Chris Maday Schmidt Author

Publishers Weekly bestselling author writing stories filled with hope, humor & heart. Self-professed “princess of the King.”

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“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.” — Colossians 3:23

And maybe that might look like rest. Or a hike. Or playing catch up.

#LaborDayUSA #ScriptureReflection #WritingCommunity

[Chris Maday Schmidt Author @AlwaysWriteTime]

It's #ReadABookDay! I'll go first: I'm reading @DeniseAHunter's love, unscripted and I can't put it down. Your turn to share your latest read in the comments! ⤵️

[Chris Maday Schmidt Author @AlwaysWriteTime]

🧔 Happy World Beard Day!
Can a beard make readers think they know a character before he says a word? 😂
Hank’s says “grizzly.” His heart says “teddy bear.” ❤️
Writers, do you use facial hair to shape first impressions?
#WorldBeardDay #WritingCommunity #amwriting #AMothersPrayer

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It’s Eat an Extra Dessert Day, so naturally I’m thinking about Annie’s Bakery in Sweetwater. 🍰📖
This Labor Day weekend, save 20% on 3+ books with code LBRDAY, Sept. 4–7!
Which yummy treat would you pair with your book? 🧁#LaborDaySale #EatAnExtraDessertDay #romancereads

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@SweetNovember48 I seriously hope the revised proposal I submitted to my editor yesterday did *not* resemble that. 😅

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This. ⤵️ I’ve been on both sides of the coin. We need each other. ❤️

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#WritingCommunity #amwriting #encouragement

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🎄 Mistletoe + baby + romance? Yes, please. ❤️

The Mistletoe Baby is now available on NetGalley for reviewers!

Go grab it! 📚

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I spy with my little eye . . .
The Mistletoe Baby audiobook is now available to request on NetGalley 🥳🥳🥳

Cowboy. Socialite. Unexpected baby. Christmas on a Texas ranch.
What's not to love?

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#NetGalley #audiobook #holidayromance #LoveInspired #TheMistletoeBaby
#comingsoon #comingsoon2026 #October2026 #amreading
#newrelease #newbooklaunch #HometoEvermoreRanchSeries
@LoveInspiredBks @HarlequinBooks

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🍂 A sweet little fall romance is coming tomorrow!
My September Always the Write Time newsletter includes a five-minute fall-themed romance—plus a little bookish fun. 💌
Join me! 👉 https://t.co/kZClrhFqxc
#AlwaysTheWriteTime #hopehumorheart #newsletter

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One year ago, life looked very different. Now, I’m looking back at just how much can change—and how sometimes we come full circle in ways we never expected.
Have you ever had a full-circle moment? ❤️
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#blogger #fullcircle #TuesdayThoughts

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“He changes times and seasons…” — Daniel 2:21

#MondayMountains #WordOfGod #ScriptureReflections #GoodbyeAugust

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Hi, I’m Chris Maday (May-Day) Schmidt!👋
Author, self-professed princess of the King, and writer of stories filled with hope, humor & heart.❤️
Here’s a peek at my week beyond the writing desk. ✍️
What’s one thing that’s part of your typical week?
#SaturdayVibes #WritingCommunity

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Current situation.
#FridayFeels #weekendloading #amwriting #WritingCommunity

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When you’re busy writing #writingmemes #writing #writerslife

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💕 Let’s go shopping! 📚
Catch up on a Sweetwater story you’ve been meaning to read—or discover a new romance!
Buy 4+ books & save 33% with code HQNSALE!
🗓️ Aug. 28–31
⏰ Ends Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m. ET
#RomanceReads #FridayDeals #SweetwaterArizona

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🍌 Happy Banana Lovers Day!🐒
Meet Coco, Sweetwater’s resident chimp! He’s appeared in every Sweetwater story so far. 😉
Banana lover?🍌❤️
👍 Love ’em
😋 Banana bread
🙅‍♀️ No thanks
#BananaLoversday #AMothersPrayer #SweetwaterArizona

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🐾 Writers, inspiration can show up anywhere—even on four paws! Max inspired Roman in A Mother’s Prayer, and other lovable four-legged friends appear throughout my Sweetwater, Arizona, series. 🐶❤️
What unexpected inspiration has found its way into your writing? ✍️#NationalDogDay

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A day late and a dollar short, but on sale now! Check out these gorgeous @LoveInspiredBks new releases! #RomanceReads #BookRecommendation

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Happy RELEASE Day to @laurelblount, @Susan_Tuttle5, Teri Wilson, @LindsayHarrel, Julia Ruth and Cathy Liggett 🥳

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#booklaunch #newrelease #releaseday #September2026
#booklovers #amreading #cleanreads #RomanceBooks
@LoveInspiredBks @HarlequinBooks #willbebestsellers

[Chris Maday Schmidt Author @AlwaysWriteTime]

What if the thing you keep asking God to remove is an opportunity for His strength to shine through?
That question has been sitting with me lately. ❤️
Have you ever experienced something similar?

https://t.co/rs1FEd3LnE #grace #TuesdayThoughts #blogoftheday

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“‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’”
—2 Corinthians 12:9 #WordOfTheDay #WordOfGod #ScriptureReflection #MondayMindset

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Happy Saturday, friends! ❤️
I’m Chris Maday (May-Day) Schmidt, and I’m a storyteller.
A little snapshot of my writing life: creative clutter, coffee, writing tools, and things that inspire me. ☕✍️✨
Your turn: What’s ONE word that describes you? ❤️
#authorintro #weekendvibes

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@RondaWellsBooks Awwww, thank you!!! I'm humbled and grateful. 🥰

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It’s official! 🎉❤️ What a way to end the week!
I’ve signed a new 2-book contract with @LoveInspiredBooks, which means two more stories from Sweetwater, Arizona, are on the way! 🌵📚
Don’t miss the early news! Sign up here: https://t.co/kodIlkK5ro
#romancebooks #Sweetwater