I’m always grateful to learn a reader enjoyed one of my books and when that “reader” is Kirkus Reviews I’m humbled, too. This reviewer not only picked up on one of the theme’s I hoped would come through in the story, but also had a very clever way of dishing out compliments. You can read the review below, Read More
Every Story Has a Story
Wait, what? I’m talking about the story behind the writing of a story. I had the idea for Eleanor and the Christmas Carol Fudge over five years ago. It consisted of one scene. That was it. A girl and a graveyard and a few more details that I won’t explain because I don’t like to give spoilers. But from that Read More
New Release: THE TREE KEEPER’S TREASURE
Book Three in the Shafer Farm Romance Series has arrived! Click here to order paperback or ebook. Available on Audible here. Meet The Tree Keeper’s Treasure ~ A Sweet Holiday Romance From the back cover: Angela and Mark are about to welcome their first baby when new visitors come to the farm. What was supposed to be Read More
Last Breakfast of the Year – Repost
New Year’s Eve and I get a little nostalgic. The kids in the house don’t have such little feet anymore, but I still woke up early today for breakfast and thought of this season of life when it was usually my only chance for quiet time. Enjoy! The Last Breakfast of the Year Eight a.m. Read More
Goodreads Giveaway – Don’t Miss It
Did you know Goodreads now awards ebooks for select giveaways? This means when the content ends, if you are a winner–there’s no waiting for the book to be shipped–the ebook is delivered automatically to your Kindle! ‘Tis the season for giveaways! This one has 100 prizes! Yes, you read that right – Goodreads will award Read More
Kindle Fire Giveaway – Enter for a Chance to Win
To celebrate the release of Eleanor and the Christmas Carol Fudge, I’m giving away a Kindle Fire 7″. Click here to enter for a chance to win! Yes, you read that right. ‘Tis the season for another Kindle Fire Giveaway. Finishing my first book took years, four years to be exact. And one of the incentives Read More
Whitney Award Nominee
Eleanor and the Christmas Carol Fudge has been nominated for a Whitney Award! Not so easy for a book that was released on November 15th. Books are nominated by reader submissions, so thank-you readers! I am humbled by–and grateful for–your support. Finalists are announced sometime in February and invited to the Gala in May where the winners Read More
Book Launch Party – Save the Date
BOOK LAUNCH PARTY Come celebrate the release of Eleanor and the Christmas Carol Fudge as well as Christmas Future and A Christmas Carol for Candy! FOR LOCAL FRIENDS * Treats * Door Prizes * Friends * Christmas Spirit * click on image for more event information and to reserve copies
New Release: Eleanor and The Christmas Carol Fudge
So excited to announce the birthday for this New Release! Click here to pre-order the ebook. Print copies go on sale November 15, 2018 Meet Eleanor and The Christmas Carol Fudge ~ A Sweet Contemporary Romance Inspired by A Christmas Carol From the back cover: Eleanor is saving her grandmother’s fudge business but becoming like Scrooge in the process. The Read More
Nominated for a Whitney Award
The Tree Keeper’s Promise is getting some attention as a nominee for a Whitney Award! Not so easy for a book that was released on November 22nd. Reader submitted nominations were only accepted until December 31st. So thank you readers, for your support! Finalists are announced sometime in February and invited to the Gala in May Read More