Spirit Creek Series Update
The year is 1/6 over! I cannot believe March is here already! Time flies when you’re having fun. And I am having so much fun writing the Spirit Creek Series that I haven’t posted anything new here in months! Please accept my apologies! Here are a few words on my journey with this series.
The title, No More, has never changed since the first draft over ten years ago, but the plotline evolved over time and several scenes were cut. Of course being of the opinion that this ‘brilliant writing’ *wink, wink* couldn’t be lost forever, I toyed with the idea of writing a trilogy. And some of the rejected scenes went into book two. Then the trilogy morphed into a six book series when plotline ideas wouldn’t stop popping into my head! I suppose that’s a good thing. I prepare a detailed plot summary (yes, I’m a plotter) of each book before I start writing. And I write down ideas for scenes as they occur to me, but plotline changes are constantly evolving even as I write.
Just in Time for the Holidays. . .
NO PEACE is a bonus-read Christmas novella that is not part of the six book Spirit Creek Series. Although it works as a stand alone story, this book is a continuation from No Ties and Blake Connors’ dilemma with the outlaws. And, if you’ve been wondering what the heroes and heroines from the first four books have been up to, an update on several of Spirit Creek’s citizens is woven throughout the tale.
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Recently-retired undercover Pinkerton agent, Blake Connors, orchestrated the incarceration of countless bank and train robbers. Now that Blake’s secret life has been revealed, outlaws are gunning for the man they consider a traitor. Christmas is the season for peace on earth, but Blake’s life is anything but peaceful. He fears for the safety of his loved ones, and unless he can find some way to keep his beloved Gertie safe, he questions the wisdom of proposing and subjecting her to a lifetime of danger.
Gertie Winsom intends to marry Blake Connors, if the fellow lives long enough to propose to her. She loves Blake dearly and considers the opportunity to spend the rest of her life with him worth the risk of facing the danger surrounding his life at the moment. But is she being selfish? Should she step away from Blake and give him the freedom to renew his employment with the Pinkerton Agency far from the uncertain future he faces in Spirit Creek?
Should Blake and Gertie simply go their separate ways? Or can they discover a solution to their dilemma, ensuring them a future filled with happiness and, more importantly, peace?
Available now on Amazon http://amzn.to/11rKrpA
Happy Reading.
THE BIG ONE CRAFT SALE IN BRANDON, MANITOBA CANADA HELD OCT 18/19
I’ve just returned home after attending this craft sale (and spending a couple days visiting with friends and relatives as well). The record-breaking attendance numbers didn’t translate into record sales for many vendors, but the two-day event proved to be a lot of fun!
As you know, I donate 50% of my author royalties from Love To The Rescue to local humane society shelters, and thus, the Brandon Humane Society received the shared royalty proceeds from this sale. I’m happy to announce I sold 19 copies of this book and rounded up the royalty share to $5 per copy. On Monday morning, I stopped by the Brandon Humane Society Shelter and presented them with a $95.00 donation.
Here, I am presenting the check to Liz Anderson,
a shelter employee,
holding a four-month-old female Lab cross named Haven,
one of the adoptable dogs at the shelter.
Haven is thinking it over.
Yep, a big wet kiss on the ear for me.
I believe that was her doggie version of ‘thank you for the donation’.
Haven, you’re very welcome!
If you live in Brandon or surrounding area, and you’re interested in acquiring a new four-footed family member, drop around to the Brandon Humane Society at 2200 – 17th Street East www.brandonhumanesociety.ca/ and meet the dogs and cats available for adoption. Hey, maybe you could adopt my new buddy, Haven!
A special thank you to my booth mate and fellow author, Doreen Winona Logeot.
Also, congratulations to Jennifer Taylor, the winner of our gift basket draw.
Happy reading!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to my family and friends.
Monday is Thanksgiving Day but I believe everyone should be thankful every day
for all the wonderful things we have and the beautiful people in our lives.
Travel safe and enjoy your turkey dinner.
Are you enjoying summer?
I hope everyone is enjoying summer.
Yikes, September is just around the corner. Before we know it, the kids will be back in school and we’ll all be returning to the normal routine.
Watch for the release of No Ties, Book Four in the Spirit Creek Series, to be available by the end of August. Meantime, happy reading and make the best of the remaining days of sunshine and warm weather!
No Chance Release Date
Thank you for your patience.
Book 3 is now available on Amazon.
Happy Reading!
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