Signing #Books at #Mashpee Commons Sidewalk #Sale! #Romantic #Suspense Cape Cod #Reading #Paranormal #Ghost #Mystery

A photo from the local paper of me
outside of Market Street Bookshop
holding Gull Harbor
accompanies the article "Ghost 
Stories Meet Love Stories"

I'm thrilled to have been invited to sign my books at the Mashpee Commons Block Party on June 24th!  All seven of my titles, most set on Cape Cod, will be available for purchase at the wonderful Market Street Bookshop, and I'll be at a table outside to chat and sign books! If you’re on Cape Cod for the weekend, the summer, or year-round, come by and browse some new beach reads!  And signed books make both great gifts and great souvenirs of your time on the Cape.  You can find the book store on, you guessed it…Market Street…right next to Trevi Restaurant and the big fountain.  If you've never visited the Commons, you're in for a treat, it's a beautiful and quaint spot right in the heart of Mashpee.

In addition to the sidewalk sales, the Block Party includes live music featuring the all-women a cappella group Cape Harmony, giveaways, face painting, and balloon twisting!

Market Street Bookshop, and my community, have really supported me since my first novel was published in 2012.  The owner of the book store named one of my novels, Dangerous Currents, as a Recommended Summer Read in Cape Cod's IN SEASON Magazine.  Two of my novels, Silver Lake and Gull Harbor, have been chosen by local book clubs and featured on the shop's book clubs shelves.  My books can also be found up front on the shelves dedicated to Cape Cod, and I've done numerous book signings there.  Our local paper has written an article on every single one of my books.  I am so grateful for all the support. 

The Block Party fun will be ongoing from 11:00 - 3:00 (Cape Harmony will perform from noon to 2 pm).  For more information click here  📚 🎵 🎈 🎉 Hope to see you there!

Gull Harbor on the ^
Local Book Club Shelves!

The Summer Reads Recommendations
(from local book store owners)
article that appeared in IN SEASON

Silver Lake on the Local Book Clubs shelves ^

Dangerous Currents in IN SEASON Magazine

 

Author Takeover + FB Party! #giveaways, games, #book chats for #FridayReads #amreading #giftcards

Ready for a virtual party?  On Friday, June 26th, I'll be at Bookworms Anonymous, doing an author takeover of their FB page with games, giveaways, and fun!  The best thing about Facebook parties (aside from being able to attend in your PJs) is that you can join in any time and still participate and enter the giveaways up to 24 hours after the party starts...so put it on your calendar and come on by when you're free!  Join the page--and the fun--at Bookworms Anonymous here.

A New Release Date + Virtual #Author Event for GHOST MOON! #books #newrelease #amreading #amwriting #giveaways

More than ever, we need things we can enjoy from home that will entertain us and provide relaxation.  I love reading--it's my favorite hobby even when the world isn't mostly shut down.  Getting lost in a great book does wonders for my mind and lowers my stress.  Since my seventh novel, Ghost Moon, was in the final stages of galley proofing a few weeks ago, I decided to try to move the release date forward to make it available sooner.  The title will go live on Kindle now this Friday, April 3rd...a whole 12 days earlier than anticipated!  I'm thrilled but scrambling to move book launch plans into place, and also figure out how to do more interactive things online.

I LOVE this cover!

If you like steamy romance mixed with haunting mysteries, you can pre-order Ghost Moon here to automatically be delivered to your Kindle on Friday!  I also have six titles available now, many #1 Amazon and B&N Bestsellers, which can be found here or along the tabs at the top of this blog page.

On Wednesday, April 1st, I'll be doing my first live FB interview and Q&A as a guest on Linda's Book Obsession Page.  Anyone attending can type questions and I'll answer them, plus I'll chat a little bit about my writing journey and the new book.  And of course...giveaways will be up for grabs!  Find the page here and join us on Wed. at 7 pm EST!  

Join the virtual party with fellow book lovers!

