Monthly Archives: October 2025

10-31-2025 The Blacksmith’s Bride – Release Day! Newsletter!

Hello lovely readers!

The Blacksmith’s Bride – Releasing October 31st!

I know I normally do not send out emails on Fridays but wanted to remind you that my novel, The Blacksmith’s Bride, released today! I’m sending this email because many of you asked me to let you know once the book was available on Kindle Unlimited. I just made it available on KU, so, you can start reading!

The paperback should be available within the next week or so!

Enjoy!

I’m so excited about the release of my latest book The Blacksmith’s Bride! The e-book will be released October 31st! The paperback will be available shortly after that! This book has taken a bit of time for me to write. Historicals are harder for me because of the research involved. I must be sure that the situations are handled in a plausible manner since the story takes place in the 1800s.

When you read The Blacksmith’s Bride you will reconnect with the main characters from The Baker’s Bride. Francine is the heroine in The Blacksmith’s Bride. She was also a secondary character in The Baker’s Bride. You will also see Ruth and Joseph from The Baker’s Bride.

A mute twelve-year-old girl, a former socialite, and a troubled blacksmith…

When Francine’s husband is unexpectedly killed, she loses her posh livelihood. A former socialite, she’s now alone and impoverished. She must find a way to make a living when she’s never worked in her entire life. When she collides with the new handsome blacksmith, her entire world changes.

Twelve-year-old Esther witnessed a double murder. She’s been unable to speak since that painful day. Will she ever find the courage to speak again?

Benjamin Jackson has been plagued with guilt since his wife was murdered. He hopes that a new environment might help him and his daughter Esther to deal with their pain. When they relocate to Philadelphia, his life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters beautiful Francine.

When a traumatic attack occurs, friends must band together and trust in God as they try to overcome evil.

The Blacksmith’s Bride is a suspenseful story filled with faith, love and courage! Order The Blacksmith’s Bride now!

10-27-2024 Newsletter

Hello lovely readers!

The Blacksmith’s Bride – Releasing October 31st!

I’m so excited about the release of my latest book The Blacksmith’s Bride! The e-book will be released October 31st! The paperback will be available shortly after that! This book has taken a bit of time for me to write. Historicals are harder for me because of the research involved. I must be sure that the situations are handled in a plausible manner since the story takes place in the 1800s.

When you read The Blacksmith’s Bride you will reconnect with the main characters from The Baker’s Bride. Francine is the heroine in The Blacksmith’s Bride. She was also a secondary character in The Baker’s Bride. You will also see Ruth and Joseph from The Baker’s Bride.

A mute twelve-year-old girl, a former socialite, and a troubled blacksmith…

When Francine’s husband is unexpectedly killed, she loses her posh livelihood. A former socialite, she’s now alone and impoverished. She must find a way to make a living when she’s never worked in her entire life. When she collides with the new handsome blacksmith, her entire world changes.

Twelve-year-old Esther witnessed a double murder. She’s been unable to speak since that painful day. Will she ever find the courage to speak again?

Benjamin Jackson has been plagued with guilt since his wife was murdered. He hopes that a new environment might help him and his daughter Esther to deal with their pain. When they relocate to Philadelphia, his life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters beautiful Francine.

When a traumatic attack occurs, friends must band together and trust in God as they try to overcome evil.

The Blacksmith’s Bride is a suspenseful story filled with faith, love and courage! Order The Blacksmith’s Bride now!

Bathroom Remodel

As I type this newsletter, I hear banging in my house! The crew is still working on our bathroom remodel. It’s coming along nicely.

FREE BOOKS!

Check out these FREE BOOKS! These books are chaste sweet stories. You will be signing up for other authors’ newsletters in order to get your freebies! Browse and choose titles which interest you.

Blind Date With A Book!

Have you, or a friend, ever wanted to sample one of my novels, but, was unsure about which one to read? Try Blind Date With a Book! You order and I’ll choose!

Butterscotch Bliss!

If you’re reading this newsletter on my blog then you’re probably not signed up for my mailing list! When you sign up, you’ll receive BUTTERSCOTCH BLISS, a free e-book!  After you sign up for my email list, a download link will be provided to you for your FREE eBook!

Raquel’s father died when she was a baby – that’s what she thought…

She receives a mysterious phone call – stating her father is alive and in hospice. He must see her before he dies. Why has her mother lied to her for all these years about her father’s “death”?

She must rely on Patrick, her ex, to help her to make the trip to see her father during a massive snowstorm. Patrick has his own set of problems – he never told Raquel the real reason why he abandoned her three years ago.

If you’ve read, and enjoyed BUTTERSCOTCH BLISS, consider leaving a short, sweet review on AMAZON and social media! As mentioned, currently, the eBook version is available for FREE when you join my mailing listThe paperback version is available on Amazon and other sales channels!

Kick off the fall season with a complete paperback set of The Bakery Romance Series. The set would also make a great gift for your reader friends!

Writing Services

As a reminder, I offer writing-related services. I work with writers who may need help with their fiction. Interested in working with me? Details here.

Events

I currently have events in the works. Once my plans are finalized, I will update you with details!

Our Country!

Remember to keep our country in prayer as all/some of these changes take place! At times, our country does not run smoothly! Also, remember to pray for all that are suffering in our nation! Be sure to check on your friends and loved ones to be sure they are okay!

Enjoy your day!

10-13-2025 Newsletter

10-13-2025 Newsletter

Check out my romance book bundles – available directly from me! Order extras as gifts for friends and family!

Christmas Romance Book Bundle

Bakery Romance Series Book Bundle

Candy Beach Series Book Bundle

The Romance Bride Series (historical)

I hope all of you have been enjoying autumn!

