“It’s the kind of place that passersby barely notice and would never stop. It’s also the kind of place that’s cherished if you live there.”

— Epigraph from Driftless Spirits

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  • Driftless Thursday: Turkey Vultures

    High in the sky ahead, three black silhouettes flew in lazy circles over the road.  Their widespread wings rarely flapped as they glided beneath wispy clouds.   As she drew closer, Charlotte could see the glint of white feathers on the… Continue reading

    Driftless Thursday: Turkey Vultures
  • Editing This Week

    In my last writing update, I talked about beta reader feedback on the very first draft of “Tangled Roots” (working title still, but I like it). There were two main areas of the story to fix. First, I needed to… Continue reading

    Editing This Week
  • Driftless Thursday: Phoebe

    I remember our first summer in our new home and how many new sights and sounds we experienced. It’s the time of year right now when I’m on the watch for returning birds. I can pretty much identify all our… Continue reading

    Driftless Thursday: Phoebe
  • Writing Update: Book 2, Draft 1

    I finished the first draft of the sequel to Driftless Spirits just as the recent blog tour kicked off. I asked a couple beta readers to give the raw draft a go for some early feedback. “Don’t worry about edits,”… Continue reading

    Writing Update: Book 2, Draft 1
  • LAST STOP – Virtual Book Tour and First Look at Results

    Well, to be honest, the last stop forgot to stop yesterday, but it was Easter so let’s acknowledge life and let it slide. It is the last hours of the giveaway! The entries close at midnight Central tonight (4/6), and… Continue reading

    LAST STOP – Virtual Book Tour and First Look at Results
  • Virtual Book Tour: Spotlight at fundinmental

    Today’s stop to highlight Driftless Spirits visits Sherry at fundinmental, a blogger with a love of reading and photography. This is the second-to-last stop on the tour. Time is running out to enter the giveaway for a paperback copy of… Continue reading

    Virtual Book Tour: Spotlight at fundinmental
  • Virtual Book Tour: Review at Because I Said So — and other adventures in parenting

    Today’s blog featuring Driftless Spirits posts another review. I’m deeply thankful to Connie at “Because I said so – and other adventures in parenting” for taking the time to read my book and share her thoughts. A couple favorite lines… Continue reading

    Virtual Book Tour: Review at Because I Said So — and other adventures in parenting
  • Virtual Book Tour: Spotlight at Baroness’ Book Trove

    [Apologies to the Baroness for my late post. Freezing rain took out our power this afternoon and we live remote enough where there’s no cell service to hot spot to in a pinch! Please show the Baroness some extra love!]… Continue reading

    Virtual Book Tour: Spotlight at Baroness’ Book Trove
  • Virtual Book Tour: Review At Great Escapes

    Today’s blog featuring Driftless Spirits is none other than the host, Great Escapes Book Tours! Lori/Dollycas has been amazing in helping me get the word out and she’s the first blogger on the tour posting a review. She’s a fellow… Continue reading

    Virtual Book Tour: Review At Great Escapes
  • Virtual Book Tour: Character Interview at Salty Inspirations

    Today’s stop on the tour has a unique feature! Michelle L. Clifton at Salty Inspirations hosts not only a spotlight on Driftless Spirits but an interview with its main character, Charlotte. It was a lot of fun to answer questions… Continue reading

    Virtual Book Tour: Character Interview at Salty Inspirations