Snowbound

We’re still in the middle of that promised snowstorm.

Can you see the deer in the woods there? Poor things. I’d invite them inside except:

  • I doubt they’d accept
  • With two dogs and a cat? Chaos.

Can you imagine? (Actually, I can imagine—I see them gathered around a table, like dogs playing poker.)

This week, I discovered that you can scrupulously brush and floss, see the dentist twice a year, and still need a root canal. In my case? According to my dentist, possible childhood trauma—the sort where one’s mouth meets the metal bars of a circa 1970s play structure. Apparently, this sort of injury can linger for years (even decades) and suddenly decide to abscess.  

So, I have that on my social calendar for this week.

The reason for my subscriber-only post yesterday was to test its functionality. Does it really work? Does the text end up in the RSS feed, either on WordPress or over on Goodreads, and so on?

It does work!

Here’s what I’m thinking of doing:

A read-along for The Pansy Paradox in the run-up to the release of The Marigold Miracle.

I need to review Pansy anyway before I dive into the full revision of The Marigold Miracle. But I wanted to do something as a thank-you for everyone who has stuck with me for all these years, both here and on my email list.

I could simply offer up the e-book for a limited time. But I wanted to do something fun, provide some behind-the-scenes writing-related content, and the like.

Of course, I have no idea if anyone will read along. That’s the risk of this.

So, this week, I’m going to assess the feasibility of a read-along. If I determine that it’s sufficiently fun for me, then I’ll go for it. In the same way that Booking Through Thursday is, and The (Love) Stories of 2020 was.

But today, I think we’re going to hunker down and hope the power doesn’t go out.

Interview over at Long and Short Reviews

I meant to post this yesterday (and managed to send it to my email list), but then … the carpet installers showed up. They were awesome! The basement looks great! But! Chaos reigned for the rest of the day.

So, I’m sending you over to my interview on Long and Short Reviews. I think the contest to win a $25 bookstore gift card is still open. So comment and enter to win!

Release week recap

Well, I’m pleased. After four years of publishing absolutely nothing, The Pansy Paradox had what I consider a very good release week.

I was lucky enough to garner a BookBub New Release for Less deal:

So, how did I celebrate? On Thursday, I had my annual exam and got the flu, COVID, and shingles shots. As one does. I did not time that well. I’m still a little achy, and I’m running a low-grade fever. I’ll keep this short and hopefully have more to say next week.

The Pansy Paradox in the wild!

It’s release day for The Pansy Paradox!

You can buy the novel almost anywhere. You can read for free with a Kobo Plus subscription. Or request it from your local library (in eBook or print).

It’s also release day for The Capstone Conundrum, also known as that time when Henry almost met Pansy.

It’s free for my newsletter subscribers as well. But it’s also on sale everywhere, since I know a lot of people don’t want another newsletter in their lives.

If you’re on the fence about The Pansy Paradox, you can always download the extended preview.

If you decide to read, I so hope you enjoy Pansy, Henry, and their adventures.

Getting ready to switch gears

The moon keeping an eye on me during my morning walk

Did a few marketing things this week for The Pansy Paradox (out on Tuesday!), but I’m also looking ahead to what’s next. Namely, The Marigold Miracle. Because the best marketing is the next book.

Also, I’m excited to head back into the writing cave.

In other news, my daughter and I have committed to clearing out the basement. We are determined to turn it back into the cozy oasis it is meant to be. Still, we have a carpet tear-out this week. Wish us luck. But today I’m putting my feet up and catching up on the slow read of Possession.

Two Giveaways for The Pansy Paradox

Quick news! The Pansy Paradox has not one, but two giveaways happening right now:

And if you haven’t grabbed it yet, don’t miss the extended novella-length preview. You can download it here.

It’s cover reveal time!

Oh, look! The Pansy Paradox has a cover!

You know what else it has? An extended preview. A large extended preview, as in 35,000 words worth of previewing. That’s a novella, for those playing at home.

So, what is it all about? You can click through to read the full description (and even start reading in your browser), but essentially:

The Pansy Paradox is a slow-burn, opposites-attract, contemporary romantasy filled with adventure, humor, and, of course, sentient umbrellas.

I hope you enjoy the preview, and if you do, the ebook is already on pre-order.