Until last year when I wrote The Calling Birds, I'd somehow missed writing a story set in a cold and snowy winter setting...which is odd because I grew up in a location with very cold and snowy winters (northern Alberta, Canada). And even though I now live in a place with a mild climate that almost never … Continue reading Writing Winter Stories
The Calling Birds
All of my blogs about my novel, THE CALLING BIRDS. Join Birdie Bell (a seamstress) & Jack Peregrine (a freight man and co-owner of Peregrines’ Post & Freight, a family business) in Noelle, Colorado in 1876.
Having a Merry Christmas with My First Podcast
I'm new to podcasting. Listening to them and being a part of one. So when Paranormal Romance and Mystery author Jo-Ann Carson asked me to be her guest on her Blood, Sweat and Words podcast, I hesitated. Luckily I didn't hesitate too long because speaking with Jo-Ann is always enjoyable! What did we talk about? … Continue reading Having a Merry Christmas with My First Podcast
Robyn, a Christmas Bride, Cover Reveal #ChristmasStory
Christmas is coming so it's time for...a Christmas book cover reveal! Here's the cover for ROBYN: A CHRISTMAS BRIDE which I'll be releasing this December. I'll share the exact date as soon as...I know it 🙂 🐦 ROBYN is a sequel to THE CALLING BIRDS which was Jack Peregrine and Birdie Bell's story in Noelle, … Continue reading Robyn, a Christmas Bride, Cover Reveal #ChristmasStory
Getting Robyn Ready for Christmas #Summer #Writing #Christmas #Book
It's been over a month since I was in South Dakota. What's been happening since? Well, I've switched gears and dove into a Brides of Noelle story that Elisabeth Burke, Amanda McIntyre, and Danica Favorite helped me brainstorm while at the Wild Deadwood Reads event (early in June). If you've read The Calling Birds, then … Continue reading Getting Robyn Ready for Christmas #Summer #Writing #Christmas #Book
What’s a book Word Cloud? #MondayBlogs
Not long ago, I saw someone share the word "fascinating" along with this article Study Reveals What Words Men And Women Use To Write About Love, And The Difference Is Striking. After a quick glance at the first Word Cloud in the above link, it appeared that in a study of modern love essays... MALE … Continue reading What’s a book Word Cloud? #MondayBlogs
The Story Teaser and the Forgetful Author #12DaysofChristmas
After spending these last weeks sharing my Story Inspiration pages, I realized I'd forgotten to share a STORY TEASER. How does an author write a teaser and then forget about it? Because it served its first purpose and I got distracted by Christmas. Hello March and a slightly clearer head 😊 It's now time to share again. … Continue reading The Story Teaser and the Forgetful Author #12DaysofChristmas
New Story Inspiration Page for THE CALLING BIRDS #12DaysofChristmas
I had a lot of fun writing the Story Inspiration pages for my books and then sharing them here... Choosing Bravery Between Heaven & Hell Adella's Enemy Following Faith Between Love & Lies Between Home & Heartbreak But now it's time for one final Story Inspiration page. This one is from my most recent release, The Calling … Continue reading New Story Inspiration Page for THE CALLING BIRDS #12DaysofChristmas
THE CALLING BIRDS Available Now in Print #12DaysofChristmas
Hurrah! It's finally here. The Calling Birds is now available in print. Noelle, Colorado - Christmas 1876 A wanted woman's flight, a man in pursuit of honesty, not stolen gold...and only nine days left to save a town. Many years have passed since Bernadette Bellamy fled the Cariboo Gold Rush and her reputation as the sister of … Continue reading THE CALLING BIRDS Available Now in Print #12DaysofChristmas
How can 2 Men and 1 Bride equal the Perfect Match? #12DaysofChristmas
TWO MEN. ONE BRIDE. It's the perfect match because the two men are Jack Peregrine and his grandpa, Gus. And Grandpa Gus is on a mission to see his grandson wed! Whenever anyone asks, "Do you have a favorite story that you've written?" The answer is always, "Yes, it's the story I'm currently writing or tweaking." … Continue reading How can 2 Men and 1 Bride equal the Perfect Match? #12DaysofChristmas
New Book, New Pinterest Obsession #12DaysofChristmas
I love having visual references for my characters and setting. For The Calling Birds (my 7th book, releasing Dec 4th) pictures of English actor Charlie Hunnam and French actress Emmanuelle Béart were my references for my hero and heroine, Jack and Birdie. But my story also includes Jack's Grandpa Gus, and I was super excited when … Continue reading New Book, New Pinterest Obsession #12DaysofChristmas