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 …
A most romantic month!
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 …
The Rose & the Thistle releases!
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 …
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!
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!
Mississippi River Readers Retreat!
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 …
Preorder sale ~ The Rose & the Thistle!
There’s no better buy than books from Baker Book House! They’re having a preorder sale right now for 40% off & free shipping. Since they’re tied to my publisher, they get the freshly printed books straight from the warehouse so are usually first to ship, often ahead of the January 3rd, 2023 release date. I’m signing some beautiful, custom bookplates …
Be Our Valentine!
One of the best perks of being an author is coming alongside author friends for special events like Valentine’s Day. Hope yours is extra sweet & that you can join us! Just enter at this link… BE OUR VALENTINE Happy Valentine’s Day!
Beyond the Book Book Club!
I’m so happy to learn A Heart Adrift is the book club pick for BEYOND THE BOOK book club this coming January! Discussions are every Tuesday through the month and I’ll be there on Thursdays to share some special features, chocolate recipes, & more. Please join us! BEYOND THE BOOK
How to help with a book release!
I’m always delighted when someone asks me how they can help launch a new book. Discoverability is hard for even established authors & it’s such a joy to reach new readers while celebrating reading friends who’ve been faithful from the first… Here are a few creative ways to help spread the book joy! Write a review of the book …







