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!
Her Loving Husband’s Curse
Modern-Day Salem Witches
Sometimes Characters Are Easy To Discover Sometimes when I’m writing a story I have to stretch a bit for a character as I try to figure out exactly who this person is. Writers are like actors in the sense that we have to understand the evolution of the characters we’re writing about. Sometimes I have … Continue reading Modern-Day Salem Witches
What Are You Thankful For?
Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends! I know Thanksgiving will look different this year, but now more than ever it's important to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. I had to cancel plans with family as I'm sure others have, but just because Thanksgiving is different doesn't mean we can't still be thankful. … Continue reading What Are You Thankful For?
Where Did Vampire Stories Come From?
Autumn Is My Favorite Time Of The Year Since October begins at the end of this week, my favorite time of year is now officially on its way. I'm hoping that the holidays will bring at least some joy to our ever-crazier world. When it comes to the question "Pumpkin spice lattes, yes or no?" … Continue reading Where Did Vampire Stories Come From?
Cheap Entertainment For Homebound Days
All righty then... As a highly sensitive introvert (and an INFJ, in case you were wondering), I feel a bit odd these days for all the same reasons as many of you. My favorite days are when I don't leave the house, but there's something different about choosing to stay home and having to stay … Continue reading Cheap Entertainment For Homebound Days
Down Salem Way Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners: Anne CrestonGinnie V.Greta A.Mark HintonJo S. ______________________________________________________________________________ To celebrate the release of all four books of the Loving Husband Series for the first time as a box set I'm giving away five paperback copies of Down Salem Way. All you need to do is fill out the simple form below. The … Continue reading Down Salem Way Giveaway
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
Discovering New Creative Challenges When Writing Historical Fiction
Searching For New Writing Challenges Every time I write something new I set myself a challenge to do something I’ve never done before. As an artist, I like pushing myself past my comfort zone. I like experimenting and seeing what works (and what does not). Writing is like other forms of art in that once … Continue reading Discovering New Creative Challenges When Writing Historical Fiction