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A Holiday Hello From My Writing Desk
As the holiday season begins to sparkle around us, I wanted to send a warm hello to everyone who’s been following my writing journey. Whether you celebrate with lights, family, a quiet moment, or a well-earned rest, I hope this time brings you peace and a chance to reconnect with the things you love.
I’ve been working steadily on the follow-up to Elm Brook Manor, and the story is shaping up beautifully. Twists, secrets, and the McTavish family’s unforgettable shadows are all returning — with a few surprises waiting under the proverbial tree.
Thank you for reading, for supporting my books, and for sharing this journey with me. May your holiday season be bright, restful, and filled with good stories.
More updates soon — and happy reading!Elm Brook Manor: Gripping ghost suspense
I’ve been working steadily on the follow-up to Elm Brook Manor, and the story is shaping up beautifully. Twists, secrets, and the McTavish family’s unforgettable shadows are all returning — with a few surprises waiting under the proverbial tree.
Thank you for reading, for supporting my books, and for sharing this journey with me. May your holiday season be bright, restful, and filled with good stories.
More updates soon — and happy reading!Elm Brook Manor: Gripping ghost suspense
A Magical Moment in the Hospital Kitchen
Some moments stay with you forever — the kind you don’t plan, don’t expect, and couldn’t script even if you tried.
While I was in the hospital recently, sleep was a stranger. One early morning, long before the ward fully stirred, I wandered to the little kitchen for a quiet cup of coffee. A rare treat. A small escape.
And then it happened.
One of the nurses — one of the “night angels,” as we called them — greeted me warmly. I turned… and nearly fainted.
She was reading my book.
A physical copy of Elm Brook Manor, right there in her hands.
She blinked at my face, concerned.
“What’s wrong?” she asked.
I managed, “I… I’m the author.”
Then she nearly fainted.
I don’t know the math, and I won’t pretend I can calculate those odds — but what are the chances that in a hospital full of rooms, full of staff, full of books in the world… I would stumble upon someone quietly reading mine?
I sprinted back to my room, grabbed my camera, and captured the moment. A reminder that stories truly do travel on their own legs — and sometimes, they walk right back to you when you least expect it.
Thank you to every reader who makes moments like this possible.
Your support means more than you know.
While I was in the hospital recently, sleep was a stranger. One early morning, long before the ward fully stirred, I wandered to the little kitchen for a quiet cup of coffee. A rare treat. A small escape.
And then it happened.
One of the nurses — one of the “night angels,” as we called them — greeted me warmly. I turned… and nearly fainted.
She was reading my book.
A physical copy of Elm Brook Manor, right there in her hands.
She blinked at my face, concerned.
“What’s wrong?” she asked.
I managed, “I… I’m the author.”
Then she nearly fainted.
I don’t know the math, and I won’t pretend I can calculate those odds — but what are the chances that in a hospital full of rooms, full of staff, full of books in the world… I would stumble upon someone quietly reading mine?
I sprinted back to my room, grabbed my camera, and captured the moment. A reminder that stories truly do travel on their own legs — and sometimes, they walk right back to you when you least expect it.
Thank you to every reader who makes moments like this possible.
Your support means more than you know.
A Secret Grave — A Haunting Read That Pulled Me In
Today I turned the final page of A Secret Grave by Nicole Jeffords, and I’m still sitting with that quiet ache you get when a book doesn’t just entertain you—it lingers.
From the very first chapters, Jeffords builds an atmosphere that wraps around you like morning fog. The secrets in this story don’t just hide beneath the surface; they breathe, they wait, and they follow the characters—and the reader—into the next chapter.
What impressed me most was her gift for character. Each one feels layered and unmistakably human, carrying their wounds, their motives, and their truths with a kind of subtle gravity. The protagonist’s emotional journey felt grounded and real—every discovery earned, every moment of doubt relatable.
The pacing? Perfect.
That delicate balance of reveal and restraint kept me turning pages long after I should’ve gone to sleep. And the setting itself almost becomes a character—a place thick with memory, shadow, and the kind of tension you can taste.
If you enjoy stories where mystery and emotion work hand-in-hand, where the plot grips you but the writing makes you slow down and absorb every detail… then The Secret Grave belongs on your list.
A thoughtful, atmospheric read. One I’m glad to have picked up.
A Secret Grave
From the very first chapters, Jeffords builds an atmosphere that wraps around you like morning fog. The secrets in this story don’t just hide beneath the surface; they breathe, they wait, and they follow the characters—and the reader—into the next chapter.
What impressed me most was her gift for character. Each one feels layered and unmistakably human, carrying their wounds, their motives, and their truths with a kind of subtle gravity. The protagonist’s emotional journey felt grounded and real—every discovery earned, every moment of doubt relatable.
The pacing? Perfect.
That delicate balance of reveal and restraint kept me turning pages long after I should’ve gone to sleep. And the setting itself almost becomes a character—a place thick with memory, shadow, and the kind of tension you can taste.
If you enjoy stories where mystery and emotion work hand-in-hand, where the plot grips you but the writing makes you slow down and absorb every detail… then The Secret Grave belongs on your list.
A thoughtful, atmospheric read. One I’m glad to have picked up.
A Secret Grave
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