NADINE BRANDES once spent four days as a sea cook in the name of book research. She is the author of the award-winning ROMANOV, FAWKES, and the Out of Time Series. Her inner fangirl perks up at the mention of soul-talk, Quidditch, bookstagram, and Oreos. When she's not busy writing novels about bold living, she's adventuring through Middle Earth or taste-testing a new chai. She and her Auror husband are building a Tiny House on wheels with their Halfling children. Current mission: paint the world in shalom.

Adventuring Author: Bummeling Through German Heritage

When I was a kid, I always loved telling people my mom was 100% German, because I thought that meant something special. I thought it was a rare bragging right and very few people in the world were 100% anything. Ah, sweet childhood ignorance. It does mean something though…It means I… Continue reading

Cover Reveal for A Time to Speak

We’ve just started summer, which means autumn is around the corner, which means A Time to Speak is releasing soon…which means it’s time for a cover reveal! The covers for the Out of Time Series are designed by Kirk DouPonce from DogEared Design and I couldn’t be more flattered to work with him.… Continue reading

Character Spotlight: Meet Brandi Faythe from DARE

By now, you ought to be reading Tricia Mingerink’s new fantasy novel, Dare. Since you are reading it, of course, you’ll be excited to meet Brandi Faythe — the most loveable character from Dare in my opinion. Don’t forget to join Tricia’s Facebook Party where you’ll get to learn more about the… Continue reading

Author Interview: Tricia Mingerink

Today I’m honored to interview Tricia Mingerink about her debut novel, Dare. Not only did I have the privilege of Tricia’s support and expertise during my own book release, but I also got the privilege of reading an early version of Dare. Even in its rough form, the story gripped me from the… Continue reading

8 Pieces of Advice for Writers

In every interview, I’m asked, “What’s your top piece of advice for writers?” It’s hard to narrow it down to just one thing, so I’ve put together a list of 8 pieces of advice I have for “new writers” (interpret the word “new” as you will.) 1. Go to a Writer’s… Continue reading

Voters Needed! Which Free Goodie Should I Write for my Newsletter?

For too long I’ve been rewarding my Newsletter Subscribers with a free glimpse at the first chapter of A Time to Die. Well, that was cool….way back before the book was out. Now you can get that “special exclusive look” on Amazon, Kindle, Goodreads, and probably Barnes & Noble. Aka:… Continue reading

Daily Walks Will Help Your Creativity

It takes intentional, teeth-grinding effort for me to get out of the house each day. I have many obstacles to overcome: I’m an author and editor, which means I work at home so technically I could work in my PJs if I wanted to. Hubby and I have one car,… Continue reading

A Time to Die – Christy Award Finalist!

Ladies and gentlemen, we interrupt this weekly broadcast with a very important announcement. . . It’s the type of announcement that makes an author’s hands shake (can’t…type…!), that demands celebration tunes blasting through the kitchen, that makes an author freak out her parents when she states, “I have something to tell… Continue reading