Happy Fall! - Book News

Happy Fall! - Book News

Happy fall! I’m so excited for jacket weather and fall colors. Friends, it’s been a challenging year for us. I am beyond grateful you continue to offer such treasured support, encouragement, and kindness as I work to finish my next book, Westland, the sequel to Essie’s Roses. It’s been an emotional journey returning to Westland and diving into the lives and secrets of Evie, Essie, Delly, and Miss Katie.

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Summer Reads - Be Encouraged

Summer Reads - Be Encouraged

Friends, I’m so happy summer is here. It’s time to enjoy nature, tackle my reading list, and soak up the sun! Some favorite reads so far include the stunning The Secret of Clouds by Alyson Richman, The Dutch House by Ann Patchett was an intriguing read, and a novel you’ll likely stay up all night to read (I did!), Heather Gudenkauf’s This is How I Lied. Read my reviews here on Goodreads. Thanks to all my readers who made my recent Facebook giveaway so fun. Add Water Lily Dance and Essie’s Roses to your summer reading list. Heartwarming historical fiction.

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ESSIE'S ROSES Book 2: WESTLAND

ESSIE'S ROSES Book 2: WESTLAND

Oh, beautiful Essie’s Roses fans, look what I’m working on!

So thrilled to announce, I’m writing my forthcoming sequel to Essie’s Roses: WESTLAND.

The women at Westland will return to face the aftermath of the Civil War and how the war and reconstruction efforts have affected their relationships and home on that small plantation in Alabama with several twists and surprises.

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