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Hard to believe novel #15 is out there in the hands – & hopefully hearts – of readers everywhere! Hardest novel I’ve ever written. Hardest novel to research because this is hidden history, so to speak. The late Queen Elizabeth issued a formal apology to the Acadians for the part the British played in their history during her reign centuries …
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 …
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 …
Last month I made a whirlwind trip to Minnesota, my first visit to the Land of 10,000 Lakes! I was just one of many authors attending the Mississippi River Readers Retreat hosted by author Gabrielle Meyer who writes wonderful books. She has a dream team of organizers/planners in the Heffron family who also live in the storybook, historic town of …
2023 has been quite a travel year for me & this week I’m packing my bags for beautiful Linden Hill Historic Estate in Minnesota! Here are some photos from their lovely site, the venue for the Mississippi River Readers Retreat. 15 or so authors will be gathering to meet readers for a garden party, retreat day, & even a Barnes …
You probably already know if you’ve followed me is that cover reveal time is my favorite part of publishing. But what’s a cover without a hint of the story within?! Sylvie Galant and her Acadian family are caught between the warring French and the English on Nova Scotia’s rugged, contested shores. When she encounters renowned enemy and Army Ranger, William …
Our Independence Day Giveaway is now open! If you’ve read my novels, our country’s founding in the 18th-century is a major theme, thus July 4th or Independence Day is a beloved holiday for me & many. In light of this, four author friends & I have teamed up to host a giveaway with some fun perks! Just enter to win …