Every great mystery begins with a little digging! Join Scrivenings Press author Ellen E. Withers as she takes readers behind the scenes of the research process for her Show Me Mysteries series. From exploring historic buildings in her Missouri hometown to uncovering forgotten letters, photographs, and fascinating details from the past, Ellen shares how historical […]
Behind the Scenes of Letting Go of Perfect
Sometimes the characters we love have more stories to tell! Step behind the scenes with Scrivenings Press author Janell Goodrich York as she shares the inspiration behind Letting Go of Perfect, the second book in The Sisterhood Pie Pact Series. From revisiting beloved characters and creating a charming small-town setting to exploring themes of friendship, […]
From a Fourth-Grade Dog Book to Published Author
Every author’s journey begins somewhere—even with a fourth-grade story told from a dog’s point of view! Step behind the scenes with Scrivenings Press author Betty Woods as she answers some of her readers’ most frequently asked questions. From childhood storytelling and a lifelong love of history to the faith that inspires her novels, discover how […]
Behind the Scenes: Lori DeJong on Sanctuary and Sabotage
Step behind the scenes with Scrivenings Press author Lori DeJong for a closer look at the inspiration, characters, faith, and creative journey behind her newest release, Sanctuary and Sabotage. From bringing Trevor back to the family ranch to balancing romance, suspense, and themes of hope and restoration, Lori shares some of the stories behind the […]
Running, Writing, and the Space Between
What do running and writing have in common? More than you might think! Join Rebecca Meek as she explores how hitting the pavement can make room for creativity, perseverance, and those unexpected aha! moments—and how those experiences helped shape Mylze Moore in Summer at Caroling Creek. I love running. To be more honest, I love […]
Behind the Scenes: An Island Intrigue with Casey Cline
Step behind the scenes with Scrivenings Press author, Casey Cline, for a closer look at the inspiration, research, characters, and creative journey that brought her newest release, An Island Intrigue, to life. In this special author feature, you’ll discover some of the stories behind the story and get to know the heart behind the book. […]
Why Romance? Writing the Hard Things … With Hope at the Heart
Why do romance readers return again and again to stories of love, especially when those stories walk through some of life’s hardest places? Scrivenings Press author Lori DeJong believes romance can offer more than a happily-ever-after. It can remind us that hope, healing, grace, and God’s presence can be found even in seasons of grief, […]
Faith in the Storm: Writing Hope Through Real-Life Pain
Debut novelist Deena Adams joins us today to share the heart behind her storytelling and why she writes the kinds of stories she does. In this guest post, she explores Christian fiction about real-life struggles and how faith-filled stories that don’t shy away from pain can offer readers hope right in the middle of life’s […]











































































































































