#Author Event at S. #Yarmouth Library! #Book Talk + Signing #CapeCod #Romance #amwriting #ValentinesDay

I'm thrilled to be kicking off South Yarmouth Library's 2020 Sunday Author Series this weekend!  The event is entitled "Romance is in the Air", and I'll be joined with another Cape Cod Author, CeCe deLuc.  We'll be sharing our writing journeys, and I'm going to be discussing the topics of writing Romantic Suspense and traditional publishing vs. self-publishing in this rapidly changing industry.  We'll have plenty of time for Q&A, and books will be available for sale and signing!  If you are in the Cape Cod area, please join us at 2 pm on Sunday, February 9th.  This event is free and open to all.  South Yarmouth Library, 312 Old Main Street, S. Yarmouth, MA.

Many of my titles are set on Cape Cod,
including Dangerous Currents,
a steamy second-chance romance filled with
dark secrets and page-turning suspense

Additional info can be found on the Town of Yarmouth's Chamber of Commerce website. 

If you're hooked on audio books like me,
you can find many of my titles on Audible as well!

#Authors...Need More #Reviews? Join the Winter Games Event! #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting

Winter Games begins Feb. 1!

Consumers often rely on reviews when making purchases...I know I do!  And on retail sites, products--including novels--with more reviews usually receive the most visibility in searches.  A reader can't even consider choosing a title they've never even seen or heard of, and the book market gets more crowded by the day.  A new title gets added to Amazon approximately every five minutes.

On Amazon, the largest online retailer for e-books with 88.9% of the market (Bloomberg), only about 5 to 10% of consumers leave reviews after a purchase.  Everyone is busy, and I know even if I love a product, I often never get around to leaving a review.  (One of my resolutions is to do better with this!)

Enter Winter Games...an event that brings readers who review together with participating authors for a month-long event.  I was one of the authors in the Summer event, and I had such a great time, I wanted to spread the word to both interested authors *and* readers for this upcoming winter version.

Full details, FAQs, and sign-up forms can be found on our host's website here.  

Direct link to Author sign-up is here

Direct link to Reader sign-up is here

One important note...a Facebook account is required, even if it's not a very active account.  The events, book offerings, and communication all take place in the FB group.

And while there's no limit to reader participation, there *is* a max number of authors, so if you're interested, hurry!

Signing #Books in #Falmouth! #Author Event #CapeCod Cape Cod Vendor Fair

I'll have a table set up at the January Bingo and Shopping Event this Wednesday, January 8th, in Falmouth, from 5:00 - 9:00, and I'll be signing books, including my latest ghost mystery Romantic Suspense The Haunting of Hillwood Farm, recently nominated for its 4th book award!  Other crafters and vendors will have tables set up as well, and it's a perfect time to treat yourself after the hectic holiday season while supporting local businesses and this month's charity.

Grab some new reads for 2020!

This is always a good time! The suggested donation is $20 for 20 games (a portion of the proceeds from both game cards and vendor table fees go to Falmouth Dance Academy Booster Club, wear pink for a bonus card!). Complimentary light appetizers and a cash bar and buffet too.


I'll have copies of all my books, including my #1 Amazon and B&N Bestseller Gull Harbor.  This book, like many of my other titles, is set on Cape Cod.  If you prefer e-book over print, all my titles are available on Kindle and some on Audible.  My steamy second-chance Romantic Suspense Dangerous Currents is *on sale* currently for 99c on Kindle!

One fateful night tore them apart...will they get a second chance
before a killer strikes?
Steamy second-chance romance filled with secrets and suspense

Doors open at 5:00, Bingo games begin at 6:30! The Coonamessett Inn, 311 Gifford Street, Falmouth, MA

List of vendors and crafters:

