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Thank You and Request
Hello, friends!I have been sitting with something that genuinely fills my heart, and I just have to say it out loud: we are almost at 500 subscribers. Five hundred of you have invited me into your inbox, and I do not take that lightly — not even a little.Thank you. Truly. Whether you have been here from the very beginning or found your way here recently, I am so glad you’re along for this journey.Reminder: The Fading Light Is Available for Preorder!In case you missed it last week — The Fading Light is now available for preorder on Amazon, with an official release date…
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Happiness is a Habit
Earlier this week, I went on a beautiful three-mile walk with my daughter, daughter-in-law, my granddaughter, and two dogs around Lake Pend Orille. ____Weekly QuestionI had someone write in about last week’s question and share that she’s looking for uplifting, lighter reads. I completely understand, especially with today’s climate and all the tension. I’ll be digging deep to create something that fits that need. I do read your emails, and that one has me thinking.So this week’s question ties into my share above.Where do you most love to read? Is it a favorite chair, in bed, outside? Tell me about your…
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Borrowed Light
Borrowed Light“The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.” – Leo TolstoyI keep trying to remind myself to be patient, but I want so badly to finish this novella and get all of you started on my next series. The devil on my shoulder says, “hit send. Let them have it now.” On the other shoulder the wiser old angel says, “now why would you give the gift of a cake half-baked.” So I’m choosing to listen to the angel and not give you a book half-baked. That being said, I do have the cover ready to tease you…
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Something Different
Most of you like historical fiction, but this book is a little different. This one is non-fiction with a little creative flair to make it enjoyable to read.This is another story where I reached my 2x great-grandparents Jerry and Rachel Roe and couldn’t find records to grow my tree further back in time. I didn’t even have any suspicions or ideas about where to find the information. So this one remained unsolved for more than fifteen years until my mother did a DNA test for me. It wasn’t long before a lovely lady, Rhonda, contacted me to say she was…
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The Beginning
I have had so many readers join my mailing list this month that I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. Those of you who have been with me over the last year, please bear with me. You have likely joined this list with one of two free books I offer: A Mother’s Last Gift or Until We Meet Again. A Mother’s Last Gift kicked off the series based on my Woolsey ancestors. And yes, I said based on my ancestors. This journey began twenty one years ago. It’s hard to believe that my baby is now old enough to drink, which means I’m getting old,…
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Let the Construction Begin
It’s that time of year again. Though the nights are still cool and it’s too early to plant in my garden, it’s warm enough to start the remodel projects.I had a dear reader tell me that I shortchanged her on her Monday morning read, but after I showed her this picture and explained how full my weekend was, she understood.So today, while I should be working, I’m creating another newsletter to share what’s going on with us. Remodel — need I say more? If you’ve ever lived in your home while remodeling, you’ll get this. It’s dust everywhere, constant trips…
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Letter to Readers
Dear readers,I hope you’ve got a good book in hand and something warm to drink because I’ve got some exciting news this week.The Fading Light Is Available for Preorder!The Fading Light is now available for preorder on Amazon, and it officially releases on May 25th.I’ll be sharing more about the book in the weeks leading up to launch; behind-the-scenes research, the history that inspired it, the characters I fell a little in love with while writing it. You’ll be the first to know everything.If you’ve been with me for a while, preordering means the world. It genuinely helps get the book into…
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Seeds, Stories & a Small Favor
Oh my goodness! There are never enough hours in the day. Spring is in the air, which means gardening begins — even this weekend I will be starting my seedlings that need to begin their journey indoors. There is something so hopeful about that: tiny seeds, full of potential, just waiting for the right conditions to bloom. Sound familiar? That’s exactly how I feel about The Fading Light right now.The Fading Light — Now Available for Pre-Order!I am thrilled to share that The Fading Light is now available on Amazon for digital pre-order, with a release date of May 25,…
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When the Words Made Me Cry
I sat down at my desk this week to write the final chapter of my Patriot book, and I had to stop. Not because the words wouldn’t come, but because they poured out of me, literally. The kind that make your hands hover over the keyboard while you wait to see the words on the screen clearly again.Just as a reminder, Ann and Edward — the two central figures in this book — are not fictional creations. They are, in fact, my fourth great-grandparents.I won’t share the passage here because it belongs to the ending, and the ending belongs to…