Serious Wednesday: Can you Wait for it?

Coming in May! 

 What do you love about mysteries? 

* Figuring out the plot?

* enjoying the romance?

*The characters?

* Guessing who's the bad guy?

Reading about your favorite detective?

* A professional detective or amateur?

If you haven't read any of the 

Appleton, WV Cozy Romantic Mysteries,

then check them out on my Amazon Author page here:

https://www.amazon.com/Carole-Brown/e/B00EZV4RFY?ref=dbs_mng_calw_a_0

Here's what some readers have to say about an Appleton, WV book:

I have enjoyed all the books in the Appleton, WV series and they did not disappoint. You just fall in love with Carole Brown's characters and the details of their lives. 

The story keeps you reading until the mystery is solved --Cinda

A fantastic read! Kept me guessing until the end, which is quite a feat as I have read hundreds of books! Also, for being a fourth in the series it really kept up the momentum. I was glad to see that there will be another in this series. If you like cute, cozy but also suspenseful, you have to pick these up! --Katie

The book is categorized as a cozy mystery, but I've decided to call it a quirky, entertaining fun story. 

The town is quaint and I love the shops that are there.

I loved the budding relationships.

Don't miss out on these fun books that have twists and an array of suspects. --Deana

Rambling Friday: Updates on my Life!

Hey!

I thought I'd take this Rambling Friday post
(late, I know!)

and share what's happening now

and in the near future

with my life.

First:

This sale will go on through September 9th! 

Knight in Shining Apron, the second book in 

The Appleton, WV Romantic Mystery series

is in this collection.

If you haven't read this series,

then check it out! 

***

Next:

I'm featuring my two books from

The Spies of WWII series

WITH

a surprise announcement in store! 

My hour starts at 5:30!  Monday, July 13!

I will be giving away several nice prizes

(including the books in the meme above!)

***

I'm visiting several blogs this month

promoting 

CALEB'S DESTINY

July 14th at Jodie Wolfe's blog:

https://www.jodiewolfe.com/blog/

More details will follow.

July 16th I'll be at Sandra M. Hart's 

Historical blog:

https://sandramervillehart.wordpress.com/

talking about CALEB'S Destiny

and history

Michelle Levigne's blog,

https://michellelevigne.blogspot.com/2020/05/introducing-adventure.html?fbclid=IwAR153VwDjKI6Folw_cY8B0gGOdPHEWTRtNMTE7Wd6n15ltMH0fCImft9dpQ

Date to be announced soon! 

PLUS!

Progress on our remodeling!!!

That's it for now.

Have a great week, and

HAPPY READING!

Updating and All That Stuff

I'm trying to keep my head above water. Really.
I didn't shout this out because I wasn't sure where I was going to go with it--and still don't know.

But . . .

I was sort of promised an offer of a book contract. A small traditional press, yes, but a traditional press. A reputable one.

This was for one of my romances and I'm pleased.

But . . .

not sure YET exactly what to do. Diana (agent) and I talked about it. We reached a mutual decision. Now we'll see where that leads. More later when I know something.


And . . .

I've been editing and editing and editing and . . . well, you get the gist, of my historical suspense. I have wonderful critique partners that slash (ouch) and suggest (yes!) and brainstorm (what a help) and encouragement (ah, yes!). So with all these suggestions, I've gone over the whole manuscript at least FIVE or SIX times. I'm just about done. Maybe one more time skimming.

Then I'm sending it to Diana so she can start the rounds with publishing houses.

On my contemporary suspense: She's sending it to some more houses. We'll see where that goes. She says, it's just a matter of finding the right editor at the right time. Sigh.

I've suspended work on my cozy mystery because of all the editing, plus I hear that CBA publishing houses are not receiving anything in that genre right now. We'll see about that. Diana suggested I turn it into a suspense. Brooding on that one.

I did three chapters on the second book in my contemporary suspense series, but am cutting a lot of that and practically starting over.

I'm also anxious to get going on the second book in my historical suspense.

I have another one hubby and I are collaborating on that I need to work on.

I'm also musing on a short story that I've kept in mind that will take place in the early 1900's. A hobo story.

And I could always work on my "hitman" story. Don't you wonder what that's about?

Then I need to perhaps expand my romances.

Wouldn't you say I've got plenty to keep me busy?

Love ya all!





Quote:
I know so many writers who are a hundred times better than me and have longer, greater ideas than mine, but they gave up; they stopped. The biggest talent you can have is determination. Do you use the writing process as your ongoing excuse to keep exploring the world, meeting people, and learning things? If you can do that, then the writing itself will be its own payoff and reward. --Chuck Palaknuik

Blessings!