Happy Tuesday, readers! The day is here! Dusk Shall Weep, the second book in the Larksong Legacy series is now available in both paperback and eBook. Keep reading for details on where to purchase and special release day giveaways.

What Advance Readers are Saying

“Hit me in a very deep way concerning faith, the power of prayer and ultimately walking in trust with Jesus. Whew! What an experience you have given me in the characters of Jamison and Cora.” ~ Mindy S.

“Engaging and kept me reading hungrily. I was sad to see it end.” ~ Tabitha on Goodreads

“Draws you in immediately and keeps you guessing throughout with the just perfect mix of romance too!” ~ @danielledyannabril on Instagram

“At one climatic moment, I stood in my kitchen with tears streaming down my face. The characters’ heartache had become my own, making their eventual triumph that much sweeter.” ~ Jennifer Q. Hunt, author of Through Thorny Ways

“She deals with the struggles and suffering of life on the frontier, as well as the tenuous relations with the native residents, and the unique nightmare of blindness with grace and skill.” ~ Sarah Everest, editor of B-17: Voices of the Air

Where to Purchase

Ebooks of Dusk Shall Weep are still 40% off on my website through today, May 2. Don’t miss out on this special deal, not available at any other retailer. Price will increase tomorrow, May 3.

Order Signed Paperbacks and eBooks Direct from the Author

Order Unsigned Paperbacks and eBooks from Other Retailers

Many libraries have also been ordering copies of my books. If you’d like to see Dusk Shall Weep at your local library, simply ask your librarian how to request a copy. Common information needed for these requests is listed on my website.

Whichever way you decide to read, I would be grateful if you could post a review on your favorite retailer and/or social media site. Even one sentence is enough. Reviews help authors find new readers, and they help readers find new books they’ll love.

Giveaways

To celebrate the launch of Dusk Shall Weep, I am running three giveaways from now through May 5. These will be posted throughout the day on social media, but links are available to newsletter subscribers now. You may enter once per day.

Giveaway #1 – Inspirational T-shirts from LoveandFaith.com (U.S. Residents only)

Giveaway #2 – Marian Prints from JustLovePrints.com (U.S. Residents only)

Giveaway #3 – International eBook Giveaway (Non-U.S. residents only)

 

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Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam

 

Happy April, readers! I hope everyone is having a blessed Easter season!

Thank you to those who entered the In a Far-Off Land giveaway last month. Congratulations to our winner, Kayli! It was fun seeing what you all considered your favorite classic movies. Gone with the Wind and The Sound of Music tied for first with Little Women in a close second. 

Only 4 Days to Go!

Tuesday, May 2, is finally Release Day for the eBook of Dusk Shall Weep! I want to thank those who have already pre-ordered the eBook and purchased copies of the paperback. Plus, an extra thanks to those who have helped promote this story on social media, written reviews, and sent your personal notes of encouragement. It’s wonderful to hear how Coraline and Jamison’s story inspired you personally and helped strengthen your faith journeys. As the Latin “Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam” says, “For the Greater Glory of God.”

Getting to Know You

Over on Instagram and Facebook, we’ve been getting to know some of Larksong’s residents a little better. Fair warning, if you have not read For a Noble Purpose, the graphics below do contain spoilers.

   

   

And here’s an intro to two characters I have not shared on social media. Quea’ Quim and Anwillik are Native American siblings from the Chinook tribe whom you’ll meet for the first time in Dusk Shall Weep. (Note: Quea’ Quim’s photo is not accurate of historical Chinook clothing, but it was difficult to find free stock photos of Native American men.)

   

Ebooks of Dusk Shall Weep are still 40% off on my website through release day, May 2. eBooks will be emailed directly to you on release day.

Order Direct from the Author

Order from Other Retailers

Whichever way you decide to read, I would be grateful if you could post a review on your favorite retailer and/or social media site. Reviews help authors find new readers, and they help readers find new books they’ll love.

