If you’re like me, sometimes looking at someone else’s Christmas list is fresh & inspiring. Here are a few ideas you might find helpful for you & your loved ones this season… You probably already know, unless you’re in the 5 unfortunate states bereft of Cracker Barrel, that the restaurants have delightful giftshops with ideas for the entire family. …
Disturb Not
During my last stay at Colonial Williamsburg’s historic lodging, this clever little sign on my door made me chuckle. But the truth is, the 21st-century is what I need rest from, not the 18th-century! Writing, a doorway to the past, has always been a blessed escape. So… what worlds am I in for the next contracted books? January 2022 A …
A Blue Ridge Biltmore Weekend!
Author friend, Pepper Basham, and I have a special announcement! We’ve had such a good time planning the Scotland trip, we thought we’d offer something a little closer to home for those who can’t go with us across the pond in 2022. So, maybe… Biltmore and the Blue Ridge Mountains? https://www.authorfantravel.com/2021-blue-ridge-biltmore-weekend.html Please join us if you can!
Reader Interest Survey!
Dear readers, I would love to get to know you a bit better! To help with that, my publisher, Revell, put together a short survey for you to share a bit more about your interests and hobbies. It should only take a few minutes to complete, and the best part is that everyone who responds can enter a special giveaway …
Winter Fiction Giveaway!
I’ve joined two of my favorite authors to celebrate our brand new releases with you! Sarah, Tara, & myself wish you a bight new reading year with fresh fiction… To enter the WINTER FICTION GIVEAWAY for all 3 new releases please follow the link below. Happy reading! WINTER GIVEAWAY
Historical Fiction Unpacked
I really enjoyed my time on HISTORICAL FICTION UNPACKED despite being camera & microphone shy:) It’s always fun talking books with another bibliophile. Alison has a voice made for audio & asks all the right questions. Have a wee listen as my new hero might say. Just click on the link below… Podcast
Tidewater Bride is here!
It’s always a joy when I get my author copies of a new release. Fun to put them on my bookshelf and admire the book’s spine and back cover which I never see until the reader does. Sometimes I take a random peek inside though I never reread my novels once they’re in print. How I’d love to come to …
Thankful for Readers Giveaway
The other day I was in the car with my husband running errands around town. I’d left my phone at home but needed to reply to someone on social media so borrowed his phone to do that. When I accessed my Facebook account I saw nearly 100 Top Fans who’ve claimed that badge on my page, something that is usually …
INSPY Award Win
No words for once with this INSPY win for A BOUND HEART. Huge, heartfelt thanks to readers, judges, & all who are the heart & soul of this very meaningful award.💛 Congratulations to the other winners who make a wonderful reading list! 2020 INSPY AWARDS
Epilogue coming soon…
Thanks to reader and agent request, I now have an epilogue for you! Please stay tuned for how to access the reader gift and read more of this frontier story..





