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Reading Suggestion: Left to Chance, by Amy Sue Nathan

Release: November 2017 Every now and then I read a book whose characters stay with me long after I turn the last page. Left to Chance by Amy Sue Nathan is one of those books. I… More

The Rowdy Cowgirl: Cheyenne Frontier Days

I’ve been having such a great time at the 2017 Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo! One of the best parts was stopping by The Rowdy Cowgirl to visit with the owner, Rebecca O’Leary, who is selling… More

Wyoming Home Now Carries The Real Thing

I’m thrilled that one of Cheyenne, Wyoming’s most popular stores, Wyoming Home, is now carrying The Real Thing and Waking Up Joy. If you live in Cheyenne or plan on visiting, please stop by. They have… More

Hey, Cowgirls! Need Some Pampering?

I’m pretty excited to be joining these lovely ladies in Cheyenne, Wyoming for a night of pampering on July 23rd! I’ll be signing copies of The Real Thing, Nashville by Heart, and all of my… More

Gardening & Books

My garden, as imperfect as it is, is probably the best place I have to be creative. Growing a novel is a whole lot harder than growing a garden, so gardening is a break for… More

Save an Author, Read Local

Do you know who your local authors are? There is a good chance that a published author lives in your community. In my own community of Cheyenne everyone knows about C.J. Box, but Cheyenne friends,… More

The Real Thing Goodreads Giveaway

I’m so excited that Tule Publishing is giving away 20 copies of my novel, THE REAL THING over at Goodreads! Be sure to sign up for a chance to win a copy, and don’t forget… More

The Goodbye Year: A Reader Recommendation

I put off reading this book because I’ve been going through multiple goodbye years with my own children, but I wish I had not waited! The Goodbye Year was bittersweet and engaging. As a mom,… More

I Like You Just Fine When You’re Not Around

I recently read a novel by Ann Garvin called I Like You Just Fine When You’re Not Around. It was funny, sad, hilarious, heartfelt, absolutely real, heartbreaking, inspiring, and did I mention funny? I can’t… More

The Real Thing hits the Subway Today!

I’m so excited that The Real Thing is being dropped on the subway today by the Books on the Subway Fairies! Books on the Subway describes what they do as being like a public library,… More