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”
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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”
The Good, the Bad, and the So-so: Share Your Thoughts in the 2025 Reader Preferences Survey
Happy December, readers, and welcome to new subscribers from the O’Fallon Holiday Market and Francis Howell Craft Fair! Between family and church events, my day job, designing covers, and completing my Missionaries of Joy classes, there hasn’t been a lot of time for writing lately. But don’t worry; I’m still making progress on Astonished. Slow andContinue reading “The Good, the Bad, and the So-so: Share Your Thoughts in the 2025 Reader Preferences Survey”
