Writes: The Montana Bound Series, with my second book in the
series, MAGGIEβS FORK IN THE ROAD being released July 6, 2016.
About: Fifty-something author writes Contemporary Womenβs Fiction with
threads of romance. I love a strong heroine with grit and determination when it
comes to kissing life in the face, as writing pal Roni Hall would say.
Peeling away layers of everyday routine to expose dreams causing the heart to
teeter toward an unplanned journey is a vital part of character development. My
writing integrates humor, as well as touching moments, thus creating avenues for
readers to connect.
Some favorite reads: Jane Porter, Claire Cook, Sue Monk Kidd, Sarah
Addison Allen, Tracey Chevalier, Nicholas Sparks, Nancy Horan, Lori Nelson
Spielman, Luanne Rice
Future Projects: MAGGIEβS MONTANA, Montana Bound Series: Book 3
will be released October 2016. Iβm also working another Montana Series and a
Womenβs Fiction manuscript with a touch of Spirit.
Exciting writer moments:
Receiving cover quotes from best-selling authors and inspirations, Jane
Porter and Lori Nelson Spielman.
Holding the first copy of my debut novel, Maggieβs Way. That was pretty
special!
Receiving word that Maggieβs Way was a finalist in The Romance Reviews
Readersβ Choice Award for Summer 2016 and a finalist in the 2016 Greater Detroit
Booksellersβ Best Contest.
My ideal reader match:
A reader who loves to talk about the books theyβve read. Iβm always looking
for new authors to read.
A reader who finds humor in lifeβs oddities and maybe a little irony in the
dark moments.
A reader who can snicker at sarcasm.
Someone who finds quirkiness endearing.
Someone who understands the reasons why people connect with characters. 1)
The reader has experienced similar situations. 2) Someone with similar traits
holds a special place in the readerβs heart. 3) The reader internalizes
character traits with empathy. 4) Because who doesnβt enjoy meeting new and
interesting people.
Likes a moving plot.
A reader with an open heart.
Believes that the well of hope is endless.
Prefers lifeβs daily drama with a cocktail in hand or a box of chocolate.
Some favorite quotes:
This world is but a canvas to our imagination. Henry David Thoreau
The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken
places. Ernest Hemingway
Write with the door closed, rewrite with the door open. Stephen King
Put blinders on to those things that conspire to hold you back, especially
the ones in your own head. Meryl Streep
A favorite summer recipe:
Blueberry Buckle from allrecipes.com
A summer favorite at my house!
INGREDIENTS:
ΒΌ cup butter, softened
ΒΎ cup sugar
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
ΒΌ teaspoon salt
Β½ cup milk
2 cups fresh blueberries
TOPPING:
2/3 cup sugar
1?2 cup all-purpose flour
Β½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup cold butter
DIRECTIONS:
In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg. Combine the
flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. (I
use rice milk as we donβt drink dairy.) Fold in blueberries. Pour into greased
9-in. square baking pan. (I use a round decorative baking dish and cut it like
pie. Itβs pretty!)
For topping, combine sugar, flour and cinnamon in a bowl; cut in butter
until crumbly. Sprinkler over blueberry mix. Bake at 375 degrees F for 40-45
minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a
wire rack.
Maggie Abernathy learns that pesky neighbors John and Chloe McIntyre are
moving to Montana. The only problem isβ¦she canβt fathom living without them now
that theyβve stolen her heart. While trying to digest the news and accept Johnβs
decision to leave Michigan, Maggie ventures to Chicago with Chloe to see Chloeβs
Hollywood mother in a photo shoot, where the three kindle a quirky bond making
it even harder for Maggie to say goodbye. With the support of Maggieβs meddling
mother, her best friend Judy, and a surprise visit from Montana rancher Winston
Ludlow McIntyre, Maggie begins to wonder which fork in the road leads home.
Romance [Soul Mate Publishing, On Sale: July 6, 2016, e-Book, /
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