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Christmas Regrets {a short story}

Your Christmas present from me this year is a brand-new Christmas short story. I hope you’ll enjoy it!

News & Notes

I was a guest on Faith D. Cox’s blog a couple weeks ago. Pop over there to check out my tips for fitting writing into a busy season.

Christmas Regrets

Twinkle lights of a million colors lit up the evergreens surrounding the beat-up pickup truck. Micah shut his eyes and let out a shaky breath. He could do this. He could.

Couldn’t he?

He cleared his throat and looked down at his daughter, ...

Song Spotlight: “Gratitude” by Brandon Lake

Today, I’m starting a new blog series called Song Spotlight. My goals with this series are to 1) share with you some music that has impacted my life, 2) post at least one of these articles every quarter, and 3) listen to your requests in the comment section.

If there’s a song you’d like me to consider spotlighting, please leave the title and artist in the comment section of any Song Spotlight article.

“Gratitude” by Brandon Lake

This song means the world to me. It’s impacted my life in so many way...

Be My Guest: Faith D. Cox

News & NotesI was interviewed by Danielle Grandinetti, whose book Investigation of a Journalist came out on the same day as Novelists in November.Novelists in November is now available! Get your copy today.Be My Guest: Faith D. Cox

Please welcome my mother, Faith D. Cox, to the blog today, y’all. We got published together for the second time just a couple weeks ago. Today, Faith is chatting about her story in Novelists in November, “My Heart Still Sings.”

Hello, readers!

My name is Faith D. Cox, ...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Friends, it’s hard to believe, but this is the week of Thanksgiving here in America.

I hope this season is one of gratitude for you. It certainly is for me! I’m incredibly grateful for the things and people God has put into my life this year.

Here’s a quick recap:

One Word: Prayer
This year of prayer has been a beautiful blessing. It’s been a joy to pray for family, friends, and acquaintances through life challenges, surgeries, schoolwork, and many other things.Editing Schedule
This year’s schedule f...

Release Day Tomorrow!

News & Notes

I was a guest on Lauren’s Pen last week. Come see how fears and reliance come into play for Eun-Ji in “Melting-Pot Thanksgiving.”

I was interviewed by Devoted to Hope last week. Together, we dove deep into my writing process and faith journey.

Today is the LAST CHANCE to get in on the preorder fun, as Novelists in November releases tomorrow. If you preorder Novelists in November, you are eligible to claim digital preorder goodies + an entry into an exclusive giveaway.

I joined the Fai...

Write Into Fall Tag {Novelists in November Blog Tour}

News & Notes

I was interviewed by Sara Miller on Baking Up Stories last week. Pop over there to learn more about my writing journey and upcoming story “Melting-Pot Thanksgiving.”

I was a guest on Inspired by Life and Fiction last week. Please visit to discover how faith meets dreams in “Melting-Pot Thanksgiving” as well as my personal journey.

I was a guest on Reading Life by Shira J. Rodriguez, fellow Novelists in November author, last week. Visit to discover more about “The Cultures of Melting-Po...

Be My Guest: Avrie Swan

We’re only a couple weeks away from the release of Novelists in November. Please welcome fellow Novelists in November author Avrie Swan.

Growing in Grace
By Avrie Swan

Hello, folks!

My name is Avrie Swan, and I’m one of the authors in the upcoming Novelists in November anthology. I’m so excited to have been given this opportunity to connect with you all!

My story for the Novelists in November anthology is entitled The Sound of Healing, and it follows a young woman named Rebeka Wagner. Rebeka is a wr...

Remembering a Couple of Favorites + a Sneak Peek

Quick note: I’m a guest on Of Blades & Thorns today. Check it out here. Thanks for hosting me, Grace!

I’ve been addicted to movies my whole life. There’s something about the story of them that appeals to me. Over the years, my tastes have changed and grown and shifted, but some things remained the same: for one, my love for great talent on display.

Two of my favorites over the years have died earlier this year. The saddest part, other than not knowing whether or not their souls were saved into ete...

Diversity as a (Nonliberal) Theme

News & Notes

Recently, I was a guest on fellow Novelists in November author Avrie Swan’s blog. Check out my article on Discovery in the Small Things.

Would you like to participate in the upcoming blog and social media tour for Novelists in November? I’m available for interviews for this event. Simply ask for me in the appropriate spot in the sign-up form.

I’ll be at the first Local Author Day at Melissa Public Library in Melissa, Texas, on November 1. Will I see you there?

Write in Faith Camp regist...

Sunshine Blogger Award

Friends, I have a variety of updates before we jump into the fun award news.

News & NotesNewsletter Spotlight

Jill Kemerer has very kindly offered to spotlight my upcoming book, Novelists in November, in her October newsletter (Thanks, Jill!). Be sure to sign up here to see it for yourself.

Blog and Social Media Tour

There will be a blog and social media tour for Novelists in November (November 11-22), and you’re invited to join in the fun! Fill out the sign-up form here to claim your spot to help s...