I am not a big fan of Halloween (except for the candy and cute kids) but since the day is fast approaching, I thought I would share a little about how it was observed in early 19th century Cornwall, the setting of my novel, A Castaway in Cornwall. Here's a brief excerpt: As you may know, All Hallows' Eve (often contracted as Halloween), is the eve of All Saints' Day, which, in many Christian … [Read more...]

I'm so excited to reveal the cover of Turn to Me today! Here's a peek at the book's plot. . . . Guilt has defined Luke Dempsey's life. But it was self-destructiveness that landed him in prison. When his friend and fellow inmate lays dying shortly before Luke's release, the older man reveals he’s left a string of clues for his daughter Finley that will lead her to the treasure he’s hidden. … [Read more...]

One of the first stops Ken and I made in our recent six-weeks-long trip was Winterset, Iowa, home of the covered bridges of Madison County and the setting for my newest novel, Bridges. (KEEP READING FOR A DEAL ON BRIDGES TODAY ONLY!) We'd visited Winterset several times during the years our youngest son attended college in Iowa. And the charming town that inspired the bestselling novel The … [Read more...]