#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

Send an e #Book for #Christmas! #LastMinuteGifts #Ghosts #Romance

Christmas is fast approaching!  It can be so overwhelming getting ready for the holidays...traveling or hosting relatives, finding and wrapping gifts, buying and preparing food...all added to the usual hectic pace of life.  If you've forgotten someone, run out of time, or just want to send something special to someone, why not consider an ebook?  It's easy, thoughtful, and instantaneous!  All you need is the recipient's email address to send an immediate gift.  Many ebooks cost less than the price of a card, and provide hours of enjoyment...not to mention relaxation, as reading is a proven stress-reliever.  Most of my novels combine a romantic plot-line with a haunting mystery, with first chapters designed to grab the reader and not let go.  You can even sample first chapters on Amazon for free to make sure you're going to be "hooked"!    

A FB message I received from a local celebrity,
after she bought my novel at a book signing!

So...it's not too late, even if it's Christmas morning!  Even if someone slipped your mind, it's easy to say, "I picked out a few reads to send you, I just need your email address."  Done!  And don't forget to send one to yourself, for that amazing moment when everything settles down and you finally get to relax.  Then pour your favorite beverage, put your feet up, and experience the emotional roller coaster of falling in love, along with the spine-tingling suspense of a haunting mystery.

What happened to Brandy?
Five years later, a group of estranged friends reunites for
one last attempt to unravel the truth...

Both SILVER LAKE and GULL HARBOR combine the elements of a second-chance romance between first loves, a spooky ghost story, and a sultry summertime setting...a page-turning combination sure to please.  Both these books have been #1 Kindle Bestsellers on multiple occasions and have been Reader's Crown Finalists at the prestigious RomCon convention.

Like GULL HARBOR, my latest release, HAUNTED SOULS, is set on beautiful Cape Cod, and the haunting mystery in this steamy romance was inspired by the oldest wooden jailhouse in the country, which still stands along Rt. 6A in Barnstable Village.  Built in 1690, it's reputedly haunted.

Sending an ebook as a gift is easy on Amazon--you just click the books link (see the bolded titles above), go over to the silver "give as a gift" box on the right side of the page, and fill in your recipient's email address.  Then you can include a personal "Merry Christmas" note if you wish, and you're done!

Barnes and Nobel also has a similar "Buy as a Gift" option (to the right of the orange "Buy Now" button) if you need a Nook format!  Each book tab at the top of my blog has links for the different retailers under the book title.  (Silver Lake was acquired by Amazon's Encore imprint and is exclusive to Kindle now...all other titles available from B&N though!)

So treat the readers on your list--and yourself--to a love story this holiday season, and lose yourself in the passion, mystery, and suspense.  Happy Holidays!

A book, wine, and a cozy bed...These are a few of my favorite things!

Signing #Books in #Mashpee! Holiday Fair - Open House #CapeCod #Fitness Co.

As promised earlier in the week in my post on my local events, I'm doing a quick update on the Holiday Vendor Fair and Open House we're doing tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. the 9th, at the gym where I work (my day job, lol) - Fitness Company for Women on Rt. 130 in Mashpee.  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!

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 that shutting the outside world down, putting your feet up, and getting lost in a page-turning story?) or for the readers on your list.  In particular, 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.  A little steamy and a little spooky...there's something for everyone!

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, food and drink, membership specials, salon and massage specials, gift certificates, and raffles, with proceeds going to Toy for Tots.  

11:00 - 3:00 at The Fitness Company!

Signing #Books in #Falmouth! Holiday Shopping, Bingo, Raffles #CapeCod Cape Cod

I have a couple of events coming up this week...Wednesday the 6th, I'll be in Falmouth, at a Bingo Night and Holiday Shopping Event.  This is always a good time!  The suggested donation is $20 (proceeds this month go to West Falmouth Preschool), and that gets you 20 games (wear red and green or something holiday-themed for a bonus card!). Complimentary light appetizers and a cash bar and buffet too!

