Guest post and giveaway from author Wesley Banks

Today I’m thrilled to welcome fellow author Wesley Banks to the blog! He’s the author of Hope in Every Raindrop and his latest release, Faith in Every Footstep. He gets extra cool points in my book since he’s a fellow fan of my favorite band, Needtobreathe. He’s here today with a poignant post and a giveaway.  I recently published my …

Grace Triumphant . . . with author Alicia Willis

Today I’m happy to welcome repeat guest Alicia Willis to the blog! Alicia is here to tell us about her latest book, Grace Triumphant. And she’s giving away a digital Kindle copy of her book! You can enter to win by leaving a comment below. Thanks for being here today, Alicia! Melissa: Okay, we need to know about your latest book. …

Writing Hard and Clear About What Hurts (a heartfelt guest post)

First of all, minor housekeeping note: I’ve been super absentee around these parts lately. I’m sorry…and yet not. Because April was thrillingly full with book stuff and speaking engagements and May is thrillingly carefree with lots of family and friend fun. I do hope to churn out a post in the next week or so, but thankfully I’ve got some …

Netflix confessions with awesome author Jill Lynn Buteyn (plus a giveaway!)

It’s my super happy pleasure to welcome Jill Lynn Buteyn to the blog today. In addition to being a wonderful author, Jill shares a very important obsession with me: Parenthood…the TV show. I’ve kinda not known what to do with myself TV-wise since the show ended last year. Like, what am I supposed to do on Thursday night’s without my …

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. …

Meet author Wesley Banks and check out this sweet giveaway!

I love meeting new author friends online! I’m not sure how Wesley Banks and I got connected, but I’m really glad we did…because not only does his new novel, Hope in Every Raindrop, look wonderful, he’s a fellow NEEDTOBREATHE fan. Which, in my world, basically means “kindred spirit.”  One of the reasons I’m excited to read Wesley’s book (which is …

Win a copy of Crystal Walton’s debut novel EYES UNVEILED

File this under things I love about the internet: Meeting people like Crystal Walton! Crystal and I met through the blogosphere and we’ve exchanged emails a few times…and can I just say, she is super encouraging! And I’m so happy to have her here today. She’s talking about college memories…and she mentions the mega blessing of making it through college …

Debut author Rachelle Rea and The Sound of Diamonds

One of my faaaavoritest things is welcoming debut authors to this blog! When I first started blogging, I was a total newbie and several years away from publication. So many blogging friends walked me through the beginnings of my publishing journey and were there to celebrate when my first novel was contracted and later released. So it’s super fun to …

Jessica Patch is in the house!

Today one of my faaaavoritest people I’ve ever met in the blogosphere—and then later in person!—is here. Her name is Jessica Patch. Here’s proof that we have, in fact, met: Not only did Jess recently sign a contract for her debut novel—yay!!—she also just released her second novella, Just the Way You Are. I can’t even tell you how excited …

One of my new favorite books EVER…a Q&A + giveaway with author Lori Benton

Okay…I have been known to gush about favorite books and authors. It’s what I do. It might be my spiritual gift. But sometimes…sometimes all the gushing in the world just isn’t enough to capture how truly amazing a book really is. And that’s exactly how I feel about Lori Benton‘s new book, The Wood’s Edge. Seriously, within minutes of finishing …