Fiction Friday – The Peasant King by Tessa Afshar

Narelle here. I’m excited to share an interview with Tessa Afshar talking about her new book, The Peasant King, that’s releasing in November 2023. What characters from The Hidden Prince do we meet again in this novel? Twenty years have passed since the events in The Hidden Prince, and now our main character is Keren and Jared’s …

Author Interview | A Louisiana Christmas to Remember

We, three authors—Morgan Tarpley Smith, Betsy St. Amant & Lenora Worth, are happy to be with you today for an interview about our new release from Barbour called A Louisiana Christmas to Remember. Since our book is set at Christmastime, we thought we’d name a few of our favorite things about this special time of …

Author Spotlight | With Debut Author, Jessica Wakefield

Today’s author spotlight is Jessica Wakefield who’s debut book, The Christmas Box, will be out on Saturday. Welcome Jessica. Fast Five Cricket or Rugby? Cricket Mangoes or kiwifruit? Mangoes Books or TV? I love them both equally. Sun or snow? Always the sun. Plotter or pantser? Planster—both. I can’t totally plan a whole novel, but …

Author Interview | Monica Bruenjes

Today, our guest is American children’s author and illustrator Monica Bruenjes, who is the creator of the delightful book series for young children, Penguin & Peep. Welcome to the ACW blog, Monica! We’re glad to have you. Thank you for answering our questions. Fast Five Cricket or rugby? My husband played rugby. I’ll have go …

Author Interview | Lenora Worth

Today, our guest is author Lenora Worth, who is a NY Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of over 80 inspirational fiction books. Welcome to ACW blog, Lenora! We’re glad to have you. Tea or coffee? COFFEE!! Contemporary or historical novels? Mostly contemporary. But when I need a break, I love a good …

Author Interview | Getting to Know D. J. Blackmore

Welcome D. J. Blackmore to our blog today. We look forward to learning more about Deirdre. 1. Can you tell us a little about yourself? For many years I have enjoyed a grass roots lifestyle. I have lived my research, which includes spinning, beekeeping, milking cows, making cheese and growing food. I am a simple …

Author Interview | Betsy St. Amant

Today, our guest is author Betsy St. Amant, who writes contemporary inspirational fiction as well as non-fiction and many other things! Welcome to ACW blog, Betsy! We’re glad to have you. Tea or coffee? COFFEEEEE! Because I’m pretty sure it makes up 45% of my bloodstream now. Contemporary or historical novels? If I’m writing, I …

Author Interview | Carole Lehr Johnson

Today, our guest is author Carole Lehr Johnson, who is the author of three inspirational novels set in England. Welcome to ACW blog, Carole! We’re glad to have you. Tea or coffee? Tea, of course! Coffee has a bitter, strong, pungent taste I cannot acquire. Contemporary or historical novels? Historical. I love the past. The …

Introducing Jeanette Grant-Thomson

Today we’re interviewing Jeanette Grant-Thomson, who will be joining our group of frequent contributors to the ACW blog. Fast Five Kiwis or koalas? Koalas Mangoes or kiwifruit? Mangoes Books or TV? Books Desert or sea? Sea Plotter or pantser? A bit of each. I have to do a bit of plotting or I let the …

Author Interview with Sally Hewitt

Welcome to the blog, Sally. Let’s start with five quick questions to get to know you:  Long black or flat white? Flat white, and only one a day, otherwise I’m jittery! Kiwis or koalas? Koalas. My first stuffed toy was a koala which is particularly unusual because I am English, growing up in the UK. …