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April 30, 2025
Beach Read Just Released: Discover Nancy Naigle's Latest Novel Today!
April 22, 2025
What's New in Romance?
April 21, 2025
BOOK SIGNINGS w Nancy Naigle
April 20, 2025
Excerpt: To Light The Way Forward
February 16, 2025
Every Gal Needs A Name!
And this girl is gonna have a story!
Over the past few years, several of my readers have been so sweet to have gifted me the most amazing "book page" art. Christmas ornaments, picture frames, those cool books with the folded pages and even an angel. I treasure every single one of them, and it amazes me that all of them are so different. While cruising Pinterest one weekend for cool ideas and some tips on how to make those ornaments I ran across dress forms that had been dressed up in gowns made from book pages.
You know where this is headed, right? You've been there!
An idea began to brew...
You see, during my last move from Patrick Springs to the city of Franklin, VA I had a few boxes of books damaged. And I don't mean just a bent corner but some of them got wet. Yikes! I've given most of the gently damaged ones away, or dropped them in the Little Free Libraries, but I still have a few that are beyond repair. So, I thought why not try some of those cool book page crafts?
Well, a little Pinterest scrolling can get a girl in trouble and I came across these super clever antique dress forms with book page dresses on them! Yep, the ones in the picture above (on the right) are on my inspiration board. Oh my gosh! They are so cool.
My bestie was at the Brimfield Auction up North this past summer and found me one sweet deal on this dress form. She's on a great wrought iron rolling base, and I can't wait to doll her up. Yes, that's really her in the picture above on the left. Naked as a jaybird and bless her heart she appears a little man-handled, but when I get done with her I hope she's elegant as those pretty inspiration pics from my motivation board. I plan to start with the bodice, because it just seems right, plus it is sort of the only part I've got figured out so far. I think I'm going to cut butterfly shapes out of my book pages so that I can decoupage them and have some of them 3D like they are beginning to flutter away.
I can't wait to get started. I'll try to upload some pics each month of her journey.
But first, I do feel like she needs a name, do you?
Here's what we know about her.
Born in 1965 to the S.M. Benjamin Model Co.
Dress Size: 12.
Last known address: Brimfield. Massachusetts
1=Drop your suggestions in the comments below.
2=And if you're feeling really creative, give me some ideas on how I can work her into a book!
;)
Thanks for joining me on this little crafting adventure.
February 11, 2025
You are loved! And a little Valentine's gift.
You Are Loved – A Valentine’s Day Reminder
Valentine’s Day often gets wrapped up in images of chocolates, roses, candlelit dinners, and grand romantic gestures. But love is so much bigger than that. It’s in the friendships that make us laugh until we cry, the kindness of a stranger holding the door, the warmth of a handwritten note. It’s in the memories of those we’ve loved and lost, in the dreams we still hold close to our hearts.
If you’re spending this Valentine’s Day alone, I want you to remember—you are valued, cherished, and loved in more ways than you may even realize.
Love isn’t limited to one day or one kind of relationship. It’s woven into everyday moments, into the way you care for yourself, and your friends. In the way you show up for others, and the way your heart carries hope.
So this week, celebrate the love that exists all around you. Yes, 360 degrees around you. Treat yourself with kindness. Be the sunshine in someone else's day. Buy yourself flowers, or sneak a single rose into someone's mailbox who may need that cheerful surprise. If you're alone, give yourself grace and dream a little. Count your blessings and be grateful for the quiet time to reflect and position yourself to fulfill those dreams in your heart.
And if you need a cozy escape, I’d love to share a little FREE story. It'll only take you a few minutes to read. Just a little something specialfrom me to you—my very first published short story, Forever In My Heart. I had no idea when I wrote this for a collection of Valentine's short stories that the man in this story, Derek, would become the hero of Life After Perfect (Book1 of the Boot Creek Novels) published four years later where he finds love again.
Download your free copy of Forever in My Heart here
Wishing you a day filled with love in all its beautiful forms.
You are a special treasure, just as you are.
With love,
Nancy
February 5, 2025
B&N PREORDER 25% OFF DEAL!
Letting you know that Barnes & Noble Premium & Rewards Members are being offered 25% off all online preorders from Wednesday, February 5 – Friday, February 7, including audiobooks and eBooks. Premium Members will receive an additional 10% off their print book preorders and becoming a B&N rewards member is totally free!
That means you can PREORDER To Light The Way Forward and SAVE.
Not only is To Light The Way Forward on SALE...you can preorder all your favorite authors upcoming novels. Here are a few more you might want to order while you're there.
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January 24, 2025
Rate The New Book Cover!
It's a COVER REVEAL.
I'm so excited to share the cover of my April 29, 2025 release.
This is the second novel in the Shell Collector Novels, picking up where The Shell Collector left off. We're headed back to Whelk's Island to catch up with Amanda and Paul, and there is so much going on. Tug and The Wife are ready to host us and introduce you to a few new folks in town.
TO LIGHT THE WAY FORWARD
~scroll down to cast your vote~
Thanks for joining in the fun. Nancy
LIKE PUZZLES? Here's one for you to try online. Click the image below to go to the puzzle.
I've got a new book coming on April 29th
It's the second book in the Shell Collector Novels.
As you know, The Shell Collector is the book of my heart. I'm so excited to be taking you back to Whelk's Island to catch up with Amanda and Paul and see how they are doing, but most importantly, to meet a couple of new folks visiting the small coastal town, and as always, Tug and The Wife are ready to entertain you.
My newsletter comes out this week with the official cover reveal.
If you'd like to work for an early peek. Here's the link to a puzzle.
ENJOY! Can't wait to hear what you think about this cover.
Have fun with the puzzle, and then take a moment to enjoy that scenery and read the back cover copy. Preorder here--> https://amzn.to/4jzwDlh
December 26, 2024
CHRISTMAS IS STILL IN YOUR HEART
...and can be every day! You choose. :)
Isn't it a wonderful feeling?
The extra moments of kindness and high spirits of the season never go out of style.
Here's another favorite coloring page for you.
What's in the snow globe of your heart today?
Download the printable image here!
Hugs and happiness,
Nancy
If you're hungering for a sweet Christmas read to carry you through let me suggest CHRISTMAS JOY - https://amzn.to/407TrRo also a Hallmark movie.
THE CHRISTMAS SHOP - https://amzn.to/4iPMbkm set on the beach. If you loved You've Got Mail, you're going to love this one for sure!
or
CHRISTMAS ANGELS - https://amzn.to/3PfX55r set in the mountains of North Carolina.
HAPPY READING.
