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Baskets, Bubbles, and Books
How can it be August already? What happened to April, May, and June? Did I sleep through them?
No. I did not. When I wasn’t writing, I was weaving. My daughter, Laura, and I just returned from the Missouri Basket Weaving Convention in Independence, Missouri. What a great organization! So many talented instructors, volunteers, and happy weavers all gathered together to create magic.
The top right is called Seashells and was designed by Debbie Elston Hurd. The other three were designed by Mary Price. Top left is Shadow Box. Next is Sea Glass, and the bottom (my favorite) is Nautical Edge.
Five days with these fun-loving fabulous women was a welcomed break from writing. I took my laptop but didn’t take it out of the bag!
While the weeks/months have been slipping by, not much progress has been made by The Dahlonega Sisters, I keep in touch with them regularly and they assure me Skipping Stone Lodge should be completed soon. Actually, they knew I was distracted with another mission so they have been pretty quiet.
So where do the bubbles come in? I’ve got a bottle of champagne chilling in the refrigerator waiting to share some exciting news about my next book adventure.
Burning Embers Book One, Spark to Flame will make its appearance very soon! I’m working with a cover designer for my new romantic suspense series. My editor just returned my manuscript with the first round of edits. As some of you know, this romantic suspense novel which takes place in Colorado near a wild horse sanctuary has been in progress for many years. The bones were too good to bury so I’ve been rebuilding it piece by piece and it will finally be published by fall. I’ll share a sneak peek at the cover very soon. Thanks to all who have encouraged me to see it through.
Last but not least, I’m excited to be part of the Local Books and Brew Book Signing at Third Wheel Brewery in St. Peters, Missouri https://www.thirdwheelbrewing.com/ on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Award-winning authors will be available to answer questions and sign your books. Sarah Angleton, Pat Wahler, J.J. Zerrr, Tammy Lough, myself, and Tara Pedroley. Stop by and sample a cold beer while learning about an exciting new book club focused on local author books.
That’s it for now. Stay tuned for another post soon. Thanks for following my journey!
Chill Out with The Dahlonega Sisters
Hello, Readers!
I’m excited to announce that my book, The Dahlonega Sisters, The Gold Miner Ring will be available as part of a promotion on Smashwords for the month of July as part of their Annual Summer/Winter Sale! This is a chance to get the first book of the series for free, along with books from many other great authors, at a discount so you can get right to reading.
You will find the promo here starting on July 1, so save the link:
https://www.smashwords.com/shelves/promos/
Please share this promo with friends and family. You can even forward this email to the avid readers in your life!
Thank you for your help and support!
PS. The fourth book in The Dahlonega Sisters series, Skipping Stone Lodge, is scheduled for publication later this year.
Happy reading!
Time to Chill
Too much time in one place? Too much stress to deal with? Too few things to laugh about?
You are not alone. I’ve been trying to avoid making wine my evening meal. It goes great with chocolate, and I have to admit I keep it close on hand.
I have to exercise twice as long to keep the weight from packing on, so my husband and I take long walks admiring nature’s glorious treasures.
I heard someone say they were so desperate they were house cleaning. Thank goodness I haven’t reached that level, yet.
Seriously, wouldn’t it be more fun to escape to a quaint Georgia town and eavesdrop on some witty, endearing, and resilient sisters as they unravel the mystery of The Gold Miner Ring?
You’re in luck! For the next couple of weeks, the sisters are offering their e-book at a special price.
https://dashboard.bookfunnel.com/bundles/board/fgq2up6cng
Treat yourself to a little chill time. I think you’ll be glad you did.
What are you doing to adjust to our new normal?
What has been the hardest thing to adjust to?
What silver-linings have you found during this past month?
Shattering Confined Spaces
Are you tired of the “Stay at Home” order? Need to break free and do some traveling? The only magic answer I have is for you to pick up a book and read your way into another world. Check out this book funnel link. The Dahlonega Sisters are there and waiting for you to join them. ON SALE NOW!
Writing Silver Linings 