I've been trying to think of something to post that might cheer us up a bit. I know I certainly need it. I immediately thought of Hembry Castle, my Downton Abbey inspired novel set in Victorian England, since it's my funniest novel, or so I've been told. I'll leave it to you to judge. Here's … Continue reading When It Rained at Hembry Castle: An Excerpt
Fiction
Christmas With the Wentworths
Since this post was so popular last year I thought I'd share it again. Here's Chapter 10 from Her Loving Husband's Curse. Happy holidays! * * * * * A December storm broke over Salem, swinging the skeleton branches of bare-backed trees, dropping buckets of snow here and there—along the wide lawn of Salem Common, … Continue reading Christmas With the Wentworths
What I’m Reading: Life During World War II and My Favorite Fantasy Book of All Time
My reading has been eclectic lately (as it always is, actually). I've completed my research for Down Salem Way with two of these books, though I will always have a fascination with witch hunts and witch trials. The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare I loved this book when I was a teenager … Continue reading What I’m Reading: Life During World War II and My Favorite Fantasy Book of All Time
Down Salem Way: Update
A number of you have asked about Down Salem Way, so here's an update. I'm pleased to report that Down Salem Way is coming along quite well. In fact, it's (slightly) ahead of schedule. The preorder date is still set for James' birthday, April 19, 2019--his 357th birthday, to be exact. I'll let you know … Continue reading Down Salem Way: Update
Down Salem Way: An Excerpt
After an annoying bout of illness, I'm back to bring you the second sneak peek of Down Salem Way. I'm having a lot of fun writing from James' point of view. It's allowing me a unique perspective into James and Elizabeth's lives in Salem in 1692. For those of you who have been contacting me … Continue reading Down Salem Way: An Excerpt
Down Salem Way: An Excerpt
I'm sure at this point Loving Husband Trilogy fans have put Down Salem Way into a category with Big Foot, the Loch Ness Monster, and other urban legends: people want to believe in it yet no one's actually seen it, so maybe it doesn't exist after all. Rest assured, the new James and Elizabeth story … Continue reading Down Salem Way: An Excerpt
What I’m Reading: A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That
As summer is winding down and Pumpkin Spice Lattes are on the horizon, I find myself spending a lot of time reading lately. There are a lot of really good, really interesting books out there these days and I've found a few that have caught my attention. Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng I … Continue reading What I’m Reading: A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That
Four Book Recommendations: An Eclectic List
I'm Taking Time to Read Nonfiction Normally, I read a lot of fiction, mainly historical fiction (surprised, right?), but this summer I was bitten by the Hamilton: An American Musical bug like so many of you. Not only have I listened to the soundtrack more times than I can count (I’m pretty sure I could perform … Continue reading Four Book Recommendations: An Eclectic List