PartyLite ~ Christina McMenamy
Lilly's Love Bugs ~ Lilly McMenamy
Reine's Creations ~ Tariesa J. Reine
Cape Cod Knits and Naturals ~ Tariesa A. Reine
The Pampered Chef ~ Kelly Washburn
Arbonne ~ Barbara Gleason
HempWorx ~ Gayle Kough
LimeLife by Alcone ~ Tracy Merkman
Salon 151 ~ Tracy Merkman
Young Living Essential Oils ~ Gina Eynon
Dragonfly Dreams ~ Jodi Thompson
Mary Kay ~ Mary Pollard
Pure Haven ~ Nikki Picariello
Paparazzi Accessories ~ Kristin Sullivan
Traveling Vineyard ~ Kim Aliczi
Younique ~ Kristin Sullivan
Plexus Worldwide ~ Ana Liza Fulay-DeSimone
Color Street Nails ~ Kim Stanfield
Poppiegirls Crocheted Items & Avon ~ Cyndi Whitehouse
Tupperware ~ Jennifer McGonagle
Monat ~ Sylvia Donnelly
Baked by Amanda ~ Amanda Kase Terry
Doll Fashions by Linda ~ Linda Mohr
Thirty-One ~ Diane Leal
Origami Owl ~ Ellie Russo
Cake Pops by Shan ~ Shannon Saadeh
Jutta Loughman Designs ~ Jutta Loughman
God's Vision Posters ~ Marie Compere
Kathryn Knight Books ~ Kathryn Knight Books
Crafts by Katie ~ Katie Nevens
Zen Essentials ~ Jen Hatch
Usborne Books & More ~ Hillary Irey
Sew Coastal Vibes ~ Stephanie Champani
Cape Kids' Treasures ~ Dawn Atsalis
Audra's Cheesecakes ~ Audra Bariteau
Mash and Mills ~ Kim Gazal
Tastefully Simple ~ Tammy Berardi
Infamiss Bliss ~ Tammy Berardi
Better Together ~ Megan Roller
Inci Selin Designs ~ Selin Nacar
Farmasi ~ Amanda Braman
Rainbow Heart Wisdom Healing ~ Rachel Doherty
Matilda Jane Clothing ~ Jesi Donoho
The Tragic Whale ~ Kerry Bazinet
Carole's Design Jewelry ~ Carole Ellis
Heavenly Goddess Spa Products by Athena’s Home Novelties ~ Lindsay Kerr

Signing #Books at Vendor Fair in #Falmouth! Cape Cod #Author Events #Halloween #Ghost #Mystery

Available on Kindle as well!
WINNER ~ InD'Tale Magazine
RONE Award Best Paranormal
WINNER ~ Book Heaven Best
Romantic Suspense
A Top 40 Paranormal Romance
Pick ~ Reedsy

I'll have a table set up at the October Bingo and Shopping Event this Wednesday, October 30, in Falmouth, from 5:00 - 9:00, and I'll be signing books, including my latest ghost mystery Romantic Suspense The Haunting of Hillwood Farm, perfect for the Halloween season!  Other crafters and vendors will have tables set up as well, and it's a perfect time to start thinking about holiday shopping while supporting local businesses and this month's charity.

Signed books make great gifts!

This is always a good time! The suggested donation is $20 for 20 games (a portion of the proceeds from both game cards and vendor table fees go to National Breast Cancer Coalition, wear pink for a bonus card!). Complimentary light appetizers and a cash bar and buffet too.

I'll have copies of all my books, including my #1 Amazon and B&N Bestseller Gull Harbor.  If you prefer e-books, this title is **ON SALE** for 99c on all ebook formats!  That's 80% off the usual $4.99 price, and sales on this one don't happen often, so grab a copy to get into the Halloween spirit (see what I did there?)  

Doors open at 5:00, Bingo games begin at 6:30! Holiday Inn Cape Cod in Falmouth, 291 Jones Road.

List of vendors and crafters:

