I have been a super busy little bee this past two weeks! So busy that I have been remiss in updating my readers and this blog. Oh my! Let me sum up as best I can, in regards to where I am with the release of Darcy and Elizabeth: Hope...
My upcoming novel, Darcy and Elizabeth: Hope of the Future, is FINISHED! Yes, I typed the final sentences on July 9 and after a few tweaks and other prep work, had the completed manuscript in the hands of my editor, Gretchen Stelter of Cogitate Studios, by July 12. Whoot! Now,...
This is the week when I will finish Darcy and Elizabeth: Hope of the Future. YES! As I prepare this blog, late on Sunday evening, I am perfecting the final chapters in order to have it in the hands of my amazing editor Gretchen Stelter by Monday, July 10 at...
It has been over three years now, since March of 2014 to be precise, when I published Darcy and Elizabeth: A Season of Courtship, my “prequel to the sequel” novel. That novel, the last published in my name, is the first volume of a two-part “Prequel Duo.” Why the long...
Exciting times for my debut novel.I have two pieces of awesome news to share. eBook versions of Mr. and Mrs. Fitzwilliam Darcyare ON SALE the entire month of December! KINDLE DIRECT LINK NOOK DIRECT LINK Reduced from the normal price of $14.99 for the digital format, this is a huge...
I am happy to announce the winners chosen by Rafflecopter and random.org for my BIG Giveaway event in celebration of my recent book release, Regency Prints Refined: A Lady’s Diversions. Yeah! To select a print from the 36 inside the book, visit my Image Gallery and send me the Plate # desired for your...
Yes, you read the title correctly! I have something new on the market. Whoot! This time around (as I continue to work on my novel) I created a non-fiction picture and history book. A “coffee table” book of sorts, simply not as ginormous as the usual tabletop display photo book....
I know it is WAY past time for an update on what is happening with me and, more importantly, the status of Darcy and Elizabeth: Hope of the Future. All of your queries on Facebook, my website, and via email have not gone unnoticed, trust me. The enthusiasm is marvelous...
On Tuesday I, like the many other chosen authors for World Book Night US 2014, launched the event by appearing at a local bookstore. To my tremendous delight, I was hosted by the incredible folks at Joseph-Beth Bookseller in Lexington, Kentucky. I honestly cannot express how marvelous everyone was! As...
I have fabulous news for eBook readers — my latest novel has been released. Whoo Hoo!! My oh-so-fabulous editor, Gretchen Stelter of Cogitate Studios, completed the essential task of making sure your’s truly had all her commas in the right place, grammar proper, and facts straight. Whew! I spent the...
Yesterday I shared the process I went through to create the front and back covers for Darcy & Elizabeth: A Season of Courtship. That creation was arduous partly because it was my first foray into creating a cover, and also because I had to create a back cover and spine...
Now that everyone has seen the finished covers for my new books, I thought it might be interesting to share some insights on how I came to these design decisions. Being able to create a cover from scratch, precisely as I want it to be, was a delight and very...
I have been a wee bit absent this past week for a very good reason. Are you ready to hear? Yeah! Alright, as a little background: From the moment I conceived of writing the engagement months for Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet, I imagined covering the time thoroughly. To do...
Book Expo America is THE largest event in North America for the publishing industry. Held in New York City, it is a week of packed events for anyone involved with books in any way, including readers. I have never attended a BEA – although my novels have along with my...
There they are! THE PASSIONS OF DR. DARCY My author copies arrived early last week, and talk about excited! There was some happy-dancing going on in the Lathan household, let me tell ya. Shiny, thick, perfectly printed – it is a masterpiece. I may be a wee bit prejudiced, I’ll...
