Happy February, readers! What’s in this Edition: Writing Update – Help name Astonished‘s Ladies League Upcoming Events – Where to find me in 2026 Recent Reads I Recommend – My favorite reads from last month. A Little Non-Bookish Delight – A Faithful Subscription Box Help Name Astonished‘s Ladies League Astonished is progressing well with completedContinue reading “Your Ideas Needed! Name Astonished’s Ladies League”
Author Archives: Kelsey Gietl
Behind Purple Mask Publishing: 2025 Highlights
Welcome back to the Extra Edition newsletter! I’m excited to bring you bonus content each month with a special inside look at my novels and the history behind them. What’s in this Edition: 2025 Indie Author Insights – Inside Purple Mask Publishing’s Annual Report Stars in the Storm makes the 2025 Historical Fiction List It’sContinue reading “Behind Purple Mask Publishing: 2025 Highlights”
An Open Book – January’s Best Catholic Reads from a Catholic Author
Welcome to January’s #OpenBook. I’m joining up with host Carolyn Astfalk on CatholicMom.com to share my favorite recent reads by Catholic authors. Have you read any of the books below? Let me know what you thought! (Note: I receive no compensation for recommending these books.) Love by Design by Maddie Evans is the third in the CraftedContinue reading “An Open Book – January’s Best Catholic Reads from a Catholic Author”
The Results Are in! Reader Feedback and Author Insights
Happy January, readers! I hope you had a blessed Christmas! What’s in this Edition: Meet the Author – Get to know Kelsey Gietl The Results are In! – Learn how you’re making my books better Writing Update – The latest on Astonished Recent Reads I Recommend – My favorite reads from last month. A LittleContinue reading “The Results Are in! Reader Feedback and Author Insights”
Top Must-Read Books of 2025
2025 was a great year for reading! I finished 77 books with many wonderful 4 and 5 star selections. As the year comes to a close, here are my Top 10 recommended reads, listed first by genre, then by author’s last name. Have you read any of these? Which books should I add to myContinue reading “Top Must-Read Books of 2025”
