How Suspense Scenes Build Tension in Fiction
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Why Resilient Heroine Western Romance Endures
Resilient heroine western romance earns its lasting appeal through hard choices, honest settings, clean chemistry, and heroines who shape their futures.
Dust and Inheritance Climbs Amazon’s Best Seller Lists, Thanks to Readers Like You
There are moments in an author’s life that stop you in your tracks. For me, this was one of them. When I first wrote Dust and Inheritance, I had no idea how many readers would connect with Millie Caldwell, Clem Spyker, and the rugged Montana land that sits at the heart of this story. I
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Dust and Inheritance Is Free This Weekend
Every now and then, I get the chance to do something fun for readers, and this weekend is one of those times. For a very limited time, my clean historical western romance Dust and Inheritance is available free on Amazon. This story begins with a one-way ticket to Montana, a stubborn woman determined to finish
Boots and Stilettos Has a Fresh New Look, and a Special 99 Cent Price
Sometimes a book cover needs to do more than catch the eye. It needs to tell the truth. That is why I recently made a small but important change to the cover of Boots and Stilettos. Not because I was unhappy with the book. Far from it. I love this story. These characters mean a
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When a Reader Laughs, Cries, and Catches a Typo
Boots and Stilettos review and more. There are few things better for an author than hearing from a real reader. Not a sales report. Also not a dashboard. And not an algorithm deciding whether your book deserves attention this week. A real reader. I recently received an email from someone who read Boots and Stilettos,
Dust and Inheritance: A Special Sale for a Special Story
The Heart of Dust and Inheritance At the heart of Dust and Inheritance is a story about family, sacrifice, and the things we carry from one generation to the next. Set in 1957 Montana, this novel is rooted in hardship, quiet strength, and the kind of determination that shapes lives in lasting ways. It is a
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What Readers Are Saying About Dust and Inheritance and Boots and Stilettos
Dust and Inheritance and Boots and Stilettos reviews, what readers are saying. There’s something special about seeing readers connect with your characters, your setting, and the heart of a story. That’s exactly what seems to be happening with both Dust and Inheritance and Boots and Stilettos, the two books that make up the heart of
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Big Book Deals Are Coming, and One Is Already Here
If you’ve been meaning to pick up one of my books, this is a really good time to do it. Over the next few weeks, three of my main titles will either be on sale, or are on sale right now, for just 99 cents. That means you can jump into the world of The
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This Giveaway Ends March 1, Enter Now to Win a Kindle and 15 eBooks
Kindle giveaway ends March 1. If you’ve ever looked at a giveaway and thought, “Yeah… but I never win,” I’m going to say something annoying but true: Someone has to win. And this one has a hard stop. In fact, the Kindle giveaway ends March 1, so don’t miss it. This giveaway ends on March
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