In The Mail

I received the loveliest note yesterday from someone who recently read The Christmas Bargain. It was such a pleasant surprise to find such kind words in my mailbox! I can't tell you how much one little note lifted my spirits. It always feels so good to hear someone's read and enjoyed something I've written.

And this book has a particularly close spot in my heart. I wrote it during a very special time. It released when we truly needed something good to happen to us. It's just one book that really means a great deal to me, so knowing it's brought pleasure to someone else makes me smile.

So, that's my good news for the day. What about you? What's going on with you today?

Wishing you a peaceful day!


Iris Newgate’s grandfather left behind many things when he died, not the least of which is a condition in his will that states unless Iris finds someone to marry by Christmas day, she will be forced to take as her husband the most dastardly rake in London.

Lord James Whitman is well aware of what others say about him. He has heard his name whispered behind closed doors and learned of his character being maligned without cause. But after his unearned reputation causes Iris to decline his marriage proposal, he is determined to show her the truth and win her love!

Without her grandfather’s guidance, Iris must decide whether to trust the London gossips or the tune of her own heart. Could she possibly love a man who is as horrid as some say he is? Or should she trust her instincts and what the duke tells her to be true?

All Iris knows for sure is that Christmas day grows closer with each passing minute!

Release Day!

Color me happy. Today the large print edition of my latest novel, A Christmas Bargain, releases! I wrote this book during a peaceful time in my life so it's got a special place in my heart.

Seeing it in large print, and knowing it will reach a bigger audience because it's more user-friendly to those with sight problems really makes me smile. It is really just a good thing, and I'm happy this morning.

It's available here. I can't help myself--I think I'll go and look at it again...

Wishing you a peaceful day!

Happy News

Exciting news!

My Avalon Regency romance, The Christmas Bargain, is going to be released in large print by Thorndike Press. They're the world's leading publisher of large print books.

The large print volume has a different cover. I saw it for the first time yesterday. Honestly, I'm really thrilled by this turn of events. What a great surprise!

The link is here if you want to take a peek. So nice to get happy news.

Wishing you a peaceful day.

The Christmas Bargain

The cover for my October release with Avalon Books. Isn't it pretty?

Release News!

Yesterday afternoon I got a call from my editor at Avalon Books. It's official. The Christmas Bargain releases in October 2010!

I had a hard time not screaming in her ear.

So, good news in a crazy week. We can all use some of that now and again, don't you think? Ah, I meant the good news, not the crazy week...but you probably already figured that out.

I've got to dash. Tell me, have you gotten any good news lately? I sure hope you have. Me? I'm still grinning from ear to ear!

Have a nice day!

Good News!

I am pleased to announce that my Regency romance The Christmas Bargain has been sold to Avalon Books! It will release later this year and I couldn’t be happier about it!


I have long been an avid reader of Avalon romances. I love the way their character-driven stories are wholesome enough for teens as well as grannies. It thrills me to know that my book will take its place beside others I’ve read and enjoyed. I’m completely jazzed to know that The Christmas Bargain will hit not only bookstore shelves but library shelves, as well. I don’t recall one day of my life when I didn’t love the library, so knowing my book will end up in libraries makes my heart sing.


So, good news to begin the new year!