Snow blanketed the ground Monday morning, whether or not that was convenient. It wasn’t. Between an appointment and a release celebration for my newest novel, Stagecoach to Liberty (Montana Gold, book 3), the day promised to be hectic. With so many places to go, the last thing I wanted was to navigate snowy streets.
It soon became clear that it wouldn’t be a matter of going anywhere. The possible ways to leave our house involved driving down now-impassible hills or traveling on back roads in deep tree shadow.
My husband called into work, then fretted that he had nothing to do. He eventually solved the problem, but not before a lot of angst. I rescheduled my appointment and bowed out of my own release celebration (a small part of a larger meeting).
Once I recovered from the annoyance of having my day completely rewritten for me, I couldn’t help noticing the joy of having nowhere to go. Sometimes, that’s exactly what you need.
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Reader News
Here’s the latest on my books in three genres, plus updates on my other writings and events.
Epic Fantasy
I just reviewed the galley for DawnKing (Tales of Faeraven, book 4). I’ll admit to being a little emotional when I sent it off, like one of my children on the first day of school. Sojourner (Tales of Faeraven, book 3) launches in October.
What’s next for the epic fantasy genre? Look for the novella, Elf Seeyer, in summer 2019.
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Western Historical Romance
Stagecoach to Liberty (Montana Gold, book 3) released in December.
Can a desperate young woman trust the handsome Irish stranger who wants to free her from her captors?
Set in Montana during its gold rush — a time troubled by outlaws, corruption and vigilante violence, Stagecoach to Liberty will challenge you to explore what true freedom means in your life.
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I’m currently writing The Forever Sky (Montana Gold, book 4), to release in 2019.
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Romantic Suspense
Deceptive Tide (Islands of Intrigue, book 3). is nearly edited. It’s slow going, but I’m plugging away. Once finished, this manuscript goes to beta readers for their input.
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