How about this gorgeous cover from Jenny Quinlan? The Duchess of Idaho is Finally Here The Duchess of Idaho, a time travel love story set on the Oregon Trail, is now available. I came up with the title for The Duchess of Idaho about 20 years ago when I was living in Idaho. There's a … Continue reading The Duchess of Idaho is Now Available
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Room For Freedom When Writing Fiction
Photo by Patrick Tomasso from Unsplash I Was a Guest Speaker for the Lit Mag Love Course! For my first bit of news, on Tuesday, 3/1, I had the chance to participate in a Q&A for Rachel Thompson's course Lit Mag Love, which helps writers who want to submit their work to literary journals. I … Continue reading Room For Freedom When Writing Fiction
Frequently Asked Questions: The Duchess of Idaho Edition
I've Received Many Questions About The Duchess of Idaho I’ve been promising this FAQ to my newsletter friends for a couple of months now, so let’s do this! 1. Are James and Sarah in the new book? Of course! What would a Loving Husband story be without James and Sarah? The main focus this time, … Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions: The Duchess of Idaho Edition
An Eye-Catching Cover Design for When It Rained at Hembry Castle
I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. I just wanted to share a quick update and show off the fabulous new cover for When It Rained at Hembry Castle by the even more fabulous Jenny Q. Now you can tell at a glance that the two Hembry Castle books are part of the same series. … Continue reading An Eye-Catching Cover Design for When It Rained at Hembry Castle
Guest Blogging News: I’m on Anne R. Allen’s Blog Today
If You're a Writer, You Should Read Anne's Blog! Anne R. Allen is one of the few bloggers I've been following for years. If you're a writer, you need to check out her website. I love her practical, down-to-earth tips for writers as well as her humorous approach to the joys and pitfalls of the … Continue reading Guest Blogging News: I’m on Anne R. Allen’s Blog Today
A Free Workbook For Writing Historical Fiction
Painting the Past is a #1 New Release on Amazon Oh my! Just a few hours after its release yesterday, Painting the Past was tagged by Amazon as a #1 New Release in both the Authorship and the Authorship Reference categories. I was so excited I couldn't stop taking pictures. Here's Painting the Past between … Continue reading A Free Workbook For Writing Historical Fiction
It’s Here: A Guide for Writing Historical Fiction
I’m so happy that I can finally share my first nonfiction book—Painting the Past: A Guide for Writing Historical Fiction—with everyone. Already, on its first day of release, Painting the Past has been named the #1 New Release in Authorship. Amazing. Thank you to everyone who helped to make this happen. I came up with … Continue reading It’s Here: A Guide for Writing Historical Fiction
Book News: Christmas at Hembry Castle is a BN Bestseller
Just eight days after its release, Christmas at Hembry Castle is a Barnes and Noble bestseller, landing at #3 on the Historical Fiction 19th Century list between News of the World by Paulette Jiles and Carnegie's Maid by Marie Benedict. My book is next to Tom Hanks' face. What else could a girl want for … Continue reading Book News: Christmas at Hembry Castle is a BN Bestseller