Philip Buckley

Philip Buckley asked Darcie Chan:

Darcie, I was wondering about your first book. My understanding is you self published it, and it was a huge success. How did you manage that feat?

Darcie Chan Hi, Philip! My first novel was a modest success, and honestly, I don't think it was due to anything in particular that I tried to do to promote it. The story seemed to resonate with readers -- which is virtually impossible for authors to see coming -- and word-of-mouth recommendations drove sales once a few hundred people had read it. So, I guess I would just say that you should promote your book as best you can, but it is more important to write a story with heart, something that moves you and that you care about. With a bit of luck, that feeling will carry through and move your readers, too. :)

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Jean

Jean asked Darcie Chan:

Mary takes Michael to the horse cemetery on her property and there are markers for everyone but Monarch...this was years after the main action, even Ebony has passed away. Why no mention of Monarch's end?

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Donna asked Darcie Chan:

I just wanted to let you know that I just finished The Mill River Recluse. This was a different type of book for me and I am hooked. Will there be more in this series? I agonized when she married Patrick, even though she loved him, I did not see it ending well. I cried for Mary as she struggled with her issues. The flow of the book was excellent and the ending had me crying and smiling at the same time.

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Will there be more in this series soon?

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