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Happy 1 year anniversary, Orchid Blooming!
Now the trilogy finale, Always Orchid, will release in 2 weeks (can be read as standalone).
In those years, I've been honored to:

This book was such a wonderful and surprising read. Far from your typical romance, the characters are intelligent, thoughtful, and altruistic. I so enjoyed the world that I was transported to. As a daughter of a Marine , I also very much appreciated the way the author paid homage to wounded veterans. This book is entertaining and smart — not an easy combo. Highly recommend. - 5-stars from LA Knickerbocker

At my first ever Pulpwood Queen convention, I danced my heart out and surprise, I won the "Hair Ball" contest! It was fun to be crowned Queen of the Ball.
Please join Pulpwood Queen Kathy L. Murphy and myself as we chat about Orchid Blooming, writing, and the book convention of a lifetime...Everyone is invited!
June 6th 7pm CST/8pm EST
Zoom link: bit.ly/PQJUNE
RSVP at this FB invite: https://fb.me/e/3fsIgBjIY

Readers surprised me by nominating Orchid Blooming as one of the top 10 indie book gifts for Mom!

When you have a moment, please pop over and choose "Vote for this Book" under Orchid Blooming.

Good karma and thanks coming your way!
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...

Happy Mother's Day to all!
Carol

How do you know that writers love what they do?
They spend their Saturday on Zoom discussing book cover design!
Thanks to Golden State Romance Writers for hosting me to teach "5 Principles to Spark Brilliant Cover Design"
Find my next speaking engagements at https://carolvandenhende.com/speaking/
Now it's time to dive back into Phoenix and Orchid's world. Book 3, Always Orchid, will release THIS fall!

Michelle Yeoh's Oscar win as the first Asian to receive the Academy Award for Best Actress brought me to tears!

Like Michelle, my main character Orchid Paige connects with her Asian heritage while having a foot in the West.

Read more about my thoughts on Everything Everywhere All at Once here:
https://medium.com/@carol.vandenhende...

Happy Groundhog Day! For a chance to win bookish prizes, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/booki... on Feb 2nd.

Comment on my ORCHID BLOOMING post anytime after 7.45am for your chance to win an ebook!

Thanks to The Pulpwood Queens for naming ORCHID BLOOMING the June 2023 International Book of the Month!

"5 Diamonds in the Pulpwood Queen tiara, my highest mark" - Kathy L. Murphy, Founder of The Pulpwood Queens International Book Club

Feb 7th 2023 ebook sale 67% discount! https://amzn.to/3PkeUxB