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DIVINE DESSERTS PUBLISHING, LLC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting Creative<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope all of you had an amazing week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have a lot of stuff in our house that we still need to get rid of. While going through things, I stumbled across my son’s old coloring book and crayons. He hated coloring. Even when I colored with him, he simply didn’t like it. The last time this book was used was probably 15+ years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I opened the book and started coloring. I used to enjoy coloring pictures with my son. Coloring can be therapeutic. If you’re blocked while working on a story – a simple task like coloring might help to unlock your mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When my son was in kindergarten, the teacher said that coloring helped with the children’s coordination (with their hands.). I believe that coloring can help with mental coordination as well. I’ve noticed over the last decade that adult coloring books have exploded on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you color to relax? If so, what do you color? Do you own an adult coloring book?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Paperback Book Bundles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy reading paperbacks? I’m offering a 30% off sale on my paperback book bundles: The Bakery Romance Series<\/a> and my Christmas Romance bundle<\/a>. The books are gift wrapped and come with stickers and other goodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Blacksmith’s Bride<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m still writing The Blacksmith’s Bride<\/a> \u2013 a historical novel set a few years after the Civil War. The Blacksmith’s Bride is the third book in the Romance Bride Series<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The heroine in The Blacksmith’s Bride is named Francine. You might remember Francine from The Baker’s Bride<\/a>. Francine was a secondary character and somewhat of a villain in that novel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She was a socialite. Now, she’s lost her husband and all of her wealth and she’s struggling to make ends meet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you imagine being raised in a wealthy household and never working one day in your life? Then, you lose everything, and you’re struggling to take care of yourself?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When she’s attacked, her plight gets even worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m enjoying writing The Blacksmith’s Bride<\/a> as each character goes through an emotional journey of change and faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next Week<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m looking forward to next week! Our son will be home for spring break! Do you have any exciting plans on the horizon? If so, I’d love to hear about it!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I currently have one in-person event – scheduled for June 28th. More information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Country!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember to keep our country in prayer as all\/some of these changes take place! At times, transitions do 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!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOCIAL MEDIA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve started a Youtube Channel<\/a>! Subscribe and tell your friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow me on Tiktok<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to discuss romance movies? I’ve started a new Romance Movie Review Facebook Page<\/a> where I post videos about my favorite romance movies! Come join me!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read my <\/strong>winter stories<\/strong><\/a> for some emotional, heartwarming entertainment! Most of my titles are in Kindle Unlimited.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Butterscotch Bliss<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to all of you for your wonderful compliments about Butterscotch Bliss. Currently, the eBook version is only available for those joining my email list<\/a>. I recently placed the paperback version onto <\/strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>Barnes and Noble<\/strong><\/a>. I slightly changed the cover for the paperback version. <\/strong>If you feel inclined \u2013 please leave a review \u2013 only if you enjoyed the book!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy the rest of your day!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Bakery Romance Series<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bLoving Luke<\/strong><\/a> Raspberry Kisses<\/strong><\/a> Shades of Chocolate<\/strong><\/a> Sweet Dreams<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bSugar and Spice<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>Southern Comfort<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>Sweet Delights<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>Cinnamon Kisses<\/strong><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Candy Beach Series<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200b<\/strong>Caramel Kisses<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>Chocolate Dreams<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>Milk Chocolate Kisses<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>Bittersweet Dreams<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>Coffee and Kisses<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>Rocky Road Dreams<\/strong><\/a>\u200b<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Romance Bride Series<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200b<\/strong>The Baker’s Bride<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>The Doctor’s Bride<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>The Blacksmith’s Bride<\/strong><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signed Paperbacks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bChristmas Book Bundle – $40 (free shipping)<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0– continental US – on sale for a limited time<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bThe Bakery Romance Series – $75 (free shipping)\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>– continental US – on sale for a limited time <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bThe Candy Beach Series – $70 + postage<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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