Media From the Heart by Ruth Hill

Around three years, I happened upon a new Hallmark screenwriter that I had the privilege of interviewing before his first movie premiered on the network. Since that time, Topher Payne has risen within the Hallmark ranks to bring us some of the most highly-regarded movies in network history, including A Gift To Remember (that many viewers hail as one of their […]

Read my disclosure policy to understand how I am compensated when working with companies and individuals. Maintaining your life balance while raising a family is complicated. Some even say it is art. Parenting can be incredibly difficult, especially when talking about the first child. You want everything to be right but how can you do that? Here are some tips you will […]

Well, today is the premiere of Holiday Hearts on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and I finally reach the pinnacle of promotional interviews for a movie that I am absolutely thrilled to see! One of the principal reasons I’m so anticipatory is due to this gentleman, Paul Campbell. I will admit that I was a bit slow to come to the “dark […]

Seeing how this is the third interview I’ve posted relating to the upcoming Hallmark Movies & Mysteries premiere Holiday Hearts, you might have picked up on the fact that I am totally stoked for this movie! Ever since I heard that Paul Campbell and Ashley Williams were joining forces in a Christmas movie, I didn’t need to hear any more […]

About the Book Book: Are You in the Game or in the Way? Author: Ross Holtz Genre: RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources Release Date: March 10, 2017 Are You in the Game or in the Way?   A men’s ministry reality check: What is standing in the way of a vital men’s ministry in your church?    The guy […]

Yet again, I am grateful for Hallmark’s dedication to bringing its viewers not only the best quality TV movies possible–especially at Christmas–but I always say that they find the “cream of the crop” young actors. And it just so happens that Payton Lepinski, young though she is, has been making movies for a couple of years now. I saw her […]

Of course, since I’m a writer, it is always a joy to feature authors, screenwriters, and other members of the writing community on my site, and Barbara Ankrum is one of those special people who’s about to have a rather special dream actualized. On Saturday, November 23rd, her book-turned-movie, Holiday Hearts, will premiere on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Channel […]

Read my disclosure policy to understand how I am compensated when working with companies and individuals. Well, it’s almost that time of year again–Black Friday and the holiday shopping season! More than likely, you have people on your list who are new parents or may have toddlers around their house. Imagine how amazing it would be to bless them with some new […]

Reason for Concern: Mrs. B Mystery by Anita Kulina Publisher:  Brandt Street Press (August, 2019) Category: Cozy Mystery, Women Sleuths Tour dates: October & November, 2019 ISBN:978-1-950836-01-7 Available in Print and ebook, 240 pages Description Reason for Concern: Mrs. B Mystery by Anita Kulina Mrs. B is back on the case with a new mystery to solve! People don’t vanish […]

From the moment I first spied Madison Smith as Tyler Burgess, the love interest of Hannah Shannon in Garage Sale Mystery: The Wedding Dress, I knew Madison was destined for prominent things. Over the past four years, I have watched Madison mature and expand his horizons with Hallmark and elsewhere. I was so pleased to see him featured in Write Before […]