I’m thrilled to announce the release of NEVER FORGET, the 5th and final book in my Beacons of Hope lighthouse series! It’s a standalone novel set at Rose Island Lighthouse in Rhode Island inspired by Ida Lewis, a woman light keeper who worked at a lighthouse near Newport and was known for her bravery and for saving many lives. There is something very special about the cover of NEVER FORGET. … [Read more...]
Is On-Location Research Necessary for Creating an Authentic Book?
This month I’m celebrating the release of my third lighthouse book, UNDAUNTED HOPE! While UNDAUNTED HOPE is connected to the first two books in the series, it’s also very easy to read as a stand-alone novel (at least that’s what readers who haven’t read any of the other books are telling me!). I’m super excited about this particular book because when I was in the process of writing it, I was … [Read more...]
My Newest Obsession
Over the past year, I've developed a new obsession. No, it's not eating more chocolate. (I already have that obsession!) And no it's not reading multiple books all at once or watching every season of Downtown Abbey. (I already do those too!) No also to baking, scrap-booking, crocheting, drawing, and gardening (although in another life, I'd love to do all of them). So what is this new … [Read more...]