My fourth novel, Forever Music, is set to be released on May 19th. Here’s the cover by Diane Cretsinger Turpin. It’s beautiful, don’t you think? It’s reminiscent of the cover of Irish Encounter, my first novel. I’m revealing the book trailer […]
Romance? Yes, Please!
I didn’t marry my high school sweetheart. I didn’t have one. I didn’t marry my college sweetheart either, for the same reason. I was well into being a single sophisticate, or so I thought, when I met my future husband. I remember the night well–where we were, what I was wearing, how I flirted with […]
January Thoughts
I’ve been overwhelmed for what seems to be that last few months. As I look ahead to 2020, I see an ever-growing to-do list with my fourth book releasing in May, and then I see this timely reminder waiting for me to notice it on my shelf. I’m reminded that I’m not doing this life […]
My Main Resolution for 2020
We’re getting close to Christmas, so that means we’re getting close to New Year’s resolutions. I don’t really make them, but I’m thinking maybe I should make one for 2020. I have lots on my to-do list with a new book releasing in May. *I have to send in my cover questionnaire. *I have to […]
Writing at the Beach
In October, I spent a week in Avon on Hatteras Island in the Outer Banks with a group of six writers. Another friend joined us to make coffee in the morning and cook dinners at night. Does it sound wonderful? It was fantastic but not for the reason you may think. Yes, the scenery was […]
Street Teams (#2)
Last time I began sharing about street teams and showed a picture of my favorite readers reading my books. This time I’m continuing writing about street teams, and I’m sharing another picture, this time with their faces showing. Shameless of me, but it’s a mother’s prerogative, isn’t it? So, I started my street team. In […]
Street Teams (#1)
I’m talking about street teams in this post. In the picture are four of my favorite readers, my children! Since I don’t have a street team yet, I chose this picture because they’re doing what a street team member does–promoting an author’s work. For the next few months, besides pounding out a rough draft and […]
Praying For Your Writing Journey
Like the other Mantle Rock authors, I write from a Christian world view. That means whether or not the Gospel is explicitly stated in the stories, God is always woven into the plot. Because of the Christian component, I begin a writing project and writing sessions with prayer. Sometimes the prayer is as simple […]