Writing is such a journey. When I started writing 12 years ago, I hoped that maybe one or two books would get published. Well, the first one was published in the fall of 2007 and since then I’ve written 26 and I have at least two more coming. Crazy! It’s easy for me to get so busy writing that I keep my head down and forget to celebrate all the good and fun things that are happening.
Because I’ve been writing a relatively long time now, I’m at the point of getting some of my rights back to my earliest books. This is thrilling because I adore these early stories from World War II. It’s terrifying because now I’m publishing them on my own. Even though these finaled in or won awards, I’ve had them edited one more time. I’ve read them for ways to keep improving them, they’ve gotten beautiful, fresh covers, and we’re also making audio books! Let me just say this is exciting, overwhelming, and feels a little bit like jumping off a cliff toward a new opportunity. It is so weird (and cool!) to hear someone else read and interpret your book.
I loved the first covers for these Heartsongs, but it has been so fun to work with a cover designer on a fresh look for them. Here are the covers for Canteen Dreams and Sandhill Dreams:
Aren’t these fun? I adore them! And I can’t wait to see what we develop for the rest of the series. The other writing news I am super excited about is that we are well on our way to the release of Beyond Justice! Now is a great time to snap it up because it is on pre-order ebook sale for $4.99.
I’ve written a novella that is a prequel to the Hidden Justice series and because you’re reading friends of mine, I wanted to let you know there are two places you can find it for free right now. The first is by clicking here. This link will take you to InstaFreebie where if you sign up for my enewsletter, you can get the novella in PDF, MOBI, or other ebook formats. If you don’t mind PDF only, you can go to my website and download it here.
Both are legal romantic suspense, and Dying for Love will introduce you to the characters and setting in Beyond Justice. It’s been such fun to build these stories and I can’t wait to hear what you think about them.
Finally, I want to thank you for being part of my writing journey. I don’t know if you understand how very much writers value readers. You are why we write. So as a thank you, I’m going to give away one of my books. All you have to do is enter via the form below. Thanks for celebrating with me!
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I want to read both books.
They were so fun to write.
I love books and films set in the WWII Era–such a poignant and emotionally powerful time in history.
I really enjoyed diving back into that time period as I rereleased these books. There is something very compelling about it to me.
I really like the description of the Sandhill Dreams story, and the cover is perfect!Thank you for the chance to win your book. ❤
It was so interesting to go to Fort Robinson and learn about the work done there during the war.
I would be happy with either book. Thank you so much. Have a blessed day.
I hope you have a wonderful day, too.
They both sound good! I enjoy WWII books and would love to win one of them.
I adore the time period.
I so want to read Beyond Justice. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
I adore the time period.
I can’t wait to have readers explore Beyond Justice!
What wonderful books! I would go with Book 1, Canteen Dreams . Thank you for this opportunity!
Yeah!
I’ve already joined your email list. Would love to read these. I enjoyed Where Treetops Glisten and so did my sister and her friend. Nostalgia for us since our father served in WWII.
I’m very interested in reading your new romantic suspense books!! I love a good mystery that has a sweet romance too. Can’t wait to read them. I downloaded the prequel. Thanks so much for sharing the scoop.
I would like to start with Canteen Dreams then I would need to read Sandhill Dreams too! Both sound good!
Congratulations on your writing career. May you keep writing and putting out more award winning books. Thanks for the giveaway.
Thanks, Shirley!
They both look great. I would read Sandhill Dreams first.
Canteen Dreams. I almost had a canteen setting for my third book, but switched when I realized that had already done. Which turned out to be a good thing; I loved researching the Red Cross volunteers.
Terri! I didn’t know that. But the Red Cross volunteers are equally fascinating!
Both books sound great, but I’d especially like “Canteen Dreams” since we have family in Nebraska. Thank you for the chance to win!
Canteen Dreams is dear to my heart. Where’s your family?
I want to read both books!!!
Since I haven’t read either book, I suppose it would be better to start with the first one. 🙂
Thanks for the giveaway.
I’d like to read all of the books featured; they all look like they’re really good.
Looking forward to your new series 🙂
I’d love to read both! But would be excited to win either.
I’d love to read either one of the books. They look and sound so fascinating. Thanks for the interesting post!
I would love to read, “Beyond Justice” and “Dying for Love”, since I love a good “who-dun-it”.
Thanks for entering me in your giveaway.