WELCOME TO 2023!
I think it would be safe to say that our lives – collectively and individually – have been forever altered by the events affecting our world over the last 3 years. Politics, economics and, dare I say? Covid-19. My family and I were finally afflicted over the holidays, causing a week-long delay in Christmas and Hannukah celebrations across the board. Like you, I’m sure, I’m SO done with it.
THE GOOD NEWS (and lots of it!)
I hope those close to me don’t get tired of my saying, “but the good news is, …” which is usually on my tongue. It’s not always easy to find that silver lining, however hard I try. I’ve noticed a few recent periods of faltering, where I’ve not been able to see the upside of things, and that scares me. At this stage of my life, I don’t want to waste one precious moment in negativity.
THAT BEING SAID
I’ve decided to finally release my REDMOND FAMILY SECRETS trilogy! I don’t know exactly what caused the delay, the books have been ready for over a year – edited, cover art, etc. I think I just fell off the literary wagon for a bit, dealing with those aspects in paragraph one. But Jake, Holly and Jeremy are owed their days in the sun! So stay tuned for release dates and cover surprises!
First up is THE SECRETS WITHIN US – Release date earmarked for April 2023! With Jacob and Penny on the cover, Monica Dubinsky of All Kinds of Covers has nailed the story perfectly!
Making it a priority to get the Redmond books published, I’ll be taking a short hiatus from writing. But when I resume, I’m looking at a decision between the next STARCROSSED installment, or a return to the BEACON POINT ROMANCES. I’ll just have to wait and see what the “feels” say!
IN THE MEANTIME: A NEW ANTHOLOGY
Attention spans being what they are today – in a world where commercial breaks are untenable, and news articles better be under a 30-second read – the short story is making a comeback! Good timing for romance readers seeking a quick, one-sitting tale that doesn’t require a lot of deep analysis or pages of backstory. Coming soon: TWELVE TIMES LOVE, a sweet, romantic anthology comprised of a story-a-month! This new offering by debut author Tina Lynne leaves you feeling the HEA of a dozen couples looking for – and finding – love. Will be available for Kindle readers and apps, and full-length paperback.
So that’s it for today. I leave you with a thought from Naomi Holdt, Psychologist, Speaker and Mentor:
“There is so much in this broken world that we have no control over. Here’s what you need to remember: Every day you make a choice. You can toss additional daggers into the swamp of negativity. Or you can choose to be a part of the healing.”
(With my beautiful daughter, Mikayla.)