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Finishing Well

August 28, 2019 By Dani Pettrey

Hi friends,  Always happy to spend my Wednesdays with you. Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to drop by and say hi. Please know how much I appreciate it.  I recently turned in my rough draft of The Crushing Depths—the second book in my Coastal Guardian’s series. It was a long process mainly because I have a very unique (most say crazy, I prefer unique or … [Read more...]

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Writing Caves

August 14, 2019 By Dani Pettrey

Hi friends,  Always happy to be with you! I hope you’ve had a wonderful two weeks. My last two weeks have been extremely busy. My latest novel, The Killing Tide, released. It was my tenth full-length novel and I couldn’t be more excited. I’m loving the feedback—reviews and most especially, sweet reader’s emails—letting me know how much they are enjoying getting to know a new team of … [Read more...]

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Our Heroes in Action

July 24, 2019 By Dani Pettrey

Hi friends,  I’m super excited to be chatting with you today. Only 13 days until The Killing Tide releases! I’m so excited to share Finn and Gabby’s story with you. Finn is a Coast Guard Investigative Service agent. I’ve spent so much time learning about CGIS’s important work and all about the Coast Guard. I’ve been so fascinated by the vastness of their service.  Coast Guard … [Read more...]

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Summer Splash Adventure

July 10, 2019 By Dani Pettrey

Hi friends,  I’m super excited to be chatting with you today. I’ve got something really fun to share with you. I’m joining fellow Bethany House author Amanda Dykes to celebrate the release of her debut novel, Whose Waves These Are, and my upcoming novel, The Killing Tide (August 2019). Since both of our new releases feature lighthouses and coastal settings, we decided to give readers a fun … [Read more...]

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Canine Inspiration

June 26, 2019 By Dani Pettrey

Hi friends, In my upcoming release, The Killing Tide, my hero Finn has an Australian Shepherd named Layla. Here’s a picture of the dog that inspired me. Isn’t she adorable? I love reading about canine characters. There’s just something endearing about a hero and his pet. It gives us a glimpse at the softer side of even the most alpha of men. My hubby is definitely an alpha guy, … [Read more...]

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