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Cover art is my favorite part of publishing so it’s fun to share a peek behind the scenes of covers that didn’t make the final cut. Revell has a top-tier art team and designers dedicated to bringing readers the very best wrapping for books. It’s quite a process that actually begins a year or more before the book releases. I’m …
Home from Chicago, the Christy Awards gala & the inspiring Art of Writing conference, JustReadRendezvous, & time with extended family – my cup overfloweth ahead of Thanksgiving! While I’m not a fan of flying, the trip went well, I didn’t get airsick, stayed well throughout, & enjoyed being with people who understand the author life. Here is a picture of …
I’m so honored when my work is noted by the Christy Award. So much goes on behind the scenes to make this award special right down to a gala & awards ceremony for books of many genres. This year I happen to be a finalist – rather The Seamstress of Acadie – is one of the chosen books. For those who enjoyed …
England in June is especially beautiful! More on social media if you follow me there! Tea at Chatsworth was elegance personified. Opulent surroundings is an understatement! My favorite site is the Oxford Botanical Gardens, circa 1621! Bath was charming, clean, & so historic! My honeymooning hero & heroine go to Bath in The Indigo Heiress releasing next January. Cover reveals coming …
Time for a writing update! Good news should be shared! ✍️ I signed a new contract yesterday! The plan is to bring you a winter novel & a summer novella in future. Two books a year for several years to come! 🏴 Cover art & titling are underway for this finished January 2025 novel about a 1774 colonial American heiress …
Recently it came to my attention that the best way for an author to connect with reading friends is through a private group… So, Gorgeous Georgians it is! Isn’t the image lovely? I have the amazingly gifted Hannah Linder to thank who is a fellow author as well as a stellar designer! Here’s both her lovely sites: Hannah Linder Designs …
I’m so very honored that the book of my heart & ancestry is a Christy Award finalist! There is no more renowned award in my industry than this. I’m blessed to have been a finalist for Love’s Reckoning several years ago and then The Lacemaker won the Christy Award the year after it was published. This year there was a tie among finalists …
Soon it will be time to fly south for a delightful evening hosted by Jenny Snow! If you live in Texas or thereabouts, I’d love to see you! Grab your book-loving besties & join us for A Christmas in the Books! Seats are limited, so secure your tickets today. To find out more, please visit this link. Hope to see you …
Books, Tea, & England? Is there a better combination? This journal entry is for those who are interested in traveling on the Tea and Quill Tour with authors Laura Frantz & Pepper Basham. We will be savoring a small slice of England with our tour focusing particularly on literary places while drinking great tea along the way! If you’d like …
I haven’t been to Chicago in many years so am especially excited to attend Jocelyn Green’s A Novel-Tea at the historic Palmer House. This is an elegant event with reading friends & authors in a beautiful setting. I’ll also be joining Jocelyn & readers for her Chicago tour on Saturday before the event. Jocelyn’s novels are excellent & she’s a …