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CHRISTMAS IN BRIARWOOD is Coming

Are you ready to spend another Christmas in Briarwood?

The newest Montana Gallagher/Tales from Briarwood installment will be here in less than two weeks!

It's now up for preorder, which means you can click now and the story will then magically (with the help of a little tech) appear on your Kindle the day of release.

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Christmas in Briarwood

During a season of hope and healing, two souls find an unexpected gift in love.

Set against the backdrop of the Hawk's Peak Ranch and the ...

Love Sweet Christmas Stories? Limited-Time Special Discount

Most of you probably don't know that I have written a few contemporary books under another name. While my historical writing gets most of my attention, every now and then I like to escape into another genre.

This sweet, second-chance romance collection is great for a holiday escape (or any time of the year). If you enjoy contemporary romance, I hope you'll give them a try.

Christmas in the Rockies

Three heartwarming stories. One romantic Christmas escape.

Can six willing hearts find a second...

Letter From Hawk's Peak - September 15, 1885

A collection of letters has been unearthed from the historic Hawk's Peak ranch by the descendants of Ethan and Brenna Gallagher, though it is uncertain when the letters sent to Scotland were returned to Montana. These letters give us greater insight into the lives of all the Gallaghers during the 1880s. For preservation purposes, the letters have been transcribed from their original form.

If you have not yet been acquainted with the Gallagher family and Briarwood, some letters may contain what ...

Letter From Hawk's Peak - August 25, 1885

A collection of letters has been unearthed from the historic Hawk's Peak ranch by the descendants of Ethan and Brenna Gallagher, though it is uncertain when the letters sent to Scotland were returned to Montana. These letters give us greater insight into the lives of all the Gallaghers during the 1880s. For preservation purposes, the letters have been transcribed from their original form.

If you have not yet been acquainted with the Gallagher family and Briarwood, some letters may contain what ...

McKenzie Sisters and Funnel Cakes

My earliest memories of funnel cakes go back to Knot's Berry Farm, my favorite theme park to visit as a child, but the funnel cakes I remember best are those from the Rocky Mountain Funnel Cake Factory in Silverton, Colorado.

These super easy-to-make cakes are a thinner version from what I used to get, which is great because I can justify enjoying one by saying there are fewer calories . . . okay, we'll pretend. Funnel cakes take me back to childhood days of riding the train to Silverton and ex...

October Morning in Glacier

The arrival of October means my favorite time to visit Glacier Park, and while any time of day is beautiful, sunrise is especially so. With a new day comes new opportunities.

“Tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes in it yet.”—L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

Anyone who has read the beloved book or seen the wonderful movie adaptation, is familiar with the "Tomorrow is always fresh . . ." quote. Previous days and mistakes can't be erased, but there is great joy and hope knowing that ther...

First Lines and Getting to Know the Characters

The first lines of a book are tricky because they set the mood of everything to follow. With some books, the first line is set before I write anything else. For others, I make a dozen tweaks until I'm satisfied. Most of my books begin with one of the main characters in action, or with something to do with the setting or weather, like in the first paragraph of Christmas in Briarwood. It is also a representation for what is happening inside of Rachel, which sets the tone for every choice she'll ma...

Horses, Whitcomb Springs, and Raspberry Coffee Cake

Saturday morning started with a lazy lie-in, but a late stroll meant the horses at a nearby lodge might be in the pasture. Sure enough, on the return walk, they were let loose. For the first several minutes (no camera) their hooves pounded the earth as they ran back and forth, no doubt enjoying the freedom of a morning gallop. By the time I got my camera and returned, breakfast had taken priority over putting on another show for me.

I can watch horses for hours.

Do you have a favorite horse bree...

Crooked Creek and Lemon Cake

Except for early-morning bread baking, summer heat kept me from the kitchen for several weeks. While it was nice to take a break, it was even nicer to try out a couple of new recipes recently.

This is a rich, zesty, and fluffy lemon cake. The recipe is for a layer cake, but I made cakelettes instead. They were messy to frost, and a reminder that one should keep one's kitchen skills honed.

The consistency is perfect, the lemony goodness just right, and the first bite mouthwatering. Beware, ther...

Hopes & Dreams in Whitcomb Springs

It's been a few years since I wrote a Whitcomb Springs story. It's one of those series I cherish, but gets an installment only when I have time between other projects, or when I feel a strong need to visit the beautiful mountain town and its people.

This new collection includes a brand new novelette, "Whisper Ridge," along with three previous tales.

If you're new to Whitcomb Springs, you'll have some catching up to do! There are now ten short works in the series, and each one makes me want t...