I’m excited to see another of my American Historical Fiction novels translated into German. Same story, but a different title for the German translation. See what you think. In English: Too Rich for a Bride, a Sinclair Sisters of Cripple Creek novel. In German: Who Needs a Man? (WER BRAUCHT SCHON EINEN MANN?) Not necessarily my sentiment, mind you, but the title does …
Naming Horses
Last week, on my Facebook page, I asked for help in naming a boy’s horse for my work-in-progress. If you’re wondering if the boy’s horse has a name yet . . . I received several hundred great suggestions and narrowed it down to seven for the boy’s horse. I found a name for his father’s horse: Haggis. And I named …
Story Building and Book Giveaway
I’m excited to have bestselling author Lauraine Snelling with us today. How does a story present itself to an author? Where do the ideas come from? You may Lauraine Snelling for her historical fiction, in particular, her Norwegian immigrant series. Here, Lauraine shares the story building process for her new contemporary novel, Heaven Sent Rain. And she’s giving away a copy!
Wagon Train Quiz
Ever watch the TV show, Wagon Train? Just about any Western movie or TV show captured my attention, pulling me into the adventure and possibilities. Shows like Wagon Train led to my fascination with wagon train travel, which inspired Prairie Song. In Prairie Song that sense of adventure and the promise of possibilities compel the Boone’s Lick Wagon Train Company …
QUEEN ALEXANDRA NURSING CORPS
Today, my Guest Author is Christine Lindsay, who has agreed to talk about the Queen Alexandra Nursing Corps, part of the inspiration for Captured by Moonlight, her newest work of Historical Fiction. She’s giving away a signed copy too! ~~~~~~ In Captured by Moonlight, Book 2 of my Twilight of the British Raj series, I was like a kid in a …
Book Club Fun to Celebrate The Quilted Heart
Do the members of your book club or reading group enjoy reading a series of novellas and spending time with an ensemble cast? If so, Elsa Brantenberg’s Quilting Circle in St. Charles, Missouri, might be a great fit. And I’m happy to say the 1860’s heartland setting lends itself well to having fun with historic Main Street and riverside flair. For some book club …
Author Events in Saint Charles
Are you in Missouri or know someone who lives there? I’m headed to Saint Charles, Missouri, next month for the Lewis & Clark Heritage Days and several Author Events, May 14-18. Join me at the setting for The Quilted Heart, also the launch city for The Boone’s Lick Wagon Train Company in Prairie Song. Here’s my current itinerary: Wednesday, …
Meet Caroline from The Quilted Heart Omnibus
Today, I’m featuring the two main characters in Ripples Along the Shore, the third and last novella in The Quilted Heart. After you’ve read The Quilted Heart, read Prairie Song to spend more time with Garrett and Caroline. MEET Garrett Cowlishaw Garrett Cowlishaw is the a friend of Rutherford Wainwright and is in St. Charles to recruit a band of people to …










