7-7-2025 Newsletter
Fourth of July!
I hope all of you have had a lovely holiday weekend! We had a barbeque. It was so hot outdoors. My husband reprimanded that we should have started earlier in the day. The reason why we didn’t start during his suggested time was because I was yakking on the phone! After we cooked the food and ate, we offered a variety of ice cream for dessert. We spent the rest of the day relaxing and socializing indoors. We also watched The Twilight Zone marathon on the Sci-Fi Channel!
How was your Fourth of July? I’d love to hear about it!
Fourth of July Food!
Our Barbeque Setup!
Assorted Ice Cream for Dessert! I forgot to include the vanilla ice cream in the pic!
The Blacksmith
I’m still working on The Blacksmith’s Bride! The Blacksmith’s Bride is a historical novel that takes place a few years after the Civil War. It’s a story about Benjamin, a blacksmith who relocates to Philadelphia with his twelve-year-old-daughter. He’s a widower and he’s anxious to start a new and better life due to a heartbreaking tragic event. As mentioned in previous newsletters, Benjamin is of African American and Caucasian ancestry. In my novel, I often mention his blue eyes. When I write my novels, I try to picture the characters. I imagine that Benjamin looks similar to this – only with historical clothing and shorter hair!
The Blacksmith’s Bride is also about Francine, a former socialite who is now impoverished. You first meet Francine in The Baker’s Bride – she’s the villain in that story. She redeems herself in The Blacksmith’s Bride. If you’ve not yet read The Baker’s Bride, I highly recommend that you do so!
Morning Walk
I often run into geese during my daily walk. Here’s a pic of me beside some of those birds from this morning’s trek!
Trouble Still on the Homefront!
We’re still dealing with trouble on the home front! The insurance company has finally returned our calls! We’re still ironing out details with the construction and insurance companies! Construction company is supposed to reach out to me TODAY – July 7th – to arrange a time to fix my walls! It was terrible having guests over the holiday weekend with unfinished walls in my house!
Summer is Here!
Want a nice emotional treat during the summer? Check out my Candy Beach Series! These are heartwarming delicious novels and novellas that you can read all summer! All are beach themed! Perfect for reading during your summer vacation!
Want an extra treat? Check out my Christmas Holiday Romance Book Bundle ! Continental US only! These are paperback books that make great gifts for yourself and your friends and family!
‘m sure you’ll enjoy these wonderful stories as much as I enjoyed writing them!
Do you have any cool summer plans? If so, I’d love to hear about them!
The Blacksmith’s Bride
As stated previously, I’m still writing The Blacksmith’s Bride – a historical novel set a few years after the Civil War. The Blacksmith’s Bride is the third book in the Romance Bride Series.
I’m enjoying writing The Blacksmith’s Bride as each character goes through an emotional journey of change and faith. Pre-order a copy for yourself and a friend!
Thanks to all of you for your wonderful compliments about Butterscotch Bliss. Currently, the eBook version is only available for those joining my email list. The paperback version is on Amazon and Barnes and Noble . If you feel inclined – please leave a review – only if you enjoyed the book!
Writing Services
As a reminder, I offer writing-related services. I work with writers who may need help with their fiction. Interested in working with me? Details here.
Events
I have a few events in the works, but they have not been finalized! I will update you when things are set!
Our Country!
Remember to keep our country in prayer as all/some of these changes take place! At times, our country does not run smoothly! Also, remember to pray for all that are suffering in our nation! Be sure to check on your friends and loved ones to be sure they are okay!
