Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Reading Friends”
When I was traveling in the south the month of May, my sister-in-love, Nicia, served this salad & it’s so good I must share! Just combine fresh spinach, fresh blueberries & or strawberries, chèvre or feta cheese, pecans or sliced almonds, as much or as little as you like. For dressing, we use organic poppyseed, specifically Brianna’s. Some even add …
April is one of my favorite months & here’s just another wonderful reason! I’ve been so excited to join these other beloved authors who are dedicated to quality historical fiction. Win a signed copy of our 4 latest releases as well as a generous $100 Amazon gift card! Mimi, Elizabeth, & Julie are always five star reads for me as …
Join Jocelyn Green (and special guests!) on The Windy City Saga Tour! Chicago, Aug 31- Sept 2, 2023 Join Christy Award-winning author Jocelyn Green for a weekend in Chicago like none other. This will be my third time hosting a Chicago readers trip, and this one promises to be an incredible experience drawing on the best that Chicago and I have to …
A Novel-Tea Evening with the Authors Palmer House Hilton Hotel, 17 E. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 7:00pm, Saturday, September 2, 2023 Join us at Chicago’s historic Palmer House Hilton Hotel for a tasteful evening with tea and talk of books, writing, history, and the power of story. Meet and hear from bestselling and award- winning novelists Lynn Austin, Amanda Barratt, …
I’m so surprised & delighted to learn The Rose & the Thistle made the ECPA bestseller list for January. It’s not often you see new titles on this list so it’s a double blessing. What makes a bestseller? The cover, for a start, then a stellar marketing team. I’m never quite sure. But I do know my faithful readers cared enough …
There are several generous bookish giveaways happening this month that I’m blessed to be a part of & the first is on Instagram for the FEEL THE LOVE IG TOUR… To enter, just visit my Instagram HERE And this lovely giveaway is on Facebook as well as Instagram & other socials: Grand prize – they will receive a book from …
Nay, it never gets old! Releasing a novel remains a unique experience even for someone who’s been writing stories since age 7. I’m always felt so at home with my writing & it’s always been a joy, a bit like the best friend I never had. Releasing it for public consumption has been a learning curve as it does feel …
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!
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!
So, I’m getting excited about 2023 travel already! If you’re in the area or want to be, please join me & these wonderful other authors at the Mississippi River Readers Retreat! I’ve never been to Minnesota before, land of 10,ooo lakes. I’ve only heard and read about it. We’ll be at historic Linden Hill, a beautiful estate built by timber …