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July 8, 2020
William Johnson Crawford
THIS is SO SO COOL!!!! It’s like a secret code that high schoolers can’t read any more! These are the actual 1700s records from the escape and tracking down of William Johnson Crawford, the “hero” of my upcoming novel series. Plus some of his cohorts. They escaped from the Newgate Copper Mines Prison back in
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July 7, 2020
Becoming Whole – Sweet Medieval Romance
It’s live! It’s live! Becoming Whole, my sweetly romantic tale of medieval revenge, is now available on Kindle! Sabine’s beloved five brothers have been brutally starved to death by cruel King John. Sabine vows to do whatever it takes to bring their accuser to justice. Grab your copy today, and share the news!
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Colonial American Romantic Suspense
Yes, another 7am morning because I was so enjoying working on my 1773 Connecticut Colonial America story. I grew up in Connecticut and adore its landscapes. I love history, too, and this is one of my favorite time periods. It’s a perfect melding of my interests. You guys are waking up as I head to
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July 6, 2020
Monday Writing Workshop
Yup it’s my weekly Monday Zoom writing workshop at 7pm EST! Coming up in a half hour. We cover writing, publishing, marketing, drawing in authentic positive reviews, and much, much more. Let me know if you’re interested in joining us! What are you guys up to this fine evening?
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1773 Newgate Prison Story
Working on my 1773 Newgate Prison story; I’ve been up until 7am writing it. Upside – I’m really enjoying writing it. I love this time period. Downside – turns out there are records documenting the horse thief I’m writing about, but they’re trapped in the Connecticut State Library. So that says that William Johnson Crawford
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July 5, 2020
16th Medieval Novel
Success! My 16th medieval novel is now loading live onto Amazon! I’ll let you know when it’s available. I try to release one every 12 months, and it’s been 18 months since the last one, so I know you’ve been waiting patiently for me :). Thank you everyone for your help and encouragement! What have
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Medieval Romance Novel
Hurrah! Hurrah! All my rewatching of Robin Hoods has paid off. My 16th medieval romance novel is now ready to go live! I just finished up the final read-though. I’m heading to sleep. When I wake up again I’ll be posting it onto Amazon! Thank you all for your support and encouragement! What are you
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July 3, 2020
The Counterfeit Lighthouse
Hurrah! I just found a narrator for my story set in Korea, featuring a Navajo heroine. So happy! I also finished writing a novella set in the colonial copper mines. Progress is being made! How are you doing this fine Friday evening?
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Pen Names and Audio Books
Many authors write under pen names for a variety of reasons. It makes sense, if your book is published under a pen name, that you’ll want your audiobook to be published under that same pen name. First, let’s be clear. A pen name CAN file for a copyright. That is fine. Many authors do that.
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July 2, 2020
Cinderella Narrator
Hurrah! I’ve found a narrator for my Cinderella / Snow White / etc. series! She’ll be starting up soon. I’m so happy! Guess that means I have to get going on the Sleeping Beauty tale. I’ve spent all day writing about copper mines though :). What are you up to today?
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