News
Announcing a three-book women’s fiction deal with Orion Dash
I’m happy and excited to announce that I’ve signed a three-book women’s fiction deal with Orion Dash, a digital-first, commercial fiction imprint of the UK's Orion Publishing Group. First is THE SWEETHEART LOCKET, a dual timeline women’s fiction novel of love, loss...
‘Montana Reunion’ cover reveal
I'm happy and excited to share the gorgeous cover for Montana Reunion, my debut Harlequin Heartwarming and western romance which releases in January 2022. Harlequin's art department captured the feel of my sweet second-chance romance perfectly, and I have cover love....
Get “Summer on Firefly Lake” on Kindle for only $1.99 (US/Canada), July 5-August 2, 2021
Summer on Firefly Lake, a Barnes & Noble (B&N) Bookseller Pick in August 2017, is included in a Kindle book promotion on Amazon US and Amazon Canada for only $1.99 from July 5 to August 2, 2021. Find out more & get the book here. Although it's the second...
Signing with a literary agent for women’s fiction
I'm happy to announce that I've recently signed with a British literary agent for my women's fiction writing and am excited about working with Kiran Kataria of Keane Kataria Literary Agency. For my romance titles, including western romance for Harlequin Heartwarming,...
I’m one of twelve women writers contributing to “What is the One Thing the Pandemic Has Taught You About Writing?,” an essay by Sweta Vikram in Brevity Magazine
As part of twelve women writers, many of whom help inspire my own life and work, I was honoured to be asked to contribute to "What is the One Thing the Pandemic Has Taught You About Writing?," an essay by Sweta Vikram in Brevity Magazine. I focused on the importance...
I’m a contributor to “Lockdown Writing,” a blog post by romance author, Emma Bennet
Along with UK authors Sharon Booth, Judith Barrow, Jane Cable & David Thorpe, I recently contributed to a blog post by romantic novelist Emma Bennet about “Lockdown Writing.” From changes in the publishing landscape, to writing habits, motivation, patience,...
Check out my contribution to “3 Goals Every Writer Should Make in the New Year!,” an essay by Sweta Vikram in Brevity Magazine
I was happy and honoured to be one of four women writers invited to contribute to "3 Goals Every Writer Should Make in the New Year!," an essay my friend, Sweta Vikram, wrote for Brevity Magazine (published January 1, 2021). Read Sweta's essay here for helpful...
Guest post for Writers First: Why Work with a Writing Coach?
From accountability and an objective opinion to critique and a collaborative partnership to help you achieve your goals, I share some of the benefits of working with a coach to develop your writing career. Read my guest post for Writers First here.
Interview with North Grenville Writers Circle for Ontario Public Library Week 2020 (YouTube video)
I was pleased to chat with Pamela Welling, founder of the North Grenville Writers Circle, as part of a series of local author interviews at North Grenville Public Library celebrating Ontario Public Library Week 2020. We talked about my latest release, A Wish in Irish...
Photo by Robin Spencer, Spencer Studio