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Ham and Brie Breakfast Pastries
Ham and Brie Breakfast Pastries are a savory but slightly sweet breakfast treat. These feel very fancy, but take minimal effort and just a few ingredients.Gently roll out each sheet of puff pastry into a 12-inch by 9-inch rectangle. Cut Read more
Salted Caramel Brownies
I cannot think of a better combination than warm, gooey, chocolatey brownies with a creamy, salted caramel sauce on top. Hand me a spoon!In a large bowl, microwave butter and chocolate on high for 1 minute. Stir, then microwave for Read more
Grilled Nectarine Salad
Grilling nectarines caramelizes their sugars and makes them more tender. Combine those with creamy mozzarella, peppery arugula, crunchy almonds and a sweet vinaigrette and you have a wonderfully balanced summer salad. It can stand on its own, or pairs nicely Read more
August 2021 Updates from Debbie
August 2021
In August our grand prize winner will receive a Kindle Paperwhite! You will also receive a signed copy of IT’S BETTER THIS WAY, and a copy of Kristan Higgins PACK UP THE MOON, Lauren K. Denton’s THE ONE YOU’RE WITH, Read more
Elizabeth Van Lierde
Elizabeth Van Lierde is a 25 year old lover of all things creative, stylized and wholesome as well as an event planner, food lover and hostess to the people close to her heart. A recent graduate with a degree in Read more
Creamy Lemon Tart
This Creamy Lemon Tart was inspired by my new book, It’s Better This Way! The combination of creamy lemon filling nestled inside a crisp, buttery crust is a beautiful thing. Top this tart with whipped cream and your favorite berries, Read more
Debbie Macomber’s 2021 Summer Reads
Blending families can be a risky business. This is something Julia Jones, the protagonist of best-selling author Debbie Macomber’s latest romance, understands all too well. Will this divorcée’s fresh start stop before it has a chance to really begin? Find Read more
Debbie Macomber Writing a Novel in 2020
Check out my article on BookBub on what it was like writing my new book, IT’S BETTER THIS WAY, during the difficult year that was 2020. Read the full article here!
Campfire Cones
Ooey, gooey, summer fun in a cone! Pack these Campfire Cones with your favorite combination of mini sweet treats, then throw them on a campfire or grill to make everything deliciously melty and enjoy.Fruit, chocolate and marshmallows combine to make Read more
Courtney Walsh
Courtney Walsh is a novelist, artist, theatre director, and playwright. She writes small town romance and women’s fiction while juggling the performing arts studio and youth theatre she owns and runs with her husband. If For Any Reason is her eleventh novel. Her Read more
It’s Better This Way | Inspiration Behind the Book
Seeing that the entire idea for my summer release It’s Better This Way came from a sermon, I felt it was only fitting that I dedicate the book to Rick Enloe, who, you will recognize from the column Low Hanging Read more
Hasty Book List – Author Interview
Check out my author interview with Hasty Book List! Click here for the full article!
At Home with Debbie Macomber – St. Louis County Library
Debbie Macomber and her books are known worldwide. She’s hit the number one spot on the New York Times bestseller list thirteen times, she’s had five books turned into Hallmark Channel movies and she has her own magazine. Hard to Read more
Summer Fruity Iced Teas
These Summer Fruity Iced Teas were inspired by my new book, It’s Better This Way. Make these teas while you enjoy summer and read the book! There is nothing quite like a refreshing glass of iced tea on a hot Read more
From Struggling Reader to Best Selling Author – Book It with CA
On this episode of Book It with CA, Carol Anne speaks with the hugely popular romance novelist Debbie Macomber about her inspiring journey from difficult childhood to prolific author. They also talk about two of her latest books, It’s Better Read more
Over 50 and Fabulous – It’s Better This Way
I answered a few questions on faith, writing, and life over 50 with Over 50 and Fabulous! I also discuss my new book, IT’S BETTER THIS WAY! Click the here to watch the video!
July 2021 Updates From Debbie
Lemon-Balsamic Pasta Salad
This pasta salad is packed with garden fresh veggies and tossed with a bright, Lemon-Balsamic Vinaigrette, making it a perfect summer lunch or dinner. It pairs beautifully with whatever you have on the grill, especially chicken and fish.In a large Read more
Patriotic Marbled Cookies
These beautiful cookies are perfect for celebrating Independence Day, as they are a decoration themselves! Using gel food coloring is important, as they have much more vibrant colors.Make sugar cookie dough, then roll out to ¼-inch thickness. Cut stars out Read more
June 2021 Updates from Debbie
Sheetpan Pesto Chicken and Garlic Potato Wedges
This Sheetpan Pesto Chicken and Garlic Potato Wedges recipe delivers big on flavor and makes cooking and cleanup a breeze. This meal can easily be scaled up or down to feed your family. If scaling up, split the chicken and Read more
Mary Alice Monroe
Mary Alice Monroe is the New York Times bestselling author of 27 books, including the Beach House series. Her latest book in the series, The Summer of Lost and Found, available May 11, 2021. Monroe’s debut middle grade fiction series, Read more