Release Day Goodies

Make sure to check your inbox and/or social media on Tuesday for details on how to win Release Day Goodies including t-shirts from LoveandFaith.com and a Marian prints package from JustLovePrints.com. Plus, there will be a special eBook giveaway just for my International Readers.

Released in April

Need another read? Here are the April releases I’m excited about:

1. The Vanishing at Castle Moreau by Jaime Jo Wright – dual-timeline gothic tale about a cursed castle and a century-old mystery
2. Why Trey Let Me Get Away by Kortney Keisel – sports second chance contemporary rom-com and the first book in her spin-off series to Complete
3. The Words We Lost by Nicole Deese – inspiring and romantic contemporary story of survival and second chances
4. When Tomorrow Came by Hannah Linder – Regency romantic suspense about two siblings who, once abandoned, must now find a new meaning of family
5. The Good Death of Kate Montclair by Daniel McInerny – dark comedic fiction about the journey we all must take from this life to the next

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Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam

 

Happy March, readers! Also, welcome to my new subscribers from the Spring into Love Giveaway event! I’m so glad to have you join us. Although tomorrow is April Fool’s Day, there are no jokes here. Only more fantastic news!

Paperback Readers Rejoice!

If you’re like me and prefer paperbacks, I have great news. Paperback copies of Dusk Shall Weep are now available for purchase online! This includes major retailers such as Amazon and Barnes and Noble, ordering through your favorite independent bookseller, or requesting a purchase through your local library. Signed copies are also available through my online store.

Order Signed Paperbacks – Direct from the Author

Order Paperbacks – Other Retailers

Remember, if you prefer eBooks, Dusk Shall Weep is 40% off on my website through release day, May 2. eBooks will be emailed directly to you on release day.

Whichever way you decide to read, I would be grateful if you could post a review on your favorite retailer and/or social media site. Reviews help authors find new readers, and they help readers find new books they’ll love.

Current Inspiration

In between preparations for the release of Dusk Shall Weep, I’ve been working on the outline for Sparks Fly Upward. I am pleased to say that it is about 80% complete with just the final climactic scenes and the resolution left. That may not seem like a lot, but the ending can be one of the hardest parts to figure out. As usual, my characters have gone in some extremely unexpected directions, and I’ve had to reign in my antagonist when he decided to be particularly evil.

To find inspiration, I’ve been reading San Francisco city directories from 1855-1859. Historical city directories were like the phone book today, containing addresses for individuals and advertising businesses. Unlike today, they also sometimes included a timeline of key events in the prior year and historical information. These directories have been invaluable for learning the details of a city with a very different atmosphere from the one we know today.

The photograph above is from the National Gallery of Art and shows San Francisco Bay looking toward Alcatraz Island.

Giveaway – In a Far-Off Land

Thank you to everyone who joined Faithful Fiction Book Club’s live Q&A with Stephanie Landsem on March 21. We had a great time discussing Stephanie’s novel, In a Far-Off Land and spoiler-free tidbits about her latest release, Code Name Edelweiss. 

I am giving away one paperback copy of In a Far-Off Land to one newsletter subscriber. To enter, complete the form at the link below by April 21. Winner will be contacted directly and announced in next month’s newsletter. U.S. residents only.

Enter the Giveaway

Released in March

Need another read? Here are the March releases I’m excited about:

1. The One She Can’t Forget by Tara Grace Ericson – sweet second-chance-amnesia-romance. The first one in the series was fantastic!
2. The Divided Kingdom by Allison Ramirez – clean dystopian inspired by the Divided Kingdom of the Old Testament
3. 12 Days of Courting Miss Thomas by Dani Renee – 1850s historical romance novella for which I designed the cover. This one is only available to her newsletter subscribers.
4. The Metropolitain Affair by Jocelyn Green – romance and betrayal in the world of 1920s art and Egyptian archeology
5. Confessions to a Stranger by Danielle Grandinetti – Depression-era romantic suspense about secrets, lies, and attempted murder

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Hello, readers! I apologize for the extra email, but I’m participating in a multi-author giveaway this weekend (3/11-3/13) that you do not want to miss!

