New month, new routines? August vibes: back-to-school energy, winding down summer, fresh starts everywhere. What new habit or goal are you thinking about? #FridayVibe #weekendloading #NewMonthNewGoals #FreshStart

📚Just one more chapter… Eat. Sleep. Read. Repeat. The Fire Chief’s Surprise is out now—small-town charm, community meddling, and a second chance at love. #AmReading #ChristianRomance #SaturdayVibes #TheFireChiefsSurprise

So much cuteness with a side of #truth 😅

Happy Sister’s Day! 💜 I’m the youngest of four girls—and I couldn’t imagine my life without my sisters. Their love, laughter, and loyalty have shaped who I am. Tell me: What’s the best thing about your sister (or sister-friend)? #sistersday #Familylove #flashbackweekend

When change calls, trust God to lead you forward. “Whether you turn right or left, you’ll hear a voice saying, ‘This is the way.’” — Isaiah 30:21 Step boldly into the new. #NewBeginnings #WordOfTheDay #Scriptures

Whirlwind alert! Editing book 3, promoting The Fire Chief’s Surprise, and planning book 4—plus a big life change. Once upon a time, we sold everything, bought a cabin, and now, three years later, new dreams await. Read the full post: chrismadayschmidt.com/index.php/2025… #NewBeginnings

This week feels like a soft launch into something new. Tomorrow’s newsletter is part bookish update, part heart note—a look at how I said yes to a new chapter. Also? Harlequin’s having a SALE! 📚Buy 4, get 2 FREE (code: AUG25SALE)—a great time to grab The Fire Chief’s Surprise.

Saw a Waymo with no driver recently. First thought: Nope, not for me. Then I wondered: Could there be a story hiding in that empty seat? #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity

Happiness happens… when I’m chasing wonder in the desert, or following a story thread that tugs at my heart. Writers—where’s your happy place? #HappinessHappensDay #WritingCommunity #amwriting #amhiking

“I wonder where that would take us?” my husband said, pausing at a narrow trail. “That could be the name of a book,” I replied. Sometimes the best stories (and life paths) begin with that kind of wide-eyed wonder. #AmWriting #WritersLife #WritingCommunity

No wonder it only seemed natural to curl up on my sofa, book in hand 🤗

A road sign. A spark. That’s all it took to inspire Sweetwater, the fictional town in THE FIRE CHIEF'S SURPRISE. Writers—what’s the smallest thing that’s ever sparked a story for you? LoveInspiredBks readers—have you met Josh and Annie yet? a.co/d/5AMvWT8 #romancebooks

No greater joy than seeing our kids walk in truth. On #SonAndDaughterDay, I’m reminded how fiercely God loves them—and how prayer shapes their steps. 3 John 1:4 💖 #Scriptures #PrayerOfTheDay #monday #ENCOURAGEMENT

New post: When pain hits hard, our hearts ask: why, God? But He walks with us through the storm. Always. Read: chrismadayschmidt.com/index.php/2025… #Blogoftheday #TuesdayFeeling #FaithOverFear Also hosting in the Love Inspired FB group today—join us! facebook.com/groups/LIAutho…

Small town. Big heart. ❤️ 🔥 The Fire Chief’s Surprise brings faith, flame, and family to life in the town of Sweetwater. Now available ➡️ a.co/d/5AMvWT8 #Romance #BookPromo #TheFireChiefsSurprise

One word: goats 😅 This LoveInspiredBks romance has it all...and then some.

Write what matters—even when it’s messy. Faith and storytelling go hand in hand. Because your words might be the answer to someone else’s prayer. #ENCOURAGEMENT #amwriting #WritingCommunity #FaithInAction #prayers

Happy #NationalRelaxationDay! 🌿 I recharge by reading or playing games. What’s your favorite way to unplug? #FridayVibes

Phoenix hit 118° this week, breaking a 120-year-old record! 😳☀️ #HeatWave #SummerMadness What are your summertime cool-down tips?

Writers know: characters (and people) grow through rocky ground. 🌵 In The Fire Chief’s Surprise, Josh discovers fatherhood in the middle of firefighting—and faith finds a way. #AmWriting #SmallTownRomance #FaithAndHope #WritingCommunity