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Actors, Screenwriters, and Authors, Oh My!

This past weekend was a whirlwind! I enjoyed chatting with so many wonderful actors and screenwriters at RomaDrama! And I got to hang out with the fabulous Nancy Naigle and Karen Schaler! Hallmark fans, see any familiar faces in this crew?

Authors Karen Schaler and Nancy Naigle shared the stage with me for an author panel where we talked about our writing process and publishing.

We caught up with actor Jesse Metcalfe between panels. He was on the panel before us.

The great Gregory Harrison was also in a panel before us and was kind enough to stop and take a moment for a photo.

Sound bites and photos of each of us were taken before heading to our author table to meet fans.

We don’t mind sharing space on our aisle with Trevor Donovan. :)

I met some wonderful readers at my author table!

The three amigos: Karen Schaler, myself, and Nancy Naigle!

Actor Ryan Paevey.

Sunday brunch with the wonderful Tyler Hynes!

I chatted movies and singing (him, not me) with actor Wes Brown.

With the great Paul Greene.

Ryan Paevey, the lovely Brittany Bristow, and Paul Greene

Support Libraries and Look Cool

Library lovers and Nashville fans!

I thought I’d share this wonderful T-shirt design offered by Next Chapter Society (NCS), a section of the Nashville Public Library Foundation (NPLF). It’s designed by Nashville author/artist Meera Lee Patel, and printed in East Nashville with Friendly Arctic.

This benefit for the Nashville Public Library is a special way library lovers can give back— every shirt’s profits directly support the excellent programming of the public library, while also supporting a local small business. They have adult, youth, and toddler sizes available.

Get your shirt(s) today and support a great cause by clicking the button below. Sale ends July 30th.

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Hallmark Channel's Christmas in July 2021

The official schedule is out! Hallmark has released its Christmas in July lineup and it’s three pages long, folks! Both my movies are playing! To see the full lineup, click the button below. Merry Christmas! (Too early to say that?)

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Out Today!

I’m absolutely delighted to share the news that my 17th novel, The Beach House is out today in eBook, paperback, and audiobook! I hope you love it!

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An absolutely gorgeous and heartwarming read about finding love where you least expect it, new beginnings, and how family is always with you, no matter where you are. Fans of Susan Mallery, Pamela Kelley, and Mary Alice Monroe will adore this romantic page-turner.

When her gram passes away, Melanie Simpson feels utterly lost. But her grandmother’s will gives her a purpose: an inheritance to buy a crumbling house in Rosemary Bay. They used to visit the village every summer, sit by the sparkling water on a beach the color of pearl, and daydream about turning the place on the corner into a bed and breakfast.

On her first night in her new hometown, Melanie meets local contractor and landowner Josh Claiborne, whose eyes match the dazzling sea. Melanie plans to restore the beach house to its original glory, and Josh is the perfect person to help renovate the wrap-around porch weathered by the coastal breeze and the peeling white paint faded by the sun.

But hiding in a closet is a yellowing stack of letters that could change everything. The looping handwriting reveals the mystery of the rickety house—a buried history that touches everyone in Rosemary Bay. Will its secrets bring Melanie and Josh together or tear them apart?

Readers love The Beach House:

“WOW, I couldn’t love this book any more than I already do! So beautifully written… Amazing!” Goodreads reviewer

“I absolutely loved this book!… The cutest read of the summer!” The Miron Monologues

“WOW what a brilliant book, it had me totally gripped from the beginning and I couldn’t put in down. I devoured this in a couple of sessions and I am now gutted it has finished.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Loved this book!… Spectacular! Can't wait to read more of her work!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Simply wonderful. Such a fantastic tale of love… Had me turning the pages faster and faster. It was heartbreaking… Simply beautiful… It was as if I was sitting with a friend having a cuppa.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Absolutely loved reading this story and all the twists and turns throughout… Had me hooked.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A beautiful heartwarming read… The perfect summer holiday beach read and left me with a warm fuzzy feeling inside… Perfect escapism… I could almost picture the blue skies sun on my back and sandy beaches.” Fiction Café, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“The Beach House will be your favourite read this summer! The only downfall to reading this book is that you’ll get nothing else done until you finish it! It’s a small price to pay for a good story!… Difficult to put down! I was sad when it ended!” Goodreads reviewer

“Oh my stars this book was just what my little heart needed!… I adored it and will recommend it to anyone who will listen :).” @theloopyknot

“Sensational! This author never disappoints… So full of emotion and drama you will want to read this book in one sitting. This book is worth more than five stars.’ @romance.movies.and.books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“This book really touched my heart and I was so engrossed that I couldn’t put it down until I read the last page. And even today, I find myself thinking about this story… Tugged at my soul.” StarAngels Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Goodreads Giveaway!

Harpeth Road Press is giving away one SIGNED copy of my novel The Memory Keeper over on Goodreads! To enter (and find out all about it), click the button below!

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Sale Alert!

I’m delighted to announce that TWO of my ebooks are on $0.99 promo right now! Get them quickly! 👇🏻

The Memory Keeper Summer by the Sea

Giveaway Time!

