Welcome back to the Extra Edition newsletter! What’s in this Edition: “Do not renounce your ability to think.” – Pope Leo XIV on AI 12 At-Home Libraries to Love – Which one’s your favorite? Releasing in February– Other authors’ new releases I’m most excited about “Do not renounce your ability to think.” It’s a factContinue reading “Do not renounce your ability to think – Human Creativity in an AI Age”
Category Archives: Main Newsletter (Monthly Updates)
Your Ideas Needed! Name Astonished’s Ladies League
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”
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”
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”
