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interview with bethany klassen
A month or two ago, Bethany Klassen approached me for an interview/spotlight here on the blog, and after an unexpected delay, I am so...
Grace A. Johnson
Oct 30, 20246 min read
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project reveal | where the sky meets the sea
Happy Monday, folks! Back in June, I shared my intentions for my platform and my current writing projects—and y’all insisted I divulge...
Grace A. Johnson
Aug 26, 20248 min read
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review | the seamstress of acadie by laura frantz
Has Laura Frantz ever failed to enchant me? ever failed to illuminate worlds lost to our generations with the glow of hope and romance?...
Grace A. Johnson
Jan 15, 20244 min read
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review | a dare and a prayer by julie lessman
⭐⭐⭐⭐ She did it again, guys. Julie Lessman knocked it out of the park once more with her latest release, A Dare and a Prayer. I’ll be...
Grace A. Johnson
Oct 14, 20236 min read
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spotlight | a dare and a prayer by julie lessman
If you've been following me/this blog for long, you'll at least know this one thing: I absolutely adore Julie Lessman. Both as an author...
Grace A. Johnson
Oct 2, 20234 min read
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book spotlight | like a ship on the sea
If y'all haven't heard me sing the praises of Kellyn Roth yet, have you been living under a rock??? Well, rock or no, you're about to...
Grace A. Johnson
Sep 12, 20233 min read
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introducing...of storm & sea
Back in February of 2022, I had the offhanded idea to host a romance-themed short story contest, based on the prompt “tell me you love...
Grace A. Johnson
Aug 14, 20236 min read
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release day | springtime in surrey anthology
I know what you're looking for this summer, dear reader. You want stories that are full of vintage vibes, sweet romance, a splash of...
Grace A. Johnson
Jul 25, 20236 min read
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new release | trouble in dry springs by kristina hall
I don't know if there's any author quite as prolific as Kristina Hall. Not only does she release upwards of three books a year, but each...
Grace A. Johnson
Jun 15, 20232 min read
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project reveal | something bright & beautiful
Over a year ago, I typed “The End” (or, more accurately, “dead”), completing my third (published) novel. Since then, I’ve written a few...
Grace A. Johnson
May 23, 20237 min read
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review: the metropolitan affair by jocelyn green
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Once upon a time, I read a book by Jocelyn Green. I’d expected it to be atmospheric and romantic and intriguing—a bit like a Laura...
Grace A. Johnson
Apr 26, 20233 min read
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introducing...her heart's home
*rushes in, breathless* HULLO, ALL! Yes, I know, I disappeared for over two weeks, but I'M BACK! This month (like this whole year thus...
Grace A. Johnson
Mar 22, 20232 min read
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review: the sound of light by sarah sundin
⭐⭐⭐⭐💫 Let’s face it, I’ve never read a Sarah Sundin novel I didn’t like—and I’m sure the same goes for most of y’all too! There’s...
Grace A. Johnson
Feb 27, 20233 min read
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review: all the lost places by amanda dykes
⭐⭐⭐⭐💫 I’ve been hearing absolutely amazing things about Amanda Dykes for years, but when I first read one of her novellas in The Kissing...
Grace A. Johnson
Feb 24, 20234 min read
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review: yesterday's tides by roseanna m. white
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Y’all, I have been waiting for this novel for years. When I first began reading Roseanna M. White’s books back in 2016-2017, I...
Grace A. Johnson
Feb 2, 20235 min read
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book review: the rose and the thistle by laura frantz
Where do I begin? How can I put into words the enchanting beauty of this novel, this lovely work of art? I’ve noticed many reviews for...
Grace A. Johnson
Jan 9, 20235 min read
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cover reveal: where faith remains by joy c. woodbury
I am so excited to introduce y'all to my good friend Joy C. Woodbury's upcoming debut novel, Where Faith Remains! And I'm even more...
Grace A. Johnson
Dec 22, 20222 min read
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coming soon: yesterday's tides by roseanna m. white
Y'all, Roseanna M. White is writing a dual-time novel and I AM HERE FOR IT. Who cares that I hate dual-time/split-time novels 90% of the...
Grace A. Johnson
Dec 20, 20223 min read
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featured story: ode to ellie by m.c. kennedy
Y'all, this story is too sad and yet sweet, too touching not to share! I hope y'all enjoy Ode to Ellie by M.C. Kennedy! Mrs. Henry’s...
Grace A. Johnson
Dec 15, 20229 min read
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book review: the secrets of emberwild by stephenia h. mcgee
Warnings: #1 This is a long review, so pull up a chair and grab a bowl of popcorn. You’ll be here awhile. #2 When I read a review, I want...
Grace A. Johnson
Nov 28, 20226 min read
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