Join Us Early and Shop from our Amazing Vendors:
PartyLite ~ Christina McMenamy
Lilly's Love Bugs ~ Lilly McMenamy
Nanny's Knits ~ Tariesa A. Reine
The Pampered Chef ~ Kelly Washburn
Arbonne ~ Barbara Gleason
HempWorx ~ Gayle Kough
Origami Owl ~ Ellie Russo
Young Living Essential Oils ~ Gina Eynon
Mary Kay ~ Joyce Gwardyak
SeaSalt Custom Creations ~ Lee Parrott LaFrance
Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski ~ Linda Dupuis
Plexus Worldwide ~ Ana Liza Fulay-DeSimone
Paparazzi Jewelry ~ Angela Morss
Pure Haven ~ Nikki Picariello
Thirty-One ~ Diane Leal
Sucavu ~ Jenna Horne
Younique ~ Kristin Sullivan
Color Street Nails ~ Kim Stanfield
Poppiegirls Crocheted Items & Avon ~ Cyndi Whitehouse
LimeLife ~ Stephanie Rabesa
Tupperware ~ Chris Farrell
Monat ~ Sylvia Donnelly
Scentsy ~ Melissa Herren
doTERRA Essential Oils ~ Jennifer Glydon
Spray Away Cleaner ~ Beth Chester
Audra's Cheesecakes ~ Audra Wilson-Bariteau
Mash and Mills ~ Kim Gazal
Kathryn Knight Books ~ Kathryn Knight
JJ Made by Heart Studio ~ Jamie Joseph
Sassy Scones ~ M. Black
Bridget’s Creations ~ Bridget Parece
Usborne Books & More ~ Hillary Irey

Literacy Night in Dennis-Yarmouth! #CapeCod #Author Event #Books #Barnstable

Forbidden First Love and Supernatural
Secrets in DIVINE FALL

I'm excited to be a part of the upcoming celebration of reading at the Dennis-Yarmouth High School this weekend!  Discover New Worlds at the Library will take place on Friday evening, March 29th, from 5 - 7 pm.  This is a free event open to all ages and communities, and the theme of the night is Sci-Fi and Outer Space (costumes optional!).

I will be part of the Author Panel, answering questions and signing books.  While my books aren't considered Science Fiction, I do home my stories take readers to new worlds...including some supernatural worlds, as most of my novels have paranormal elements.  Since this is a school-sponsored event, I'll be highlighting my Young Adult novel, DIVINE FALL, which is an award-winning Paranormal Romance featuring revenge, romance, and a rogue fallen angel.  If you've never heard of the half-human, half angel Nephilim, check out the book's blurb below!  

Some of the other exhibits and guests!

I'm excited to see some of my Cape author friends at this event - at the table with me will be K.R. Conway, author of the Urban Fantasy series UNDERTOW, Mick Carlon, author of GIRL SINGER and other books featuring history and music, and Jim Hill, author of an upcoming graphic novel.  So there will be plenty of new worlds to visit, both fictional and real!

Join us from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at the Dennis Yarmouth High School, 210 Station Ave., South Yarmouth.

If you're nowhere near Cape Cod, you can still check out the titles by following the links!  DIVINE FALL is available on Kindle, Nook, and iTunes for only 99 cents!  Check out the blurb below, and hope to see Cape Codders on Friday night!

After tragedy tears Jamie Brandt’s life apart, her only goal is to finish high school so she can leave her small hometown behind.  In the meantime, riding her horse is her main source of solace, until a mysterious stable hand shows up at the barn.  There’s something not quite right about the handsome new employee, and the more Jamie sees of him, the more determined she becomes to figure out what he’s hiding.

Dothan Reed came to historic Huntsville, Maryland, for one reason—revenge.  But his plan can’t move forward until he finds the missing piece he needs to enhance his powers.  As the only surviving Nephilim, Dothan is not only weaker than full-blooded angels; his forbidden lineage makes him an outcast in both worlds.  When he discovers Jamie is the key to locating an ancient weapon, he’s forced to interact with a vulnerable human girl—a task that becomes more appealing with each encounter.

Jamie soon learns Dothan isn’t the only one with a dark secret.  Each new revelation further threatens her safety, and Dothan’s betrayal shatters her heart.  Forgiving him seems impossible, but the thought of turning her back on him is equally painful.

As their connection deepens, Dothan will have to make his own difficult choice: continue on his path of vengeance, or protect the girl he loves.  And when Dothan’s actions thrust Jamie into an unforeseen danger, he must seek the help of his enemy…or risk losing her forever.   

#Book Signing in #Mashpee! #CapeCod Holiday Fair Cape Cod

The holiday season is a busy one for small business owners, and I will be at several events this month with my novels...a signed book makes a great gift!  This Saturday, Dec. the 8th, I'll be at an Open House and Holiday Bizarre in Mashpee.

