Regina Rudd Merrick, Rendezvous ’26 Writer

Rendezvous with readers and writers in Nashville on November 7, 2026, to celebrate stories and enjoy encouraging fellowship. 

Meet Regina Rudd Merrick at Read Write Rendezvous ‘26

Faith, family, and fresh beginnings take center stage in Regina Rudd Merrick’s heartfelt novels. Through relatable characters, meaningful relationships, and stories that explore the challenges of trusting God in everyday life, she creates uplifting reads that encourage readers to embrace hope, healing, and the beauty of His faithfulness.

About the Writer

Regina Rudd Merrick started her journey as a life-long lover of reading in first grade, and eventually parlayed that love of literature into a degree in library science, with stints as both elementary and middle school librarians, and currently as a public library director.

After finding the enjoyable world of reading and writing “fan-fiction”–original stories based on characters from familiar stories, television shows, and movies–she realized that for some reason God had given her the ability to weave a story, whether it be in this online community or with original characters. Her first novel, Carolina Dream, book one of the “Southern Breeze Series,” was the winner of a publishing contest with Mantle Rock Publishing, LLC (now Scrivenings Press), and her writing career was born.

Now the author of nine novels and a contributor to four novella collections, Regina writes about people like all of us who sometimes struggle with their faith and trusting God.

She wrapped up her “RenoVations Inc.” series with Reframing Trust, book 5, in 2025. Her next release is a 2026 Christmas novella, and she’s currently brainstorming her next full-length novel. One of her favorite projects was Window of Peace, a Historical romance set in the 1970s and book 3 of the “Stained-Glass Legacy” series, a 4-book, 4-author series set in 4 different time periods focused on one family and their connection with a stained-glass window.

Regina loves chocolate, the beach, providing keyboard and vocals in her church’s praise band, historical homes, watching other people renovate on HGTV, and Hallmark movies. She and her husband of forty-plus years are empty nesters in rural western Kentucky and are the proud parents of two grown-up daughters, a son-in-law, and most important, she’s a grandmother for the first time.

You can learn more about Regina Rudd Merrick and her books on her website at reginaruddmerrick.com.

Genre: contemporary romance, romantic suspense, historical romance

Currently reading: Fairest Inn All by Amy Anguish, and “The Real James Herriot: A Memoir of My Father,” by James Wight.

A note from Regina: I’ve wanted to participate in the Reading Rendezvous since its inception – both as a reader AND an author – and am so happy to be a part of this amazing group of people who have so much in common: we love the same kind of reading material, and we serve the same God. May all we do in our writing and reading glorify Him!

About the Featured Title

Carolina Dream (A Southern Breeze #1)

Sarah Crawford wants more from life than to attend the wedding of her ex-fiancée. An unexpected inheritance in South Carolina comes at the perfect time, just as Sarah is willing to use any excuse to get out of town. When she meets potential business partner Jared Benton and discovers that a house is part of the inheritance, she is sure that God has been preparing her for this time through a recurring dream.

But will a dream about an antebellum mansion, many rooms to be explored, and a man with dark brown eyes give her the confidence to take a leap of faith, leaving friends, family, and her job behind?

Also Available: Window of Peace, Heart Restoration

All featured Rendezvous titles are listed on the JustRead Amazon Storefront, or visit the author’s website for more information. Learn more about Read Write Rendezvous… why (About page), what, where, who, and how (Event page). We invite you to join us (or join the waiting list in case more space opens up) and/or support the event (Sponsorship and Promotional Opportunities page). 

Have you read any of Regina Rudd Merrick‘s books? Let us know your favorites and which titles you add to your TBR!