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FINDING ME by Jacquie Biggar #newadult #fiction #familydrama

Ciao, amici! I’m a long-time fan of Jacquie Biggar’s work. She’s a rare talent whose stories are a joy to read. (I can say that, having read most of her catalogue and enjoyed all of it.) In autumn 2022, she departed from her usual genre to write a family drama. As that’s one of my … Continue reading FINDING ME by Jacquie Biggar #newadult #fiction #familydrama

THE KEEPING PLACE by Mae Clair (@maeclair1) #newrelease #fiction #crimefiction #familydrama

Ciao, amici! I’ve been waiting almost a year to post this, and I can’t tell you how tickled I am to FINALLY get to do so. You know I love hosting writers, and I hope you also know how important my family and friends are to me. Today is a real pleasure because I get … Continue reading THE KEEPING PLACE by Mae Clair (@maeclair1) #newrelease #fiction #crimefiction #familydrama

Granddad and Dickens: My Challenge to You

Ciao, amici! It’s been a while (at least for those of you who don’t subscribe to my newsletter), and i wanted to touch base and see how you are. I’ve missed chatting. How about you use the comments below to catch me up on what you’ve been doing? But that’s not the only thing I … Continue reading Granddad and Dickens: My Challenge to You

The Soul Whisperer’s Decision: A New Release by Gwen M. Plano

Ciao, amici! Today I’m pleased to share Gwen M. Plano’s latest release: The Soul Whisperer’s Decision. Gwen is a dear friend and exceptional writer whose words never fail to tug at my heartstrings. That said, you can imagine my enthusiasm to share any of her works with you. This one, however, spoke to so many … Continue reading The Soul Whisperer’s Decision: A New Release by Gwen M. Plano

The Harbor Pointe Series

Ciao, amici. This is just a quick post to do three things: 1. Celebrate the Harbor Point Series. The Harbor Pointe Inn has loomed on California’s cliffs for generations of Hawthornes. For some, it’s been a blessing. For others, a curse. Travel through two centuries of stories to discover the old inn’s secrets. All books … Continue reading The Harbor Pointe Series

New Release: Harbor Pointe 8, THE ROOM AT THE END by Harmony Kent

Ciao, amici. Installment 8 of the Harbor Pointe series is now live! The Harbor Pointe Inn has loomed on California’s cliffs for generations of Hawthornes. For some, it’s been a blessing. For others, a curse. Travel through two centuries of stories to discover the old inn’s secrets. When guilt-ridden Mia checks in to a suicide … Continue reading New Release: Harbor Pointe 8, THE ROOM AT THE END by Harmony Kent

Excited About This New Endeavor

Ciao, amici! Happy New Year! In my last post of December, I mentioned an upcoming post about a dream come true. Now’s the time to tell you all about it. Depending on where you landed first today, this may not be news to you. But whether I’m the first to share the secret or the … Continue reading Excited About This New Endeavor

New Release: Harbor Pointe 7, A DEATH AT THE INN by Joan Hall

Ciao, amici. Installment 7 of the Harbor Pointe series is now live! The Harbor Pointe Inn has loomed on California’s cliffs for generations of Hawthornes. For some, it’s been a blessing. For others, a curse. Travel through two centuries of stories to discover the old inn’s secrets. Suicide, accident, or murder? After an argument with … Continue reading New Release: Harbor Pointe 7, A DEATH AT THE INN by Joan Hall

Christmas Wishes and New Year’s Dreams

Ciao, amici! What a year it’s been. My family suffered a lot of losses, and at times it was hard to count my blessings. Coming off my grandmother’s passing in December, I’d hoped to turn the corner in 2023, but it was the beginning of several agonizing goodbyes that began in January with my mother. … Continue reading Christmas Wishes and New Year’s Dreams

Give the Gift of Reading

Ciao, amici! It’s that time of year… 🎶 The unflagging energy of Sally Cronin is in full display. She’s in the middle of hosting her Christmas Book Fair and kindly featured me yesterday. (You remember… Virtual Cookie Exchange Day.) As my blog was already full of sweet treats for you, we decided I should wait … Continue reading Give the Gift of Reading