Posts by Kaylisa Montijo
‘Riches Beyond Measure’ Author Q&A with Mary Connealy
Mary Connealy writes “romantic comedies with cowboys” and is celebrated for her fun, zany, action-packed style. She has sold more than 1.5 million books and is the author of the popular series A Western Light, Wyoming Sunrise, and many other books. Mary lives on a ranch in eastern Nebraska with her very own romantic cowboy…
Read More‘The Daughter of Shiloh’ Author Q&A with Terri J. Haynes
Terri J. Haynes, a native Baltimorean, is a homeschool mom, writer, prolific knitter, freelance graphic artist and former Army wife (left the Army, not the husband). FF: What inspired the story in The Daughter of Shiloh? A few things. At the time of writing this book, I was going through some hard days. I was…
Read More‘The Heart of Bennet Hollow’ Author Q&A with Joanne Bischof DeWitt
Christy and Carol Award–winning author Joanne Bischof DeWitt writes romantic fiction that tugs at the reader’s heartstrings. Her historical romance The Lady and the Lionheart received an extraordinary 5 Star TOP PICK! from Romantic Times Book Reviews and was the very first independently published novel to win a Christy Award. It has also recently taken…
Read MoreMistletoe and Mayhem Author Q&A with Janice Thompson
FF: What inspired the story in your book?This book was inspired by a real life event that took place in our family back in the 90s. My mother and step-father lived on a 63-acre ranch in the Mabank Texas area. We always drove up from the Houston area to spend Christmas with this. On this…
Read MoreMy Beloved Book Review
What a sweet and nostalgic Christmas story from Jan Karon! Admittedly, this was my first novel with these dearly loved characters, but it was so easy to see why they have been treasured by so many readers. Real and authentic is the only way of life around Mitford, which is a truly delightful small town.…
Read MoreSense and Suitability Book Review
A delightful Sense and Sensibility parody, Sense and Suitability has become my new favorite regency romance. Pepper Basham wrote a witty and touching novel about loyalty, love, and second chances. One of my favorite characters was “Aunt Bean,” who was absolutely hilarious with her outlandish notions about men and dating. Every chapter of her marriage…
Read More‘A Song in the Dark’ Book Review
Kimberley Woodhouse’s dedication to producing a historically accurate novel about World War II was admirable in A Song in the Dark. Her work allowed the reader to peel back the curtains of time and see Europe before WWII ravaged the land. The characters wrestled with the political uncertainty, the horrors quietly occurring under Hilter’s regime,…
Read MoreMy Beloved Author Q&A With Jan Karon
Jan Karon is the author of the bestselling series of fifteen Mitford novels featuring Father Timothy Kavanagh, an Episcopal priest, and the fictional village of Mitford, which is set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. FF: What inspired the story in My Beloved? What brought you back to Mitford? I was inspired by a short story…
Read MoreFall 2025 Writing Contest: Flash Fiction
Fall 2025 Writing Contest: Flash Fiction
Read More‘Splendor of the Land’ Book Review
Connilyn Cossette’s Splendor of the Land is definitely one of my favorite books from 2025! Beyond the literary genius, her story resonated on a deeply personal level and challenged me to reconsider how I view parts of my own life. It left me saying, “Wow. What a story!” Splendor of the Land is biblical times…
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