Friends, I’ve teamed up with some incredible authors to bring you this beachy giveaway! One lucky reader will win ALL FIVE sweet summer reads—autographed by the authors: Denise Hunter, Nancy Naigle, Annie Rains, Author, RaeAnne Thayne, and yours truly!

Hurry—contest ends April 30! US addresses only please.

ENTER HERE: https://www.writerspace.com/denise-hunter-raeanne-thayne.../

SUMMER AT FIREFLY BEACH by Jenny Hale

Will Hallie complete her bucket list and change her life or will the secret she's been keeping destroy her new beginning—and the chance to fall in love?

BOOKSHOP BY THE SEA by Denise Hunter

Following a destination wedding, a hurricane strands the maid of honor with the best man, who broke her heart years ago.

THE SHELL COLLECTOR by Nancy Naigle

On Whelk’s Island, mysterious inscribed shells are bringing peace and love to those who need them most, including a widowed mother and heartbroken veteran.

THE SUMMER COTTAGE by Annie Rains

Falling for the guy next door could complicate Trisha's fresh start in Somerset Lake, or could it be the second chance she was looking for all along?

THE PATH TO SUNSHINE COVE by RaeAnne Thayne

When a job assignment sends Jess Clayton back to Cape Sanctuary, she must decide whether to continue running from her painful past or stay put and make room for the love and joy that waits for her there.

Good luck!

New Story "Coming Home"

I’ve written a new story! But it isn’t a book… Here’s the scoop:

Before Covid hit, I had the pleasure of meeting the uber-talented songwriter Will Robinson, who has written number one hits for stars like Alabama, Reba McEntire, and John Michael Montgomery, to name a few. Being a music lover, when he mentioned he had a project he’d like to chat about, I was incredibly curious. With the pandemic, getting together was difficult, but the minute we could safely meet for coffee, I got a glimpse into this new endeavor, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to have a small part in it.

 After a long chat, I got to take a peek into the offices of Old Bank Media Group, the hub of the brand-new concept PodPlays, a free storytelling app that combines great stories and epic songs. The stories fit within an hour and each one includes multiple character voices, sound effects, and original music. I got to hear samples that were absolutely wonderful, and was asked if I would write a script-style PodPlay to be produced by them. Thrilled with the invitation, I got to work, and the result was “Coming Home,” a story about the uncertainty of where life can take us, and the comfort that can be found in those who know us best.

“Coming Home” will be released on the PodPlays app on Apple Podcasts in the coming months. So far, I’ve been able to listen to the ending song, one of four songs that will be included in my PodPlay. The songs for “Coming Home” were written and produced by Will Robinson and another talented songwriter Cory Batten (who’s written number one songs for folks like Blake Shelton and Chris Young), along with other hit songwriters. 

I’m absolutely giddy to share this news, and I’ll keep you posted on all the happenings! In the meantime, run over to Apple Podcasts and search for PodPlays or click the button below to hear the stories that are up now. You won’t be disappointed! 

Go to PodPlays

The Beach House

I’m delighted to announce that my upcoming release is available for preorder in eBook! The paperback and audiobook versions will be available June 9th!

Amazon: http://geni.us/B09169WS24cover

Apple: http://ow.ly/WlVQ50EaUuo

Kobo: http://ow.ly/j9g950EaUnw

Google: http://ow.ly/Mwhr50EaUy6

“Oh, my goodness,” she whispered. At the bottom of the box was a stack of letters. Tied with a ribbon, the pages were faded with age. “These are all addressed from here,” she said, “but they’ve never been sent.”

When her gram passes away, Melanie Simpson feels utterly lost. She has no idea what to do with her life after she has devoted years to looking after her beloved grandmother.

But Gram’s will may hold the answer, instructing Melanie to use her inheritance to buy a crumbling house in their favorite beachside town. They used to visit the village every summer, sit by the sparkling gulf on a beach the color of a fresh pearl, and daydream about turning the place on the corner into a bed and breakfast.

Fulfilling her grandmother’s legacy, Melanie decides to restore the beach house to its original glory. She sets out on renovations of the wrap-around porch weathered by the coastal breeze, and the peeling white paint faded by the sun.

When Melanie runs into local contractor, Josh Claiborne, whose eyes match the dazzling sea, she jumps at the chance to ask him for help. But that’s the last thing he wants. He’s off to New York soon, leaving his troubled past behind. Over a game of darts Melanie gets her wish, even if Josh isn’t happy about it.

As they work together, Melanie tries to ignore their undeniable chemistry and how Josh’s rare smiles take her breath away––because soon they’ll be thousands of miles apart. But hiding in a closet is a yellowing stack of letters that could change everything. The looping handwriting reveals the mystery of the rickety house––a buried history that touches everyone in town. Will its secrets bring Melanie and Josh together or tear them apart?

An absolutely gorgeous and heartwarming read about never-ending love, new beginnings, and how family is always with you, no matter where you are. Fans of Pamela Kelley, Mary Alice Monroe, and Debbie Macomber will adore this romantic page-turner.

The Audiobook is Here!

Calling all Audible fans! THE MEMORY KEEPER is now available in audiobook! Grab your copy here: https://geni.us/TMKAudiobook or click the button below!

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