The gym where I work (my day job, lol) is hosting this event from 11:00 - 3:00, and while it's a women's gym, this event is open to ALL, men shopping for gifts, non-members, etc., so come on by if you're in the area!  The Fit Co. is at 302 Main St. in Mashpee (Rt. 130).

I'll have my book table set up, and I can sign and personalize copies of any of my novels--a great and thoughtful gift, for yourself (we all deserve to de-stress during the holidays, and what better way than shutting the outside world down, putting your feet up, and getting lost in a page-turning story?) or for the readers on your list.  Two of my romance/ghost stories are set on Cape Cod (GULL HARBOR is set in the Wellfleet area, HAUNTED SOULS in Barnstable Village), which is a nice local tie-in, and Gull Harbor is both a #1 Amazon Bestseller and a #1 Barnes and Noble Bestseller!  My latest romantic suspense novel, DANGEROUS CURRENTS, will be available as well, and that is also set on Cape Cod, in a fictional representation of Mashpee.

Ahhh....bliss!  The best thing about reading is that you can't
think about anything else while you're doing it!  The only
multi-tasking needed is putting up your feet and sipping a beverage!

And if you're shopping for a younger reader, I do have one Young Adult book, DIVINE FALL...a traditional paranormal romance filled with forbidden love and supernatural secrets, appropriate for ages 13 and up.

Oak Blush

Another one of our gym employees also has another business (Cape Cod Nail Company) and she'll be setting up a table as well, raffling off packages and offering specials.  Her company is unique in that she will travel to YOU for group events (bridal parties, ladies night out, etc.).  And she recently started her own line of nail polish, which makes a perfect stocking stuffer!  The logo on the bottle features the familiar outline of the Cape, and the names are plays on our local spots and sayings ("Oak Blush" instead of Oak Bluffs, "We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat", a nod to Jaws being filmed here on Martha's Vineyard as well as the recent influx of great white sharks in our waters!) 

We'll have other vendors as well (jewelry, clothing, etc.), food and drink, membership specials, salon, facial, and massage specials, gift certificates, and raffles, with proceeds going to Toy for Tots.  Hope to see you there! 

Visit Cape Cod in Dangerous Currents and get lost in a
steamy second-chance romance filled with secrets and suspense!

#Book Signing, Vendor Fair, + Bingo in #Falmouth! #CapeCod Events

I'll have a table set up at the October Bingo and Shopping Event this Wednesday, October 17, in Falmouth, from 5:00 - 9:00, and I'll be signing books, including my latest Romantic Suspense release Dangerous Currents!  Other crafters and vendors will have tables set up as well, and it's a perfect time to start thinking about holiday shopping while supporting local businesses and this month's charity.

Signed books make great gifts!

This is always a good time! The suggested donation is $20 for 20 games (proceeds from both game cards and vendor table fees go to ALS Cliff Walk and Relay For Life teams for the American Cancer Society, wear orange or purple for a bonus card!). Complimentary light appetizers and a cash bar and buffet too.

I have quite a few romance + ghost mysteries perfect for the Halloween season!

Doors open at 5:00, Bingo games begin at 6:30! Holiday Inn Cape Cod in Falmouth, 291 Jones Road.

A list of vendors:

PartyLite ~ Christina McMenamy
LuLaRoe by Brooke ~ Brooke Wood
Nanny's Knits ~ Tariesa A. Reine
LimeLife by Alcone ~ Kerry Houde
Tupperware ~ Michelle Brown
Thirty-One ~ Diane Leal
The Pampered Chef ~ Kelly Washburn
Paparazzi Accessories ~ Angela Webb
Beachcomber Shells ~ Susan Imbergamo
Dragonfly Dreams ~ Jodi Thompson
HempWorx ~ Gayle Kough
doTERRA ~ Jennifer Glydon
Color Street ~ Adrianna Wright
Touchstone Crystal Jewelry by Swarovski ~ Becky Malas
Grandma Diane's Raggedies ~ Diane Lincoln & Carole Lucas
Daphne's Eclectic Cottage ~ Daphne Bumpus
kg coastal creations ~ Katie Ginnetty
Pure Haven ~ Megan Roller
Plunder Designs ~ Sam Santos
Scentsy ~ Shannon Malloy
Norwex ~ Andrea Bibler & Colleen Fogarty
It Works! Global ~ Nicky Fountain
Stella & Dot ~ Nicci Finne
Scout & Cellar Wine ~ Brianne Motil
Zumba with Christy L Ray ~ Christy L Ray
Hey Sweet Cupcake ~ Jen Puntonio
Kathryn Knight Books ~ Kathryn Knight
Cape Cod Bear Factory ~ Nicole Bessette
Certified Professional Dog Trainer ~ Christi McKeen
Origami Owl ~ Ellie Russo
Lana Grace Boutique ~ Brandy McDonald
Created by Me ~ Natalie Bolio