Eat Local Read Local

I’ll be signing at this event on Saturday, October 18th. Come out and enjoy yourselves. Here’s a short video promoting the event!

Birthday Celebration

Speaking of enjoyment, here’s a few pics from my husband’s birthday celebrations last weekend. His birthday is tomorrow (October 14). We went out to dinner on Saturday night – just the two of us. Yesterday, we met up with relatives and went out again. This is a pic of my husband and my sister in front of the restaurant where we ate on Sunday.

My husband (Christopher) and my sister (Joanna).

Bathroom Repairs

Our garage is very cluttered right now. We’ve purchased all of the materials for our remodel – with the exception of the tiles and grout – we order that through the contractor. Renovation is supposed to start next week, so, I’ll keep you posted about that. Here’s a few pics of some of the items that we recently had delivered.

It’s autumn! I had a few questions that I’d like you to respond. The questions are about books with an autumn theme. I also have questions about deluxe editions.

Butterscotch Bliss!

If you’re reading this newsletter on my blog then you’re probably not signed up for my mailing list! When you sign up, you’ll receive BUTTERSCOTCH BLISS, a free e-book! BUTTERSCOTCH BLISS – the eBook version – is currently only available when you join my mailing list! After you sign up for my email list, a download link will be provided to you for your FREE eBook!

Raquel’s father died when she was a baby – that’s what she thought…

She receives a mysterious phone call – stating her father is alive and in hospice. He must see her before he dies. Why has her mother lied to her for all these years about her father’s “death”?

She must rely on Patrick, her ex, to help her to make the trip to see her father during a massive snowstorm. Patrick has his own set of problems – he never told Raquel the real reason why he abandoned her three years ago.

If you’ve read, and enjoyed BUTTERSCOTCH BLISS, consider leaving a short, sweet review on AMAZON and social media! As mentioned, currently, the eBook version is only available when you join my mailing listThe paperback version is available on Amazon and other sales channels!

As stated previously, I’m still writing The Blacksmith’s Bride – a historical novel set a few years after the Civil War. The Blacksmith’s Bride is the third book in the Romance Bride Series.

I’m enjoying writing The Blacksmith’s Bride as each character goes through an emotional journey of change and faith. Pre-order a copy for yourself and a friend!

Writing Services

As a reminder, I offer writing-related services. I work with writers who may need help with their fiction. Interested in working with me? Details here.

Events

I will be participating in the Eat Local Read Local event at the Cascades Library in Virginia on October 18, 2025. I currently have other events in the works. Once my plans are finalized, I will update you with details!

Our Country!

Remember to keep our country in prayer as all/some of these changes take place! At times, our country does not run smoothly! Also, remember to pray for all that are suffering in our nation! Be sure to check on your friends and loved ones to be sure they are okay!

Enjoy your day!

10-6-2025 Newsletter

I hope all of you have been enjoying autumn!

Bathroom & Christmas…

Speaking of Christmas, I keep forgetting to raise the price on my Holiday Romance Book Bundle! It’s still $20 – I plan on raising it soon. I’ve just been so busy writing – hard to focus on prices and marketing stuff.

Speaking of markets, the other day my husband and I visited Lowe’s (a large-scale home improvement store) to purchase a few items for our bathroom remodel. First thing I noticed was the Christmas decorations! Aren’t they pretty?

When do you put your Christmas decorations up?

The Blacksmith’s Bride – A Video

As stated in previous newsletters, I’m still hard at work on The Blacksmith’s Bride – a historical novel set in 1867 Philadelphia. The novel is set to be released at the end of October. I’m enjoying writing this story. The Blacksmith’s Bride has a bit of suspense. Here’s another short video that I posted on Youtube about my novel. Share the video with your friends!

Autumn

It’s autumn! I had a few questions that I’d like you to respond. The questions are about books with an autumn theme. I also have questions about deluxe editions.

Butterscotch Bliss!

If you’re reading this newsletter on my blog then you’re probably not signed up for my mailing list! When you sign up, you’ll receive BUTTERSCOTCH BLISS, a free e-book! BUTTERSCOTCH BLISS – the eBook version – is currently only available when you join my mailing list! After you sign up for my email list, a download link will be provided to you for your FREE eBook!

Raquel’s father died when she was a baby – that’s what she thought…

She receives a mysterious phone call – stating her father is alive and in hospice. He must see her before he dies. Why has her mother lied to her for all these years about her father’s “death”?

She must rely on Patrick, her ex, to help her to make the trip to see her father during a massive snowstorm. Patrick has his own set of problems – he never told Raquel the real reason why he abandoned her three years ago.

If you’ve read, and enjoyed BUTTERSCOTCH BLISS, consider leaving a short, sweet review on AMAZON and social media! As mentioned, currently, the eBook version is only available when you join my mailing listThe paperback version is available on Amazon and other sales channels!

Kick off the fall season with a complete paperback set of The Bakery Romance Series. The set would also make a great gift for your reader friends!

The Blacksmith’s Bride

As stated previously, I’m still writing The Blacksmith’s Bride – a historical novel set a few years after the Civil War. The Blacksmith’s Bride is the third book in the Romance Bride Series.

I’m enjoying writing The Blacksmith’s Bride as each character goes through an emotional journey of change and faith. Pre-order a copy for yourself and a friend!

Writing Services

As a reminder, I offer writing-related services. I work with writers who may need help with their fiction. Interested in working with me? Details here.

Events

I will be participating in the Eat Local Read Local event at the Cascades Library in Virginia on October 18, 2025. I currently have other events in the works. Once my plans are finalized, I will update you with details!

Our Country!

Remember to keep our country in prayer as all/some of these changes take place! At times, our country does not run smoothly! Also, remember to pray for all that are suffering in our nation! Be sure to check on your friends and loved ones to be sure they are okay!

Enjoy your day!