Thanksgiving has long been my favorite holiday because there is nothing better than sitting down to a fabulous meal with my favorite people. This year, our family enjoyed a quiet holiday with only my mother and brother at our table (typically we are all in Pennsylvania with the extended family)....
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Friendship, Trauma, and Happy Ever Afters
Next month I launch the Sanctuary Sound novels, a heartwarming series flush with romance, hope, and the unbreakable spirit of true friendship. It centers on three women who were the best of friends…until life made other plans. Now in their thirties, Steffi, Claire, and Peyton reconnect in their...
A Virtual Reader Community
I'm so excited to be part of a new Facebook group with ten fabulous authors, all of whom write emotional stories of love, family, and friendship. Fiction From The Heart is a vibrant and supportive community for readers who want to discuss books, life, and love. Members can look forward to getting...
Read-A-Romance Month
It's back, and once again, I'm thrilled to contribute to the month-long celebration of romance literature. Read-A-Romance Month is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the authors who write in this genre and the motivation behind their work. This year we were asked to talk about the power...
Book Birthday!
I remember meeting with my editor about the Cabot novels back in 2016. His enthusiasm for the project matched my excitement, which made me eager to get started on BEFORE I KNEW. Fast-forward to today. As I write this short post, I've got the manuscript for the third book in this series printed,...
Summer Reading Recommendation
I haven't offered a reading recommendation on my blog in quite some time, but I'm inspired to do so today. I spent the better part of my free time this past weekend reading Elinor Lipman's On Turpentine Lane. This author had been highly recommended by many, but I'd never actually read her work...
Summer Romance Giveaway: 11 Books to One Winner
CONTEST NOW CLOSED **** WINNER IS KATHY OSBORN ****** THANKS FOR PLAYING ALONG! Q: What’s more fun to read in the summer than a romance novel? A: How about ELEVEN romance novels? Yes, I’m giving away 11 Kindle ebooks (one for every week) to one lucky winner. I've picked a wide variety, including...
5 Ways to Usher in Summer Fun
WOO HOO, it's June! Time to enjoy the good weather. Kids love summer because school is out and every day becomes a "play" day. Adults...not so much. We still have work to do, housework to deal with, and all those other responsibilities that kids don't realize go hand-in-hand with the alleged...