Writing Blog
New editorial review for Drink Wine and Be Beautiful
This week I received a lovely editorial review from The Feathered Quill reviews of my forthcoming short story collection, Drink Wine and Be Beautiful. Appreciated this thoughtful reading of my stories, and I am posting the full review below. To those of you on Net Galley who do love women’s fiction and short stories, please…
Read MoreWorking on my next dual timeline historical/contemporary novel
Currently, I’m busy preparing for the release of my new short story collection, Drink Wine and Be Beautiful, launching in May. But behind the scenes, I’m also preparing my next project – a dual timeline contemporary/historical taking place in modern and 1890s Rome. The photo below is from my celebration when I finished my first…
Read MoreMy very first shiny badge for Drink Wine and Be Beautiful
I am so excited to have my first short story collection, Drink Wine and Be Beautiful, releasing 26 May. To prepare for that release, I currently have my collection up on NetGalley (if you are on NetGalley, please consider requesting!), awaiting reader reviews, and I also have it out for editorial reviews. Pleased to have…
Read MoreShiny new badge for my In the Shadow of The Apennines
Excited for my newest, pretty badge for my latest novel, In The Shadow of The Apennines. It’s been five months since my novel was released – but pleased to still be gathering reviews and comments from readers. Thanks so much for reading! If you read and enjoyed my novel – please, please do leave a…
Read MoreDrink Wine and Be Beautiful now on NetGalley!
I am ALWAYS super excited to get my work up on NetGalley – my fourth so far! But, I have to admit, I’m especially proud of my latest. I adore short stories, and for so long I have wanted to publish a short story collection. I am so, so pleased to have finally taken the…
Read MoreMy February 2023 reads
Another month, another amazing stack of books! Absolutely loved my February reads. All my wonderfully talented women authors, all dual timeline historical stories, ranging from the Italian Renaissance to modern days. The settings also varied, from the poverty of the American Ozarks to the splendor of the Milanese court during the Renaissance. From war-torn Germany…
Read MoreTrying to practice monogamy … in my writing!
Had you there, didn’t I? But I’m definitely speaking about writing. I always jump from project to project, so I decided to go ahead and try something new. Actually sticking with one project start to finish without looking around for the new, shiny object – and setting a timeframe for completing it. Although I do…
Read MoreMy 2022 WFWA reads
I often write about the wonderful Women’s Fiction Writers Association, the WFWA. I so enjoy being active in this fantastic group – and I always enjoy reading and reviewing as many new releases by fellow WFWA authors as I can. I decided to compile my WFWA reads for 2022, including my full reviews for these…
Read MoreSuper excited to receive the Feathered Quill Reviewer’s Choice Book Award
Recently received the news that I was awarded the 2022 Feathered Qull Reviewer’s Choice Award for my most recent novel, In The Shadow of The Apennines. This meant a lot to me because it is the book reviewer’s selection of her favorite read for the year. You can read my Feathered Quill review here. As…
Read MoreKicking off my 2023 reading year…
I’ve been doing a lot of writing since the start of the new year, but I’m still squeezing in a fair bit of readng. While the new year is all fresh and shiny, I thought it would be a good time to look back at the books that have kicked off these first weeks of…
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