1.My Readers Deserve Better Than Cookie Cutter Characters If youโve seen one Hallmark movie, youโve seen them all. They rotate between two, maybe three, combinations of characters and just swap out the minor details. It gets old and stale very quickly. When my readers pick up one of my stories, I want them to know … Continue reading Why I Don’t Write Hallmark Style Stories
Author: A. M. Watson
‘Rest Beside The Weary Road’ – Now in Print and Ebook
It's official โ "Rest Beside The Weary Road" is now available in ebook, paperback, and Kindle Unlimited! What's It About? Sheโs a preacherโs daughter. Heโs a Confederate scout. Two souls threatened by the horrors of war, brought together by the hand of Providence. Mariah Taylorโs only wish is a return to the security of days … Continue reading ‘Rest Beside The Weary Road’ – Now in Print and Ebook
Official Blurb Reveal!
I'm very excited to be sharing the official blurb for Rest Beside The Weary Road today. This sweet historical novella is releasing on December 5, 2025. For a limited time, you can snag the ebook for only 99ยข! You can check out the other novellas in The Carols of Christmas series here! But without further … Continue reading Official Blurb Reveal!
Thank You, Dear Readers
It has been an eternity, it would seem, since I've been here on the blog. There are many things that have played into that happening, and I will explain a few of them today. But first I just want to say thank you to all of you who have been patient with this little blog … Continue reading Thank You, Dear Readers
Honoring D-Day: Remembering Sacrifice and Liberty
D-Day. The day that liberated a continent. The day that preserved the freedom we enjoy so much today. The day that saw many heroes spill their blood and give their lives, not for the lust of conquest but to end conquest. It was a day that forever altered the course of history for the better. … Continue reading Honoring D-Day: Remembering Sacrifice and Liberty
Unveiling the Setting of ‘Rest Beside The Weary Road’
Happy Thursday, everyone! I know this is not my usual day to post, but I have a special treat for those of you who have been following along with my upcoming novella releasing in October. Today I get to share the setting of my story. "Rest Beside The Weary Road" is set in 1860s Virginia … Continue reading Unveiling the Setting of ‘Rest Beside The Weary Road’
Michael Sattler: A Martyr For Christ
Imagine being brutally tortured and burned alive at the stake for following the Bible. That was the fate Michael Sattler resigned to because he chose to live for Jesus rather than cater to the world. Michael Sattler was once a Catholic monk. He rose to the rank of Prior of the Benedictine Monastery near Freiburg, … Continue reading Michael Sattler: A Martyr For Christ
V-E Day: Remembering the End of Hitler’s Regime
It was finally over. The battles that left a trail of blood across Europe, the innocent villages and towns left in ruins, the horrors of Hitler's concentration camps โ it was all finally over in Europe. "This is a solemn but glorious hour. General Eisenhower informs me that the forces of Germany have surrendered to … Continue reading V-E Day: Remembering the End of Hitler’s Regime
Patrick Henry’s Call to Arms: Liberty or Death
"They tell us, sir, that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be the next week, or the next year? Will it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British guard shall be stationed in every house? Shall we gather strength … Continue reading Patrick Henry’s Call to Arms: Liberty or Death
Upcoming Release Announcement
It's been a little while since I've posted here on the blog. I promise I haven't forgotten about all of you though! I've just been a little preoccupied with a secret project. So what is this project that has seemingly taken all of my time? Allow me to introduce you to "The Carols of Christmas", … Continue reading Upcoming Release Announcement