The release of And Shadows Will Fall, the next installment of the Loving Husband series, is finally upon us. The official publication date is Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Of course, Loving Husband Series fans know that James Wentworth's birthday is April 19, so this an an almost-birthday gift for James. Here is the blurb: "What … Continue reading And Shadows Will Fall Will Be Here April 16, 2024!
books about the Salem Witch Trials
An Update For And Shadows Will Fall
Another great cover from Jenny Q! While I'm on vacation, I thought I'd add some updates about And Shadows Will Fall. Originally, I included this in another post, but since I'm still getting questions I thought I'd repost it here. Keep your questions coming. I love hearing from readers. What About And Shadows Will Fall? … Continue reading An Update For And Shadows Will Fall
Down Salem Way a Semi-Finalist for the Chaucer Award
I'm pleased to say that Down Salem Way, the prequel to the bestselling paranormal historical Loving Husband Series, made it as far as a semi-finalist for the Chaucer Award in Early Historical Fiction Pre-1750s. The Joy of Being Nominated It was a thrill watching Down Salem Way make its way from longlisted to shortlisted to … Continue reading Down Salem Way a Semi-Finalist for the Chaucer Award
Writing Historical Fiction About the Salem Witch Trials
Learning To Leave the Past Behind As I'm weaving my way through the sixth part of the Loving Husband Series, I realized that the Salem Witch Trials are never far behind for the Wentworths. The infamous witch hunts of 1692 once again play a role in James and Sarah's story. Both James and Sarah have … Continue reading Writing Historical Fiction About the Salem Witch Trials
Fascinating Witch Stories in Historical Fiction
The Season to Read About Witches Since we were on the subject of vampire books last week, I thought this week would be a great time to revisit some novels about accused witches. After all, witches and witchcraft are popular themes in novels, especially historical fiction. I've done more than my fair share of reading … Continue reading Fascinating Witch Stories in Historical Fiction
My Favorite Vampire Novels (and Vampires)
Autumn is a Vampire Time of Year As we head into my favorite time of year, I always have a lot of fun putting out the autumn decorations. Apples, pumpkins, and multi-colored leaves always help my home feel festive. Of course, no Halloween is complete without vampires, and I happen to have a pretty cool … Continue reading My Favorite Vampire Novels (and Vampires)
Down Salem Way: My Interview With New in Books
Here's the interview I did for New in Books where we talk a bit about Down Salem Way. Here's the link if you'd like to read it directly on their site. Also, New in Books featured Down Salem Way as a great read in literary fiction. Let's face it, Down Salem Way is literary fiction … Continue reading Down Salem Way: My Interview With New in Books