I’m happy to introduce Amy Scanlon as the voice for The Rose & the Thistle! Amy is a master of various accents which are certainly called for in this new Scottish novel. All 13 hours & 53 minutes via Recorded Books on various audio platforms like Amazon. I can’t wait to have a wee listen & invite you to do the …
Christmastime is here
I’ve now celebrated so many Christmases I can’t remember them all! And I’ve realized over time it’s not a merry occasion for many. Amid all the brokenness, I’m so thankful to have a warm house, full cupboards, a beautiful family, & many other overflowingly good gifts. But the older I become the more sentimental & even melancholy Christmastime is for …
The Last of the Mohicans
I’ve been thinking about the now old or classic film The Last of the Mohicans lately & can’t believe I first saw it 30 years ago. I was really young & had been writing for years but watching this movie had a lasting impact on me, much like a biography of the last Empress of Russia was a spiritual turnaround …
Goodreads giveaway!
Fun to see reading friends adding this upcoming novel to their shelves over on Goodreads! To enter to win this generous giveaway, please follow the link below, thank you! GOODREADS GIVEAWAY
Love under siege
The weeks or months leading up to a new release is often fraught with questions & concerns for an author. Will the book be well received? Will readers enjoy the story? Or, will they even find the story? So, when a starred review rolls in from Booklist I breathe a sigh of relief & shout for JOY! This reviewer has …
Black Friday? Nay, Book Friday!
Baker Book House has the most fabulous sales & I am always happy to share their beautiful graphics like this one. In a world addicted to devices & whatnot, let’s devote more attention to books – serving readers since 2400 BC. The Rose & the Thistle is officially releasing January 3rd, 2023! Happy reading!
Thanksgiving 2022
It’s hard to believe 2022 is drawing to a close. The year has brought many ups & downs but despite the challenges, there are so many reasons to be thankful. And so many Thanksgivings to look back on! My best Thanksgiving memories are of my granny’s house in Berea, Kentucky. Ever since I was born, we celebrated holidays there until …
Early reviews!
I’ve been encouraged by early reviews for The Rose and the Thistle, thanks to LibraryThing. Here are a delightful few! Thank you to early reviewers. I’m so happy you’re enjoying the story!
SWOON
A few final comments from my editorial team as this novel of my heart – The Rose & the Thistle – went to print. Hopefully you’ll be saying the same when it’s in your hands! Not too much longer now… Happy reading!
Holiday Haul Sale!
Wanted to share about a wonderful book sale at Baker Book House, both fiction & nonfiction titles. Books make the best gifts, Christmas or otherwise! BAKER BOOK HAUL Happy shopping & reading!







