excited to bring you this story — yes, I’ve been talking about it for years and this is the year it is finally happening!!
That was twelve years ago... and I almost listened That was twelve years ago... and I almost listened. 

I’m really glad I didn’t. To be honest, this person wasn’t wrong. At the time I wasn’t very good at writing. It was early on in my career. Hearing that I should give up was a punch to my gut and I had two choices. 

I could listen, and not write ever again.

OR

I could buckle down and get better. 

I chose to get better. I still don’t think I’ve “arrived” but I am a lot better than I was then. 

So this is me telling you — don’t ever stop dreaming, don’t ever stop learning, and don’t take bad advice. 

You got this. I’m cheering for you.
The story behind how the Murder Mystery came to be The story behind how the Murder Mystery came to be …
Seriously. Why couldn’t my brain come up with th Seriously. Why couldn’t my brain come up with this sooner?
Follow for books, writing, coffee, chickens, and a Follow for books, writing, coffee, chickens, and all the behind the scenes (cause I don’t gate keep)
Follow for book vibes, writing, and coffee love. Follow for book vibes, writing, and coffee love.
The M**der Mystery is turned in!! There is no more The M**der Mystery is turned in!! There is no more deadline chaos and it’s… weird. 

Never fear - we’re on to the next project! Stay tuned for all the little hints on which story I’m working on next!
Let’s talk about non negotiables for a good edit Let’s talk about non negotiables for a good editing session… 

What are yours?
🎄🎅 — here we go again! I’ve been talkin 🎄🎅 — here we go again!

I’ve been talking about this one for a minute and the time to get it done is now. ❤️ Do you know which story I’m working on next?
I’ve tried reading through my manuscript on my c I’ve tried reading through my manuscript on my computer… tried on my kindle (but reading a PDF on my kindle is stupid) nothing was working. So, we’re down to the last 100 pages (and consequently the ones with the most changes) so I relented and printed everything off so I can read a physical copy! 🎉 here we go. Let’s finishing this thing!
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