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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 …
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 …
So, I’m in a place I’ve always longed to see & now that I’m here I can’t help but think of A Heart Adrift! All this sea & sun & sand remind me of Captain Lennox aboard ship & then Esmée waiting for him in her chocolate shop along the waterfront. I’m here with my aunts {& cousins} who’ve been …
Southern charm is a real thang! I’m spending a week in Savannah, Georgia, a first for me but hopefully not the last. You can see we’ve covered quite a bit of the historic district amid the Books&Such retreat where many authors have gathered to talk books, the industry, etc. It’s an intense four days & I always come away feeling …
Happy May, reading friends! I’m traveling most of this month in the south. Knoxville, Savannah, & Hilton Head. Caring for my sweet mom the first part of it. Working on galleys when I can for this next novel releasing in January. It’s a busy month. I’d hoped to have some sun & warm weather but that’s not been the case …
One of my favorite podcasters is Alison Treat who asks wonderful questions & is a writer herself. We had quite an enjoyable time discussing books, life, & more. Have a wee listen below! Historical Fiction Unpacked
I’m so very excited to be traveling to sunny Savannah soon! It’s been a long winter and I’m hoping for blue skies & warmer temps. My agent is having an author retreat in the historic district & the schedule looks delightful! I’ve never been to Savannah though I once heard it called America’s most romantic city. My hubby will stay …
April is such a special month. It’s Easter, a wondrous event. While I miss creating Easter baskets for my littles and Easter egg hunts, now I get to dwell on the significance of the holiday in its truest form. As I grow older, the risen Christ means more to me than ever before. What I most remember about Easters past …