• Christmas in July Giveaway Share

    Whew, this Florida heat makes me long for a flavor of Christmas! Is the weather toasty where you live? One of my favorite giveaways each year is the Christmas in July one, giving us an excuse to savor snowy covers and sweet stories that revolve around Christmastime. I’ve included Take My Hand (Kindle copy) in this giveaway through Celebrate Lit. Although the story’s snowy suspense happens shortly after Christmas, you’ll get to shiver along with the characters as they race to solve Kaley’s client’s murder and try to stay a step ahead of danger themselves. The grand prize is a gift box filled with over 25 books (paperback or e-book), swag, and a…

  • 2021 Gift Ideas for Book Lovers

    So many books, so little time! Am I the only one pinching myself that 2021 is coming to a close? I don’t think so. Last year, I recapped some of my favorite reads of the year, and I’d like to continue that tradition. Here are my top reads for 2021, and maybe you’ll find the perfect gift for the book lover in your life among them. If I featured the book or author on the blog, I’m hyperlinking back to that post so you can learn more if you’re interested. Speculative Fiction This year offered some outstanding new releases in speculative fiction, including the first book in a new duology…

  • Gift Ideas for the Book Lover in Your Life

    What do you get the book lover in your life for Christmas? Easy. More books. However, there is no one-size-fits-all in book gifting, and for that reason, I’d like to recap the authors I’ve featured this year. You’ll find a variety of genres and maybe something perfect for your favorite reader (and maybe for yourself). Young Adult – Speculative Fiction For young adult and young-at-heart fans of speculative fiction, I recommend these authors. You can learn more about them on their author spotlight interviews, and all books are available on Amazon. Bryan Davis, Heaven Came Down Lindsay A. Franklin, The Story Hunter Kristen Young, Apprentice Plus, one of my favorite…

  • The Rogues Trilogy Book Sale! Christmas in July Keeps Getting Better.

    Christmas in July keeps getting better! Earlier this week, I shared about the multi-author giveaway I’m taking part in. Now, I’m excited to announce that my entire Rogues trilogy is on sale for $.99 each on Kindle. Maybe I’m guilty of overusing the word excited, but go ahead, just ask my husband how excited I get about deals. After our last visit to Khols and my semi-gloating on the 80% markdowns I’d snagged, James laughed and said, “You’re practically making money!” Thank you. My point exactly. Well, I’m not making money on this sale, and that’s fine by me. As an author and avid reader, I enjoy finding book deals…

  • Christmas in July Multi-Author Giveaway

    Hey, friends! If you live in Florida (or anywhere in the south), you don’t need me to tell you that the weather is hot. If you’re wishing for cooler weather, I can’t help you. But I can bring the next best thing … a Christmas in July book giveaway! In partnership with Celebrate Lit, I’m including a free Kindle copy of The Revisionary in this month’s multi-author giveaway. About The Revisionary Summer is 2149 is anything but steamy. In fact, it’s ice cold, and the political climate, even colder. However, nineteen-year-old Portia blazes forward in her plan to rescue her brother from his satellite exile the only way she knows how: by…

  • Two YA Authors to Read this Spring PLUS a Giveaway!

    Spring weather in Florida is blissful and hints that summer is just around the corner! Maybe you have an official spring break, or maybe, you’re in my camp and don’t technically get one. Regardless, you can still hop in to some spring reading. If you’re a sunshine girl like me, I suggest grabbing a beach towel, some sun protection, and a book you’ve been wanting to read to enjoy the best of both worlds (in my case, Florida and fiction). Perhaps you’ve finished your current read and are looking for something new. If you enjoy young adult fiction, here are two authors worth adding to your list. Also, be sure…