The entire room is lined with vendor and artist tables, and in December,
the shopping will extend to other rooms as well!

Where do I fit in to this event?  There are a whole bunch of local artists and vendors setting up for shopping before and in between the games, and we've all donated to the cause as well as offered prizes for raffles. The complete list of vendors is below, so if you're in the area, please consider stopping by!  

Wednesday, December 6th
5:00 at the Holiday Inn Cape Cod
291 Jones Road Falmouth


Enjoy a fun night out for a great cause ~ Play bingo and shop for the holidays with local vendors and artists, with a portion of the proceeds going to West Falmouth Preschool!  *Complimentary light appetizers, CASH bar and food buffet available!* Hundreds of Dollars in vendors' products will be won...play 20 games for the suggested donation of JUST $20!

Shop with our vendors and artisans throughout the night before and in between Bingo games! 

Doors open at 5:00 pm & BINGO begins @ 6:30 SHARP!

Join Us Early and Shop from our Amazing Vendors:

PartyLite ~ Christina McMenamy & Michael Murphy; LuLaRoe by Brooke ~ Brooke Wood; Thirty One ~ Diane Leal; The Pampered Chef ~ Kelly Washburn; Paparazzi Jewelry ~ Annabelle Morrison; Younique ~ Leah Lutke & Aimee Cheney; Ruby Ribbon ~ Amy Levitt; Reine's Creations ~ Tariesa J. Reine; Nanny's Knits ~ Tariesa A. Reine; Limelight by Alcone ~ Kerry Houde; LuLaRoe by Heather ~ Heather Hurley; Tupperware ~ Michelle Brown; Dragonfly Dreams ~ Jodi Thompson; Mary Kay ~ Mary Pollard; Usborne Books ~ Melissa Zawadskido; TERRA ~ Jennifer Glydon; Athenas ~ Meaghan Mort; Avon ~ Kim Dawson; K.G. Bodyworks ~ Kate Grant; Kathryn Knight Books ~ Kathryn Knight; Painted Fancies ~ Susan Hawley; Designs by Priscilla ~ Priscilla Alden; Rodan + Fields ~ Katy Lankford; Stampin' Up! ~ Ginger Rabesa; Nerium International ~ Linda O' Neill & Sharon Ghelfi Adams; Beachbody ~ Jenna Horne; Katie Frey Photography ~ Katie Frey; Park Lane ~ Tiffaney Dieter; It Works! ~ Nicky Fountain; Silpada ~ Barbara Surrette; Cape Cod Comfort Therapy Bags ~ Lisa Houde; LulaRoe with Kayla and Jo ~ Jody Coyman; Origami Owl ~ Ellie Russo; Wreaths by Holly ~ Holly O'Keefe; Premier Designs Jewelry ~ Lisa Morris; Traveling Vineyard ~ Kim Aliczi; The Pirate's Treasure & Cindy's Creations ~ Cindy Gould; Sylvia Clan Studio ~ Kathleen Sylvia

***Receive a 'Bonus Bingo Card' when wear red & green or your favorite festive attire!  All participants must be at least 18 year of age​​​.

On Saturday, I'll be participating at an Open House and Holiday Shopping Event at the gym where I work, The Fitness Company on Rt. 130 in Mashpee.  It's open to the public, and we're offering raffles, prizes, and gym specials in addition to the holiday shopping tables and healthy treats!  11:00 - 3:00.

I'm also DETERMINED to finish my 5th manuscript this month, and my first audio book, Haunted Souls, will be coming to me for review before it goes up on Audible for purchase.  I'm also gearing up for a new joint venture with 11 other authors...stay tuned!  Somehow, during all this, I'll have to get my own family ready for the holidays!  Wish me luck, and hope to see you at the events if you're in the area.

Haunted Souls will be available on Audible in 2018!