What happens when family history, local lore, and imagination collide on the page? For many authors, writing about fictional towns in real places allows them to honor the past while asking timeless “what if” questions. In this reflective post, Regina Rudd Merrick shares how her deep roots in western Kentucky, a long-lost town that never […]
Walking Through Caesarea Maritima: A Biblical Fiction Writer’s Journey Through History
Stepping into Caesarea Maritima is like walking straight into the pages of Scripture. With its sweeping harbor, Roman theater, and shoreline hippodrome, this ancient city remains one of the most striking Roman ruins in Israel. Built by Herod the Great and later governed by Pontius Pilate, Caesarea sat at the crossroads of culture, power, and […]
A Month of Mercy and Light: December’s New Christian Fiction Books
December brings a special kind of reading joy—cozy evenings, twinkling lights, and stories that remind us why we love fiction in the first place. That’s why we’re thrilled to share our December Christian fiction new releases, featuring two unforgettable books to close out the year. This month, readers can dive into the much-anticipated continuation of […]
A Thanksgiving Moment That Sparked a Faith-Based Novel
As we step into a season filled with gratitude and gatherings, author Peyton H. Roberts invites us to pause and look a little deeper at the stories stitched into our everyday lives. In today’s guest post, she shares how one unforgettable Thanksgiving—marked not by turkey and pie, but by heartbreaking headlines from halfway around the […]
Finding Grace in the Mess: A Christmas in Shady Springs
Christmas stories and small-town weddings already hold a special kind of magic, but Sarah Anne Crouch’s newest contemporary romance release adds something even sweeter—grace in the middle of life’s unexpected twists. In A Christmas in Shady Springs, readers will step into a charming Arkansas town, reconnect with familiar faces, and be reminded that even the […]
Sweater Weather and Storytime: November’s New Reads
As sweater weather settles in, there’s no better time to curl up with a good book! From heartfelt historical romance and imaginative fantasy to moving women’s fiction and a festive holiday story, our November Scrivenings Press releases offer the perfect reads to keep you cozy all season long. Title: No Plan At All […]
When an “Oops Book Baby” Becomes a Blessing: The Story Behind Glitter and the Grouch
Today we’re thrilled to welcome Mary Pat Johns to the blog! As the author of the Romance in Valiant Series and several Scrivenings Press novellas, Mary Pat’s love for both writing and God shines through every page she pens. In this post, she shares the Glitter and the Grouch book inspiration—how her unexpected “oops book […]
Writing Through the Busy Seasons: How I Find Time to Write as a Young Mom
Finding time to write can be hard. Life is busy. So what do you do when those two worlds intersect? You find a way to write through the busy seasons. In today’s post, Janilise Lloyd, an author and a mom of two, shares how she discovered the key to writing during those times when life […]











































































































































































