No one quite prepares you for the day the house grows quiet. The lunches stop needing packed, the schedules loosen, and the role that once defined every hour suddenly shifts. When children leave home, well-meaning advice often follows—join a gym, pick up a hobby, stay busy—but busyness doesn’t always heal the ache of letting go. […]
When Women Took the Helm: Two Novels of Courage on River and Sea
History is filled with moments when courage rises quietly—and leadership comes from unexpected places. When Women Took the Helm reflects stories where women step forward in faith, take responsibility when circumstances demand it, and lead with conviction across dangerous waters. From a WWII riverboat to the open sea, these novels remind us that courage […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Silencer- The Completion of a Series
If you would have told me years ago that I would be here right now, with the completion of my first series, I probably would have laughed. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to write a series. I did. I just didn’t know where to start or even begin to know how to find a […]









































































































































