Author Panel + #Book Signing #Hyannis! #YA #CapeCod #amwriting Cape Cod

A lot has been going on in my writing life this past week!  I had an Author Panel last Thursday evening at Bourne Library, as part of their Beach Buddy Book Club summer program (my Young Adult Paranormal Romance, Divine Fall, was one of their picks).  Friday, a fabulous article came out in a local newspaper, with an interview about my new Romantic Suspense release, Dangerous Currents.  Saturday, I did a book signing at Market Street Bookshop, and admittedly, the rainy weather resulted in a great day for me, as Mashpee Commons, where the book store is located, was mobbed with shoppers who couldn't visit the beach that day.  I hope that everyone who purchased one of my books took the opportunity to put their feet up, relax, and get lost in steamy romance, secrets, and page-turning suspense!

Cape Cod Teen Writers Conference is FREE!
Please help support the conference by joining
us at the Author Panel and Book Signing on 8/8

Tomorrow, I'm thrilled to be a guest instructor at the second annual Cape Cod Teen Writers Conference in Hyannis.  I was part of the conference last year, and this year, it's completely sold out!  I love sharing my passion with aspiring authors, and I'm going to discuss Goal, Motivation, and Conflict, as well as the hook and the inciting incident.


After the conference wraps up on Wednesday, I'll be back for the Author Panel.  This is open to the public with a ticket purchase, and tickets sales will go toward offsetting the conference expenses, as it is offered FREE to the teens who sign up! 

So if you're in the area and interested in chatting with a group of authors (all of us write Young Adult novels, many, like myself, also write other genres) please join us!  Bring your questions on writing, publishing, etc., and find some new reads as well.  Tickets can be purchased at this link:  Eventbrite.  The event scheduled for August 8th from 1:00 to 4:00 and will be held at the Double Tree Hotel in Hyannis, near the Cape Cod Mall.  Hope to see you there!

Revenge, Romance, and a Rogue Fallen Angel...
DIVINE FALL is the winner of The Romance Review's Best YA Romance 2015!

Signing #Books at #Mashpee Commons! #Romance #Suspense Cape Cod #CapeCod Author Events

Market Street Bookshop,
a wonderful local book store!

Another event in my busy summer!  I’ll be signing copies of my new release, DANGEROUS CURRENTS, a Romantic Suspense set on Cape Cod, at Market Street Bookshop in Mashpee Commons on Saturday, August 4^th, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.  All my older titles will be available for sale and signing as well…SILVER LAKE and GULL HARBOR, both #1 Amazon Bestsellers, DIVINE FALL, an award-winning Young Adult Paranormal Romance, and HAUNTED SOULS, a ghost mystery/romance voted a Top 3 Read of 2016.  If you’re on Cape Cod for the weekend, or the summer, or year-round, come by and get some new beach reads!  And signed books make both great gifts and great souvenirs of your time on the Cape.  You can find the book store on, you guessed it…Market Street…right next to Trevi Restaurant and the big fountain.  If you've never visited the Commons, you're in for a treat, it's a beautiful and quaint spot right in the heart of Mashpee.

Steamy Second-Chance Romance filled with Secrets and Suspense...DANGEROUS CURRENTS

I’m thrilled that our local newspaper published an article on the new release and my writing career recently, mentioning the book signing event as well as some upcoming classes I’ll be teaching.  To read the article, click here!

One fateful night tore them apart...will they get a
second chance before a killer strikes?