A publishing scam email analyzed my novel so accurately it almost impressed me. A warning for writers about increasingly sophisticated fake publisher emails.

Most moms don’t really get a “day off.” Monday morning has a way of reminding us of that quickly. The truth is, I don’t think most women are failing at motherhood—I think most women are simply exhausted. That idea became the emotional heartbeat behind my upcoming novel, No Phones Allowed.

During Lent, many people look for meaningful books to read during this season of reflection, forgiveness, and spiritual renewal. Years ago, during the Lenten season, the first idea for my novel Absolution came to me while I was sitting in church.