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‘Loving Echo’ Preview

Someone asked about Sam and Justin on the main page, so I posted a snippet in reply. After telling them the book would be #8 and we are only about to publish #6, so… But, I didn’t want any who is a big Sam and Justin fan to miss it, so posting on a primary post here, too.

February 1815

My dearest Justin,

Well, Jack has married her earl. Truly, you wouldn’t believe the effect he has had on her. For days she would drift around the house, staring off into the distance and scribbling in a little...

Joust On, Maryland

Clearly I’m impressed that your state sport is jousting. That’s awesome! Unfortunately I was too young to know or enjoy that when I lived there. Yep, back in the 70s I lived in one of your haunted farmhouses.

Since then we’ve seen each other quite a few times. You have the closest Medieval Times. You have the Waterfront. You’re between me and a lot of places I go…

What shouldn’t I miss in Maryland? To my Marylanders, drop a comment with a tour or food suggestion for a chance to win a book!

I Know What It Means to Miss Louisiana

Y’all. Y’ALL! I’ve been waiting for today, because y’all are one of my favorite states. I mean, there are the obvious attractions of New Orleans, but I have fond memories of being all over the state. Summers in Grand Isle where my step-dad showed me where the wild ponies live. So much time in Slidell for shopping and eating out. Visits to Baton Rouge and Shreveport. And probably a ton of places in between that I don’t remember anymore. Strawberry festivals and Cajun music and catfish and alli...

Down Home in Kentucky

When you grow up as horse-mad as I did, you are very aware of Kentucky. In my mind it was some sort of HORSE WONDERLAND. Thankfully I’ve had a few chances to visit the state, and not only do you love horses as much as I’d dreamed, you have a ton of other things I loved, too.

About ten years ago I had to spend a week every summer in Lexington (I know, such torture). It was the first place I ever tried shrimp and grits! There was famous bread pudding just down the street (I have FEELINGS about...

Carry On My Wayward Kansas

You’re not just a state for me, but a beloved band, the home of Dorothy, and a doorway to Oz. The state where my Uncle-in-law grew up, spoiling him for any corn that wasn’t hand picked and rushed immediately to boiling water.

And yes, I’ve visited you a few times. Mostly in Kansas City, though. And I am VERY AWARE that although it spans two states that y’all DO. NOT. PLAY. about the fact it is two different states.

What shouldn’t I miss in Kansas? To my Kansans, drop a comment with a tour or...

Hailing Iowa

You thought you knew the depths of my nerdity, but here is where it really shows. What is Iowa for me? Forever and ever it is first the birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk of the USS Enterprise. Yeah…

Not to say I know NOTHING about your state. You have… corn. And butter. Did you guys start the whole deep fried butter thing? If not, I bet you do it at your state fair, don’t you?

What shouldn’t I miss in Iowa? To my Iowans, drop a comment with a tour or food suggestion for a chance to win a bo...

We Named the *Dog* Indiana

Indiana, you will always have a place in my heart because you have GenCon. Yeah, I know, you have other awesome stuff too, but as a nerd that is one of your top draws for me. Sadly, although I’ve been to Indianapolis, I’ve yet to make it there for GenCon.

But when I was there, hanging out in the very same convention space, my mind was boggled by how many Starbucks I walked past just going to my conference. I had something like 6 chances to get coffee on the way to my first session. I’m here t...

Make Some Noise Illinois!!!

Hey there, Illinois. Have a funny story for you. I grew up all over the South, but quite a few people have asked me if I’m from Chicago. Especially when I was younger.

Finally hit Chicago in my 30s. One time even caught a Cubs game from a rooftop! It’s definitely a city I will go to every chance I get. I also have a few (unpublished) stories based there. One is a contemporary series, and the other is one book in a series about the Jazz Age.

What else shouldn’t I miss in Illinois? To my Illini...

Hey-o Idaho

My connection to Idaho is my grandmother. She grew up near the Washington border (guess where my grandfather is from). I haven’t visited yet and have had few friends/coworkers from the state. CLEARLY I SHOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT THAT.

What shouldn’t I miss in Idaho? To my Idahoans, drop a comment with a tour or food suggestion for a chance to win a book!

Aloha Hawaii!

Everyone who knows you loves you. That’s got to feel good! I worry a little about your obsession with Spam. It can’t be healthy. You may be the state I’m invited to the most often, or maybe it just feels that way because I know I can’t go (anytime soon).

What shouldn’t I miss in Hawaii? To my Hawaiians, drop a comment with a tour or food suggestion for a chance to win a book!