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Novelists bound by the pen, sisterhood, & more

New Year, New Title

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Hello friends! I hope 2023 is off to a good start for you so far. I have barely left my house except for church this last week, daily working into the wee hours to hit my January deadline. Yesterday, I turned in Book Two in my new series, On Devonshire Shores. (Book One, The Sisters of Sea View, came out in December.) I know, I know, I should have worked harder over previous weeks to avoid the … [Read more...]

Unsifted

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Ken and I started a new "adventure" after Christmas. Maybe not as adventurous as moving to a new state or camping in the national parks, but an adventure nevertheless. We spent some Christmas money on a flour mill and bread machine and started milling wheatberries and baking our own bread. I say "we" even though Ken's main contribution has been as cheerleader, critic, and taste-tester. But hey, … [Read more...]

Cover Reveal & Fun News!

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I have so much news to share with you! New book. New series. New experiment.1. New book. My next novel is entitled Memory Lane and it releases on February 14th! [::::DRUM ROLL::::] Here's it's cover.... This cover style is a change for me. Graphic, illustrated, bold, bright. Personally, I love this type of cover and am delighted to be "packaging" my new book this way. Stay tuned! At the … [Read more...]

The Law of the Leash

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My family and I have had mastiffs for years now. We've had nine so far, but we only have them two at a time for obvious reasons. At 200+ pounds each, having two mastiffs is a lot of dog, especially if you're allergic! For years I have also worked as a volunteer photographer for dog rescue groups. I've snapped many a photo of homeless dogs because good pictures make it easier for these dogs … [Read more...]

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