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Q&A with Susan Sleeman

May 25, 2022 By Dani Pettrey

Hi friends, Today I have the joy of interviewing Susan Sleeman. If you aren’t familiar with Susan’s books, you’re missing out. She writes edge-of-your-seat romantic suspense. We’re going to be chatting about Susan’s latest series, Steele Guardians, which is action-packed! Hope you’ll enjoy the interview. It was such a pleasure getting to spend this time with her. Your latest series is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: author interview, Susan Sleeman

A Thank You for my Readers

May 11, 2022 By Dani Pettrey

Hi friends and happy Wednesday! I always look forward to spending these days with you. I’m excited to announce the upcoming release of The Deadly Shallows. After a two-year hiatus due to health reasons and a handful of surgeries, the third book in my Coastal Guardian series release on July 5th. To celebrate I’ve got a “Summer of Thank-You-Fun” planned, so be sure to stayed tuned to my newsletter. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Dani Pettrey, new release, preorder goodies, the deadly shallows

What My Dog Taught Me About the Writing Life

April 27, 2022 By Dani Pettrey

Hi friends and happy Wednesday. I'm super excited to introduce my friend Kelly Goshorn. Kelly is a super gifted writer and I'm honored to have her guest posting on the blog today. She's written a wonderful post. Hope you enjoy, and be sure to comment to be entered to win her beautiful debut novel. What My Dog Taught Me About the Writing Life by Kelly Goshornby Levi Goshornby Kelly & Levi … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: dog pet, writer

You Might Be A Reader If….

April 13, 2022 By Dani Pettrey

Hi friends, Happy Wednesday! Reading brings such joy to life. It transports us to faraway places and worlds. It takes us on emotional journeys. We laugh. We weep. We are moved by stories. But all stories need readers. They are the heart of why writers pen novels. Without readers, our stories would remain ours alone. Today I thought it would be fun to share some ‘you might be a reader if…’ I’d … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Readers, reading

Celebration Time

March 23, 2022 By Dani Pettrey

Hi friends and happy Wednesday! I am so excited we’re heading closer and closer to Spring. Have any of you seen signs of Spring out and about? I know we’re heading to Rita’s on the 20th for free Italian ice. They do that every year on the first day of Spring. They’re awesome that way. So far, I haven’t seen any buds or blooms in my yard, but I’ll be hitting the nursery as soon as it’s a bit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friendship, Writing Tagged With: authors, celebrating, writing

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