10th Anniversary Freebie!

July? How is it July? It feels like a decade since I’ve made a post!

Wait, has it been ten years? Well, not since I last posted here, but it was a decade ago that I hit “publish” on this newfangled thing called KDP and sent my first book, A Remedy Against Sin, out into the world. I had absolutely no expectation that anyone would read it, and when I received my first review (something along the lines of, Meh…three stars), I thought, “Fair enough!”

A few more people read the book…and then a few more. Several bloggers even wrote about the book without me contacting them or promoting the novel. If you haven’t noticed, I’m no good at promotion! Below is a recent picture my daughter took of me; she titled it (with all the irony of Austen), “Influencer.”

Though I don’t like marketing my books, and I especially didn’t like it in 2016, it became clear to me that some people loved Remedy…and others absolutely hated it! I quickly realized I was a very imperfect writer, but still, I made people feel something — and so I decided to keep trying!

These days, writing is a labor of love for me — emphasis on the word “labor.” I struggle with each word, and we’ll see if I’m able to produce anything new. (I’m working on it!)

In the meantime, if you haven’t read Remedy, or if you read it on KU and want a copy for your library, the book is free today and tomorrow (July 14 and July 15)!

Also, be on the lookout…the amazing Elizabeth Grace is finishing up an audiobook version of Remedy, which I hope to release in August or September!

And who knows? Maybe I’ll follow up with a little something I’ve been working on…or not! We’ll see!

Happy Anniversary, Friends! I hope one of my stories has brought you a little joy, and if they haven’t, I’m heartened that there are so many fabulous Austen Variations authors for you to find a book that you love!

Free July 14 and July 15!