Message in the Skye

     The sequel to The Pictorial Adventure is now available on Kindle and Smashwords.com.  It will be available on Nook, iBooks and other e-readers within the next few days and I will keep you posted.  Hope you enjoy Kiska's second adventure.....Let me know!.  I always love to hear from you.

Reading an ebook

     Did you know that you don't need a Kindle or a Nook to read an ebook?  A free Kindle App can be downloaded onto a PC or a Mac and you are ready to order any books you want through your Amazon account.  It is very simple.  It certainly is a great thing to have in this cold weather.  One click of your finger and you have access to any books you want to read without going out in the cold to shop for a book.  I love ebooks!

Message in the Skye -----coming in March

       Message in the Skye,  Kiska's next adventure is almost finished.  I am in the final stages of editing it.  Hopefully it will be available by March.  In this sequel Kiska develops deeper relationships with many of the people you were introduced to in the first book as she searches for more information about her mother.  When she unexpectedly discovers secrets from her mother's past, she is once again in grave danger.  I hope you will join me in another roller coaster ride through Scotland to one of the most beautiful islands in the country.

Family Literacy Month in November

     As part of Family Literacy Month in November local authors were asked by Dr. Darlene Rittel, Chair, ACEA-R  Family Literacy project, to read to the preschoolers at the Freedman Parenting Center.  As a former teacher I was more than happy to read to the children.  But I had never been to this particular school and had no idea what to expect.  What an amazing experience it was!  I was totally impressed with the outstanding staff who welcomed me with open arms and a group of kids that were so sweet and wonderful!  I am not sure who gained more from the experience.  When I left I felt like it had been a priviledge to have been there.  I can not thank them enough for asking me to take part in such a great program and for introducing me to some wonderful people!  I had such a great time.  Take my advice, if you are ever asked to read to a group of kids, do it.  It will warm your heart!  It was one more thing to be thankful for in this wonderful holiday season.

A Thankful Day!

     This Thanksgiving I have many things to be thankful about!  Friends and family like you are the best!  I truly appreciate your support and encouragement.  This week I have an extra special thing to be thankful for too.  I just finished the rough draft of my next book.  It is a second adventure for Kiska and one I hope you will enjoy just as much.  It is called Message in the Skye
Hopefully it will be out by March.  I will keep you posted.

Aiken Standard e-reader article

     This week a reporter for the Aiken Standard newspaper called me to discuss e-readers and self-publishing.  As an author I always enjoy talking about books and reading; so it was exciting to have someone interested.  But, when the reporter called I had to literally drag myself back to reality to answer her questions.  You see, when the phone rang I was totally zoned out and writing a suspenseful  murder for my next book.  And, as my husband will be quick to tell you, when I am writing I am completely focused in another world.  Fortunately I made it back to reality, but I had to laugh at myself for being so involved with the book.  Needless to say Kiska is having another wild adventure in Scotland.  I will keep you posted with more details soon.

Currently Writing

     My original intent was to make The Pictorial Adventure a one time book, but during the process I fell in love with the characters.  Currently I am hard at work writing Kiska's second adventure.  This time she will have a totally different kind of adventure and her journey is both physical and emotional.  All the old characters are back, but there are some new ones that will surprise and delight you.
     Scotland is truly an amazing country.  There are so many beautiful places in the highlands and the next adventure will take you to one of the most unique and mystical places you will ever find.  At the moment the book is about a third of the way finished, but hang on it is coming.  Trust me it will be another roller-coaster ride for Kiska.