I hope all of you are enjoying your week!

Butterscotch Bliss!

If you’re reading this newsletter on my blog then you’re probably not signed up for my mailing list! When you sign up, you’ll receive BUTTERSCOTCH BLISS, a free e-book! BUTTERSCOTCH BLISS – the eBook version – is currently only available when you join my mailing list! After you sign up for my email list, a download link will be provided to you for your FREE eBook!

Bonnets

Do you ever wear hats in public?

In my historicals the women usually wear bonnets. In historical times if a woman didn’t wear a bonnet in public it was considered improper. If they didn’t wear a bonnet, then they might wear a fashionable hat – perhaps similar to the one featured on the cover of The Blacksmith’s Bride.

Nowadays, I mostly notice women wearing hats on Easter Sunday and during tea parties. If you wear hats, when and where do you wear them? Share pics if you have them!

More Trouble on the Homefront – Bathroom

Remember we recently had our downstairs bathroom repaired and partially remodeled due to a leaking pipe and mold?

Well, now our upstairs bathroom needs to be remodeled! Another leak has occurred, and due to the nature of our bathroom’s condition, it’s best if we remodel it.

Have you ever remodeled your bathroom? If you did, how long ago did you remodel it?

Back to School!

As mentioned last week, the kids are going back to school! My son begins classes on August 25th! The public schools in my county start classes September 2nd – the day after Labor Day. Speaking of back to school, have you read The Doctor’s Bride yet?

The Doctor’s Bride is Book #2 in The Romance Bride Series. This is the story about Deborah. When she was a teenager, she had a crush on Timothy, the young man who lived down the street. Timothy ended up marrying Deborah’s twin sister – Eve – instead of Deborah! Several years later, widower Timothy returns to town as the new doctor. Deborah never understood why Timothy married her sister!

Deborah is now the town’s schoolteacher. She dreams of earning a college degree in botany. Should she accept Timothy’s offer to help her study for her college entrance exam?

​The Doctor’s Bride is a wonderful, warm novella to enjoy at the beginning of the school year! Read this wonderful review about The Doctor’s Bride!

Truly a beautiful story of courage and inspiration! A compellingly sweet tale of family and trusting in God’s promises for tomorrow. The story is about one young woman’s desire to go to college and a man who manages to get a new beginning after tragedy. This inspiring story by an incredible author is a joy to read.

Broken Foot!

Many of you have contacted me, asking for a status about my foot! I’m still hobbling along on my boot – mostly using my walker for support! Thanks so much for all of your letters and messages of concern! My next doctor’s appointment is on August 27th!

A Delicious Summer Treat!

Want a late-summer treat? Check out my  Christmas Holiday Romance Book Bundle  – continental US only! Grab a bunch for yourself and a friend! These are paperback books that make great gifts for yourself and your friends and family!

I’m sure you’ll enjoy these wonderful stories as much as I enjoyed writing them!

Enjoy the rest of your Summer!

Want a nice emotional treat during the last few weeks of summer? Check out my Candy Beach Series! These are heartwarming delicious stories that you can read all summer! All are beach themed! Perfect for reading during your summer vacation!

The Blacksmith’s Bride

As stated previously, I’m still writing The Blacksmith’s Bride – a historical novel set a few years after the Civil War. The Blacksmith’s Bride is the third book in the Romance Bride Series.

I’m enjoying writing The Blacksmith’s Bride as each character goes through an emotional journey of change and faith. Pre-order a copy for yourself and a friend!

Writing Services

As a reminder, I offer writing-related services. I work with writers who may need help with their fiction. Interested in working with me? Details here.

Events​

I will be participating in the Eat Local Read Local event at the Cascades Library in Virginia on October 18, 2025. I currently have other events in the works. Once my plans are finalized, I will update you with details!

Our Country!

Remember to keep our country in prayer as all/some of these changes take place! At times, our country does not run smoothly! Also, remember to pray for all that are suffering in our nation! Be sure to check on your friends and loved ones to be sure they are okay!

Enjoy your day!

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