Spring Into Love Giveaway

For the past year, I have been part of an amazing group of authors online called Christian Mommy Writers. We have gotten together to provide a massive giveaway featuring 19 different authors. Each author will be giving away an e-book of their choosing, plus there’s the chance to win some extra special prizes.

Third Place Prize – winner receives 1 e-book of their choosing from the list below. Second Place Prize – winner receives 2 e-books of their choosing from the list below. Grand Prize – winner receives ALL the e-books below (yup that’s all 19 e-books) AND Gift Cards to The Flourished Mustard Seed ($35) and Sweet Sequels ($55)

Books Included

How to Enter

Click the link below and fill in your email address. For bonus entries, head over to my Instagram page, find the Spring Into Love post, and follow the author profiles I’ve tagged. Each of these authors are committed to clean and/or Christian content.

 

 

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Happy February, readers! It may have been a short month, but the writing life was surprisingly busy.

Checking Off the Boxes

• Completed final edits for Dusk Shall Weep! Watch my awkward celebratory video here.
• Created launch team graphics. Sign up here to join the team and receive an e-ARC. Application open until March 1.
• Attended the Catholic Writers Guild Online Conference, February 24-26
• Started to turn my chaotic notes into an outline for Larksong Legacy #3, Sparks Fly Upward
• Started to brainstorm on launch day features and budget-friendly giveaways. What would you like to see?

Triple Cover Reveal!

Over the past months, I’ve worked on several cover designs and can finally share details for three of them. I have absolutely loved working with these amazing authors and helping to make their inspirational stories shine. Make sure to check out their work, available soon!

12 Days of Courting Miss Thomas by Dani Renee – 1850s Historical Romance, standalone novella – Available in March for free to subscribers of Dani’s newsletter

Cathey’s Creek Road by Hannah Hood Lucero – Young Adult Contemporary Romance, standalone – available May 16, 2023

Through Thorny Ways by Jennifer Q. Hunt – 1920s Historical Fiction, Book 1 of Wisteria House – available June 20, 2023

Current Inspiration

In Dusk Shall Weep, one of the central storylines involves the Chinook tribe in Washington State. Much of my research of the Chinook came from James Gilchrist Swan’s 1857 book, The Northwest Coast; or, Three Years’ Residence in Washington Territory. He discusses the area around the Querquelin stream, or Mouse River, where a Chinook village had been abandoned due to the chief’s death and fear of evil spirits, whom only “Boston men” (aka white men) could tame. Once the settlers moved into the village, the natives quickly returned to trade with them. This story is one of many I incorporated into Dusk Shall Weep. Chinook customs of head flattening, slavery, spirit quests, funeral customs, howqua shells, and salmon fishing are also included, as are authentic Native American names.

Faithful Fiction Book Club

Over on Instagram, I co-host the Faithful Fiction Book Club with historical fantasy author, Susan Laspe. For our first quarter book, we’re reading In a Far-Off Land by Stephanie Landsem and will be chatting live with the author on March 21 at 7 CST/8 EST (note the date change from 3/14). Thank you to Stephanie for taking time out of her March 7 release of Code Name Edelweiss to join us!

Released in February

Need another read? Here are the February releases I’m excited about:

1. In Spotlight and Shadow by Rachel Scott McDaniel – brings to life classic Hollywood, the symphony, and the stage
2. The Weight of Air by Kimberly Duffy – life, love, and family ties in the 1910s circus
3. A New Day Dawning by Sara Whitley – inspirational pro-life fiction
4. The Cairo Curse by Pepper Basham – “Clue meets Indiana Jones with a fiction-loving twist”
5. The Desolate World by Kortney Keisel – a prequel novella to her witty and romantic dystopian series

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