March is nearly here along with a spring forward adjustment to the clock which steals an hour of reading away! I’m dreaming of planting a little colonial garden but it’s too soon here in the Pacific Northwest. We’ve experienced one of the mildest winters on record. Rhododendron bushes were actually blooming in December! I missed our usual, beautiful snow, since …
A sneak peek at my Christmas novella coming from Revell in September 2027! I’ve almost finished the first draft & it’s one of the most rewarding stories rooted in real history I’ve ever written. Not everyone enjoys novellas but I do hope you’ll read this one! Details to come, including the official cover. This is just a mockup by moi!
Book clubs are dear to my heart! Here’s a succinct guide for reading friends wanting to read & discuss The Belle of Chatham. Of course, no book club would be fun without dessert, so why not try an authentic 18th-century recipe? And last but not least, basic questions for discussion, though I’ve found book clubs are very good at coming up …
Creativity is such a fascinating thing. One idea or research trail leads to another. Often novels birth more novels. As I wrote The Belle of Chatham, our hero’s sister, Bronwyn Harlow, materialized in my mind. Often these characters are unbidden & unplanned. They just appear in a scene & start talking or doing, especially if you’re not a novel planner …
Another novel is on shelves! This year is such a historic milestone. 1776-2026. I’m so grateful to be American born that I wrote a book about it! A tale of courtship & marriage, duty versus desire, faith & forgiveness. In the spirit of 1776, happy reading!
I love Decembers & here are a few delights the month brought: Bread Maker Anne Perry novels Colonial Williamsburg candle Devotional Corduroy tote Wish I could list all the priceless things that can’t be bought as I’m far more grateful for those!
Wishing you comfort, joy, & the keenest sense of God’s nearness as we celebrate the season, this Christmas & always. -Laura
It’s even a joy to celebrate Christmas in a novel! Here’s a festive line from The Belle of Chatham releasing next month. Are you ready to read? Hope the cover invites you right in…
Dear readers, I invite you to step back in time with me and explore the drama and danger of the 18th-century when George III became the last king of America. The Belle of Chatham began with my own ancestry and those Patriots and Loyalists in my family line who fought against each other. What must it have been like to choose sides …
Fun to share a few good gifts that might give you ideas, too. Here’s what I’m loving in November… Malted Milk Balls Marie’s Candies The Biblio Diet by Jordan Rubin Bluebird Note Card Set Milk Frother The Homemade Pie Cookbook Spirit Filled Life Bible