Books and Hooks Updates

            I recently had the chance to interview Bethany Turner, author of Hadley Beckett’s Next Dish. I’m currently reading this story and I love it! Y’all know that even though I’m not a cook, I love recipes...

Congratulations to Alicia Haney, the winner of the May Giveaway. This month’s giveaway is a copy of A Double Dose of Love and a hand crocheted mesh bag! This bag is made of sturdy cotton, and 100% washable. To enter, answer this question in the comments: Who is your...

Recently I had the opportunity to interview Lorri Ann Helberg, owner of Arkansas Yarn Co. Lorri Ann designed the yarn colorway for Hooked on You. I LOVE Lorri Ann’s yarn. It’s beautiful and easy to work with for both knitting and crochet. How did you get started...

Recently I had the opportunity to interview Tamara Kelly. Tamara designed the crochet version of The Riley Hat for Hooked on You. I’ve made several of Tamara’s designs in the past and they’re a blast to make (including The Riley Hat!). She has lots of patterns on her...

Last week I posted part of Chapter 1 of Hooked on You, which releases May 11. Today I'm posting more of Chapter 1. Hooked on You is available for pre-order. Visit here for ordering information. Chapter 1, continued. “You’re not decrepit.” Erma McAllister was far from...

Hooked on You Kits are now available for pre-order! Each kit includes an autographed copy of Hooked on You, the Hooked on You yarn, and a crochet and knit pattern for the Riley Hat. Click here for order details. Hooked on You features a yarn store, Knots and Tangles....

I’m super excited to give you a tiny sneak peek of Hooked on You, the first book in the Maple Falls Romance series. Hooked on You is set in the fictional town of Maple Falls, AR, and features Riley McAllister. When her grandmother injures herself sliding into third...

Next month An Amish Barn Raising releases! It’s available for pre-order now. Click here for ordering information. From the back cover: From bestselling authors in the Amish genre come three sweet stories centered around Amish traditions and the possibility of romance....

This year I decided I would make lapghans for residents at a nearby rehab and nursing facility. As of this writing I’ve completed twenty-two. Here they are stacked on washer. I always make sure to wash lapghans or afghans before I give them as donations or gifts to...