This weekend my family made the drive to Mackinac Island. We made the trip so that I could sign A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island at the Island Bookstore. The last time we visited the island, it was so I could do some research for A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island. That time, while my family visited the Fort, I spent time …
Book Explosion at the Putmans & Giveaway
It’s the end of the week and I’m still coming off jet lag so I thought it was time for one more fun post. Here are the first three books I read. When we got back from Germany, here is one category of things that waited for me. I was like a kid at Christmas! (And you cannot imagine how …
Cherry Blossom Capers is Here!
My latest book has released! Cherry Blossom Capers is a novella collection set in Washington, D.C. That means four of us each wrote a novella — a story in 20,000 words. The stories are connected because the heroines live in the same neighborhood, the fictional Cherry Blossom Estates. While it may be fictional, it’s based on the real Fairlington Village …
Celebrate with Me!
The winners are: From blog followers: bluerose and Me & Mine in a Small Town.From commenters: Janna and Misskallie2000From my newsletter: haleygirl58 and jrs362Congratulations! Last week I received a copy of my latest book in Guidepost’s Patchwork Mysteries series. In Squared Away, Sarah Hart is trying to get to the bottom of a counterfeit problem in her town. As with anything …
Ohio Brides has Landed!!!
Ohio Brides is arriving in people’s mailboxes and on Wal-Mart’s shelves. Yes, I jumped up and down when I saw it coverout on the shelf half a mile from my house! In honor of it’s arrival, I’ll give away two copies: one to someone who comments here on the blog and one to someone who comments on Facebook. if more …
Ohio Brides: A Cover I had to Show Off!
Next week I’ll be back with more Classic Hollywood Reviews. Today I just had to share my next cover for Ohio Brides. This is for the three-in-one compilation of my Ohio World War Two series for Hearstong Presents. Isn’t it gorgeous! I absolutely love this cover! I have been so blessed with the covers I’ve received, and this one tops …
My first book rediscovered
Last week an online friend sent me this review of my first book. I was so tickled by Cass Wessel’s memories of the time as well as her take on the book. Canteen Dreamsby Cara C. Putman Cara Putman specializes in novels set during World War II. True to the name, “Canteen Dreams”, brings to life the spontaneous volunteer phenomena …
New Guidepost Series Giveaway
Last week I received book one in the new Guidepost mystery series that I’m writing for. Because I received two copies, I’m going to give one away to someone who leaves a comment. I’ve written book four and am in the midst of book ten. Here’s some information about the series.About Patchwork MysteriesSet in a historic village nestled in beautiful …
Life going too fast? Two books to help slow down
Make Love, Make War: NOW is the Time to WorshipBy Brian Doerksen * Acclaimed songwriter Doerksen believes that God has called Christians to spread peace and wage spiritual warfare. Offering insight into how he’s answered that challenge with the “weapon” of music, he shares the inspiration behind 12 of his songs, including “Come, Now Is the Time to Worship”; “Hallelujah”; …