At last! Today is the day! His Love Revealed is go-for-launch! All the writing, editing, planning, and preparation are now behind me, and I’ve officially birthed another book baby. It’s a little surreal to think the second book in my Welcome to Ruby series is finally here. You may remember that I faced several difficult life events as my deadline …
His Love Revealed Pre-Launch Fun and a Giveaway
His Love Revealed is almost here, and today I thought we’d celebrate with some pre-launch book fun! For those who are members of my Facebook readers’ group, you know that fun is often our catchphrase where Ida Mae Hoscutt is concerned. Ida Mae is the beloved proprietress of the vintage-era Come and Get It Diner in Ruby, Missouri, and the …
Prepping for Book Launch
Today I’ve jumped in the blog saddle to share some exciting news ~ His Love Revealed, my October 2020 release, is now available for pre-order in both e-book and print! In addition to Amazon, you can also order from Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and other retailers as the title becomes available. I’ve been prepping for book launch for months, and …
HER HOPE DISCOVERED Book Signing Event
What could be better than a fun fall read? How about a book signing event to whet your appetite for that read?! Today I’m excited to share details about my upcoming library event for Her Hope Discovered. Tomorrow, Saturday, November 9th, if you’re traveling through the Ozarks, I’d love for you to join us at the Christian Country Missouri Library …
Summer Update
Hi friend! It’s great to be with you for a little while today! Summer is in full-swing in the Ozarks, and as you may remember, I have much going on. Because of summer busyness, I’ve taken a bit of a blogging break, but I hope to resume my normal schedule soon. College gal’s home so that means catching up on …
The Ozarks and the Stories That Live There
Rich in heritage and unique in culture, The Ozarks region is a place like no other. Amidst a lush backdrop of rolling hills and hidden hollows, stories abound. Some remain elusive while others beg to be shared. In Her Hope Discovered, book one of my Welcome to Ruby series, Charla and Sam’s story takes center stage as they reconcile the …
Congratulations! And the Winner Is…
Oh, my goodness! As I said in my recent newsletter, December was a whirlwind. January’s shaping up to give December a run for her money. Between a book launch and a blog party (one here and one at Mountain Brook Ink), guest blogs, marketing, promotion, and my work-in-progress, even breathing is a short commodity. Toss in Christmas and last month’s …
A Holiday Book Launch ~ What Really Goes Through an Author’s Mind
For a début novelist, launching a book at the holiday season is a bit like birthing a baby on a roller coaster surrounded by sugar-plum fairies and candy canes…and wondering if anyone’s watching. Think: elation meets sheer panic. While an author’s first (published) book is a triumphant accomplishment, it’s also a season of utter exhaustion and terror. (Click-to-Tweet) We’re excited …
HER HOPE DISCOVERED: A Behind-the-Scenes Peek
Recently I shared a little of the book launch process with you. Today I thought you might enjoy learning a little more about Her Hope Discovered, book one in my Welcome to Ruby series. It’s a bitter-cold day here in the Ozarks, but let’s warm up with a cup of coffee and draw back the curtain on our little fictional …