HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Happy 2014, Everyone!
While I was speaking with a book club today, I shared my writing journey. I told them about beginning my first book during a lunch break when I was teaching school…all the way back in 1998! It’s hard to believe that was 16 years ago. Time really does fly by! ;-)
My kids and Rudy-the-dog have been home, so my writing time has been a little limited. When that happens, I always concentrate on my deadlines! But now that Rudy and my son are currently driving to Alabama, I’m ready to spend just a little bit more time on my computer!
This year is sure to be an exciting one for me. I’ll have 6 books out! Below is the schedule of releases and a bit about each book. Thank you to all of you for your support and enthusiasm! I am truly blessed by you.
February 4: The Return To Sugarcreek Series Begins! HOPEFUL will be released. The heroine is Miriam Zehr, the hero is Junior Beiler. Miriam’s always loved Junior and when he stops by her house, she’s sure he’s finally noticed her. Then, of course, she discovers he’s there for a far different reason….
February 25: REDEMPTION will be published! *REDEMPTION is an e-book! It’s an Amish historical set at the end of the Civil War. (It’s also available at a great price, $2.99!)
May: THANKFUL, Book #2 of the Return To Sugarcreek Series, hits the shelves. For Christina and Aden, one incident that happened 10 years ago changed their lives. Now, it’s time for them to come to terms with it.
July: SECRETS OF SLOAN HOUSE, a White City Mystery. YAY!!! This is my historical romance/mystery set during the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. It’s kind of a cross between an Agatha Christie-style mystery and Downton Abbey. It’s a stand-alone novel, and right around 400 pages. I’m excited about it!
August: JOYFUL, Book #3 of the Return to Sugarcreek Series. Randall Beiler needs Elizabeth’s help, just for a little while. It’s too bad he broke her heart and she wants nothing to do with him.
October: SNOWFALL, A Days of Redmption Christmas Novella. Lovina Keim plays matchmaker with Ruth, Daybreak’s Retirement Home’s newest employee and Martin, a struggling widower with 6 unruly children. Trouble ensues! Think Mary Poppins mixed with Sound of Music among the Amish.
Is there one book that sounds particularly interesting to you? I’d love to know your choice!
Blessings,
Shelley
