Many of Jane Austen’s book titles changed along the way. Sense and Sensibility started life as Elinor and Marianne. Pride and Prejudice was originally First Impressions, Persuasion was The Elliots, and Northanger Abbey was Susan.  Present day authors often change titles along the way, too. Either of their own accord or when a publisher suggests that an alternate title might better appeal to … [Read more...]

My mincemeat and fruitcake are made, and I’ll be baking cookies today. What are you up to? Are you all ready for Christmas? Since so many of us are thinking of the holiday, I thought I’d share an excerpt from my recent novella, A Sea View Christmas. I hope you enjoy it. See any similarities to your own Christmas plans or dinner menu? Either way, Happy Christmas, everyone! (Note: If you can't see … [Read more...]

On December 2nd, I hosted another book launch at my local Barnes & Noble to celebrate the release of two novels, A Sea View Christmas (September) and Whispers at Painswick Court (December 2). We had a great turnout, and I sincerely appreciate everyone who came out to join me. If you'd like to watch a recording of the event, you can see it here. I gave a talk about the new books, and … [Read more...]

Hello reader and writer friends! Who doesn't love a new book for Christmas? I sure do. I have two new books this year and I hope you will come to the release party, or order the book for yourself or a friend. Either way, I am thankful for each and every one of you, now as Thanksgiving approaches, and throughout the year. If you live near St. Paul, Minnesota, I hope you will join me for the … [Read more...]

When I was a girl, I wanted to find a new book under every Christmas tree. Were you the same? Looking ahead to that most wonderful time of year again, I’m sharing a few new Christmastime reads set in England you may want to find under your tree. A Very English Christmas: Three Literary-Inspired Novellas by Carrie Turansky, Marguerite Gray, and Carole Lehr Johnson Celebrate the season … [Read more...]