Back when I first started my blog, officially entering the wild and wonderful Blogosphere, I used to write blog post after blog post of writing advice, thinking I had so much to share. And somehow, I did. Maybe it was just the trend at the time—it seemed like everyone and their mother had writing tips… Continue reading advice to writers (for the writer who is tired of advice)
Author: Saraina Whitney
Saraina Whitney is a passionate Christian writer with a weakness for poignant stories with hints of true hope. She lives in the windy Illinois countryside with her family of fourteen. Known as the quietest of them all (except when she’s singing), she loves observing people and sharing inside jokes about movies with her siblings. She often spends her free time editing what she just wrote, rereading her favorite scenes from books, learning about Myers-Briggs personality types, or playing piano pieces from epic soundtracks.
Sunflowers Under the Harvest Moon | new release by H. S. Kylian!
I'm breaking my long unintentional hiatus from blogging with a new post today!!! H. S. Kylian just released her sweet Christian romance novel Sunflowers Under the Harvest Moon, and we're here to celebrate! *throws confetti* also look at this adorable cover like are you kidding about the book When Nicki Walters returns to her former… Continue reading Sunflowers Under the Harvest Moon | new release by H. S. Kylian!
Author Interview with Kaytlin Phillips (Emberling, worldbuilding advice & a review)
I have exciting news---Emberling by Kaytlin Phillips released this week!!! *throws confetti* I absolutely LOVE this story and I'm so happy that it's out in the world for you to read now!!! Today, Kaytlin has visited the blog to chat about her book and answer some fun questions, so grab your popcorn and hot chocolate… Continue reading Author Interview with Kaytlin Phillips (Emberling, worldbuilding advice & a review)
Emberling by Kaytlin Phillips | 🔥 the cover reveal 🔥
I am SO thrilled to help share the gorgeous cover of Kaytlin Phillip's latest upcoming fantasy novel, Emberling! Stick around till the end to see it! (It's already one of my all-time favorite covers. 🤫) about Emberling One never realizes how large their world is until they struggle to protect it. Her entire life, Iya… Continue reading Emberling by Kaytlin Phillips | 🔥 the cover reveal 🔥
new release in the Dragon Prince Chronicles! | Trail of Assassins ⚔️
On Sunday afternoon, I was in the van coming home from a camping trip with my family, reading my ARC copy of ⚔️ Trail of Assassins ⚔️ on my Kindle. And I can confirm: it's that kind of book that makes you mad to arrive home because that means your reading will be interrupted. *disgruntled… Continue reading new release in the Dragon Prince Chronicles! | Trail of Assassins ⚔️
and the Grace Sufficient series continues… | “Unforgiven” by Vanessa Hall!
IT'S HERE!!! Vanessa Hall's newest installment in the Grace Sufficient series released last Thursday!! I got to read an ARC and guys. This story was such a tearjerker, in the best way possible. 😭 It's one of those stories you love so much, you don't know where to begin when writing the review. (You'll get… Continue reading and the Grace Sufficient series continues… | “Unforgiven” by Vanessa Hall!
Trail of Assassins | cover reveal
Pain is inescapable, storms brew, and the darkness only seems to grow as the light shrivels. After an assassination attempt on the newly crowned prince leaves Kahtan with lingering side effects, he wonders if he’ll ever make it home. Death seems to be on every wind, and with the Mazleahian army dwindling by the day,… Continue reading Trail of Assassins | cover reveal
writing flash fiction and daring you to do the same (the “write a prompt” tag)
GUESS WHAT? I'M DOING ANOTHER BLOG TAG. Lol remember the days when all I would post was new installments of the Sunshine Blogger Award? Classic. 😂 Anyway, I spent hours working on my WIP today (translation: I'm brain dead) and want to reignite my creativity with a fun new blog tag I just stumbled across,… Continue reading writing flash fiction and daring you to do the same (the “write a prompt” tag)
“Unforgiven” by Vanessa Hall | the long-awaited cover reveal
I fell in love with Vanessa Hall's Grace Sufficient series back in 2021 when I read Unknown, and proceeded to love each succeeding book just as much if not MORE than the previous. They're full of danger and suspense, gritty moments, sweet romance, deep spiritual themes, and characters who will unapologetically steal your heart and… Continue reading “Unforgiven” by Vanessa Hall | the long-awaited cover reveal
This Gray Canvas | sneak peek and book review
I read this novelette in two days, and at the end, I teared up. 😭 It's a sweet, subtly powerful story of friendship and acceptance. The twist with the main character having monochromatic vision was so unique (I was ready to read it for that alone), and the themes of color and creativity were so… Continue reading This Gray Canvas | sneak peek and book review
Saraina Whitney 