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A Wolf in Wolf's Clothing, Book 3 of the Sisters of Colford Hall

Not even the ancient stone walls of her family’s English estate can protect the third Montgomerie sister from her magical destiny —or from the wolfish charms of Trevelyn Mershan, who has come to share it.
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So very excited about new covers for Dragons of Challon #3 and #4

(big thank you to cover artist Jon Paul Ferrara for One Snowy Knight
and cover model John de Salvo)

Relaxing lunch at Keeper's

me trying to keep a straight face despite Candy going "Smile....smile..." lol


Dopey smile version....mwhahaha


Candy trying to appear innocent...lol

Keeper's Flatbread chicken....YUM!!


my delicious butterfly shrimp dinner

It was another simply gorgeous day to keep back on the Scuttlebutt Deck and enjoy!
3350 Lake Jericho RdSmithfield, Kentucky

Today at the Kentucky State Fair

Me at the Kentucky State Fair today -- It was a GORGEOUS day for the fair.  We went before lunch so traffic was easy.  New parking for the fair really helped.  It was a fun day all around!

Candy in her shirt of many colors!
The day was BEAUTIFUL.
Outside on the fair grounds.




Candy's entries on display






Some of the other entries I liked

A crochet winner.

Sadly, this beautiful quilt -- Game of Thrones -- didn't win.  It was amazing!

Some of the beautiful cakes








This handmade rocking how was GORGEOUS -- sadly, it only got third place.





Candy got to see Tobacco up close -- showed the various stages of curing and even a  live plant




The weather was so beautiful, and it was a really happy day!

New cover for One Snowy Knight

Cover artist -- Jon Paul Ferrara - Jon Paul Studios. Cover model - John de Salvo
People close to me know I am cover mad.  I have been very fortunate that my first covers were so good from Kensington and Dorchester.  However, when Prairie Rose Publications relaunched the Dragons of Challon series I wanted the series to have covers that really fit.  I have been so thrilled how the series is turning out, with the expanded original stories and new series branding covers.
Before my first contract I had high hopes -- I wanted a couple models and one specific cover artist.  Nathan Kamp and John de Salvo were the models.  I was lucky to have Kamp on the first cover of One Snowy Knight, and had him again for the Brazilian translation cover. 
The cover artist I always hoped for was Jon Paul.   Last year when I was contemplating the new direction for the series, I saw Jon Paul posting several of his covers on Facebook.  I have always admired how he truly captures Romance.  One day I saw a cover with a knight in the snow, and though, "Oh, how perfect for One Snowy Knight!"  We have been friends on Facebook for years, and I have followed his artistry for 17 years on the internet, and before.  So, I took the chance and emailed him and asked the status of the cover.  I figured I would get a thanks, but sorry.  Imagine my joy when he said the cover was mine.  All the necessary permissions from John de Salve were just completed -- on my birthday.  So I am over the moon to have my wish come true on my birthday!

Behold by new cover for One Snowy Knight -- cover artist Jon Paul Ferrara with John de Salvo as model.  Sometimes, it just doesn't get any better than this!!

So thank you to John and Jon Paul for making my dream come true!!

Happy Birthday - part 2

Me enjoying birthday lunch
What a gorgeously perfect day to celebrate my birthday.  The weather couldn't be more perfect.

Candy - Pretty in Pink

Candy made me this cool hat for a present

Went into the city and came back the scenic route ---stopped to lunch along Harrods Creek.





The ducks came up to share lunch with us.

A good time was had by all!

Celebrating birthday (part 1) at Outback Steakhouse

Not too bad for an old broad...lol

Candy looking good as we wait for steak, salad and cheesecake.  Outback provided the Cheesecake free because it was my birthday!
She made me a Woodstock to go with all my Snoopys.

It was a good day, though a bit rainy!  And I had good news when I came home.

Marriage Made in Hell - the first story in the Knights of Hellborne series

Announcing -- I just signed the contract for my novella
Marriage Made in Hell
the first story in the Hell Knights: Knights of Hellborne series
Which will be released in November 2017 in
One Yuletide Knight
from Prairie Rose Publications

Very successful and wonderful book signing at Keepers

me having lunch before the book signing at Keepers
3350 Lake Jericho Rd
Smithfield, Kentucky, KY 40068

I wish to thank Pamela Foree and her husband for inviting me to come have the signing.  I was amazing by all the books I sold, so it was one of the best signings I have ever done.

Plus you get to sit on the Scuttlebutt Deck and enjoy the beautiful summer day.  Doesn't get any better than this.



Two shots by Pamela Foree of me while I am setting up



Candy have a good time

They had a notice on the marque announcing the book signing.

In the main lobby, the had my banner placed
and on the table were postcards and bookmarks.  Everyone kept taking them, so good PR

starting to set up the books for signing.  I nearly ran out!!

Before the place filled up.. It was busy for the opening weekend of the country fair.
Hubby is miffed.  I was supposed to bring him back carryout of a seafood platter and forgot...lol

I sold LOTS of books, and enjoy the beautiful setting.  Again, I thank the owners of Keepers for inviting me to come.