When the hero plays guitar…

What do you get when you pair two music-lovers in a romance and the hero plays guitar? Well, you end up with places where music is played and at least a small playlist of songs – each of which was researched and listened to in the creation of the story.  The songs below were not… Continue reading When the hero plays guitar…

Fred and Esther’s Story is Here!

Hi. I’m just popping in with a quick message today to let you know that Fred and Esther’s story (Don’t Tell My Best Friend I Love Her) is now available everywhere! That means you can get this friend to more romance at your favourite eBook retailer, request it at your library, read it with your… Continue reading Fred and Esther’s Story is Here!

There’s a bit of Hatfield Falls in the Tearoom today

because I’ve got a new book coming soon! (and a limited time freebie) Today, I want to share a link to the Sigh-worthy Romance Tearoom with you. If you don’t know what the Sigh-worthy Romance Tearoom is, it is a Substack hosted newsletter/blog that I and two of my writing friends run. It consists mainly… Continue reading There’s a bit of Hatfield Falls in the Tearoom today

Get excited: The end is near! (and a Kobo Promo)

an author and her books update November 10, 2025 It’s November, and the Cozy Season is upon us! (The Cozy Season in my life begins when the clocks roll back an hour as they did a week ago Sunday.) Time to snuggle up with a story and a warm beverage while a fire crackles on… Continue reading Get excited: The end is near! (and a Kobo Promo)

Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens

Today, I’m doing some summer dreaming as the sun glistens off the snow and the heat pump hums as it battles to keep the house warm against the decidedly frigid outdoor temperatures. It’s February in Nova Scotia. The time of year when cold temps, snow, winter storms (we have a warning about one of those… Continue reading Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens

The Hatfield Fall Christian Church Layout

We’ve been to church a few times in this series already, and I expect we’ll be going back many times. That’s why I thought it would be good to do a quick sketch of how I picture the church in Hatfield Falls to be laid out. BTW, do you say foy-yay or foy-yer for “foyer”?… Continue reading The Hatfield Fall Christian Church Layout

The Hatfield Falls Library Layout

Edmund Bennet wrapped his hand firmly around the door handle, then, drawing in a deep breath and holding it to tamp down the touch of anxiety fluttering along his nerves, he slowly and silently pulled open the door that separated the back rooms of the library from the public areas. He had always been good… Continue reading The Hatfield Falls Library Layout