Honey Grove, TX boasts a population of a little over 1600 people. What they lack in numbers, however, they more than make up for in community spirit. This became abundantly clear to me this past Saturday when they graciously hosted me for my official book launch of More Than Words Can Say. Honey Grove is the setting for Zach and Abby's story in More Than Words Can Say, and after finding a … [Read more...]
Book Launch in my Book’s Setting
This is release week! Hooray! Zach and Abigail's story is finally out in the wide world! Abigail Kemp needs a man's name on the deed to save her bakery. Zacharias Hamilton is finally free of his responsibilities as head of the Hamilton clan now that his adoptive siblings are wed, and he wants nothing more than to be left alone to focus on his own dreams for once. Yet the same reluctant drive … [Read more...]
The Quilting Barn
On Saturday May 4, I had the honor of joining NYT Bestselling author Jodi Thomas and four other authors from the Lubbock area at a fundraising dinner to benefit literacy. The event took place out in the country at The Red Barn, a wonderful retreat center and quilting barn. I got there a bit early and had the chance to walk around and drool over all the gorgeous quilts on display. The Red Barn … [Read more...]
Character Inspiration
When I first started writing, I never looked for inspiration images for my characters. I simply let them form in my mind and worked from there. However, when it came time to design my covers, my publishers kept asking for images of what my hero and heroine looked like as a starting point for selecting models for the photo shoots. I quickly learned that having images handy saved me time and effort … [Read more...]
My Trip to Dublin
This past Saturday I traveled to and from Dublin in a single day. How was that possible? Well . . . my destination was Dublin, TX not Dublin, Ireland. Before this trip I never realized Dublin was so close - only an hour and a half by car. The local accent was more Texas twang than Irish lilt, but I still had a lovely time. Thanks to spring rains, the countryside was almost as green as the … [Read more...]
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