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If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably imagined your favorite fictional characters sitting down at a cozy little café, sipping on something warm (or strong!), and ordering their go-to comfort food. Since my characters live rent-free in my head—and honestly, they’re always chattering—I thought it would be fun to share what I imagine they’d order if they popped into a charming bookish café. So grab your favorite drink, settle into

Let’s talk about what the real author’s life looks like. Forget the Pinterest-perfect images of tranquil writing nooks, steaming cups of tea, and uninterrupted creative flow. Seriously, forget all of that. My actual writing life involves a laptop, a plotline that may or may not be cooperating, a lot of busy stuff, and three furry, four-legged writing buddies who run our house. You might even call it a dog-powered publishing

75+ Inspiring Quotes to Ignite Your Literary Passion Screens dominate our lives, right? But for me, reading is still the thing that brings me the most joy. I know I’m not alone. The timeless joy of reading will always be an unparalleled source of knowledge, escape, and inspiration. Are you a voracious bookworm? A casual reader? Either way, there’s something truly magical about immersing yourself in the world of books,

Today’s the last chance to get these five free books from five amazing authors! Click on the book to grab it for free!

I love giving back to my readers. One way to do that is to offer my books FREE. This week I got together with four other authors, and each of us is giving away a free book! Free the week’s November 13-17, 2023. The Books Living the Vida Lola, by Melissa Bourbon (me!) Spying in High Heels, by Gemma Halliday Christmas, Criminals, and Campers, by Tonya Kappes Fields’ Guide to

Yep, yep, to celebrate the release of Bobbin for Answers, this magical cozy mystery with sewing, a goat, and a ghost is on sale for 99¢.   About the Book When her great-grandmother passes away, Harlow Jane Cassidy leaves her job as a Manhattan fashion designer and moves back to Bliss, Texas. But when she opens a dressmaking boutique in the turn-of-the-century farmhouse she inherited, Harlow senses an inexplicable “presence”.

When to Change the Cover or Title of a Book One of the tricky parts of being an indie author is knowing when to change the cover or title of a book. Of course, the fact that you can make that change fairly easily is a huge plus. Conventional wisdom says that if a book isn’t selling, it’s either the cover, the title, or the story itself. I trust that