Welcome new followers!! If you've recently searched for Thicker Than Water on Amazon or Barnes & Noble, you may have noticed a message like "Temporarily Out of Stock." If so, you're not alone—and fortunately, it's nothing to worry about. As an independent author, I occasionally hear from readers who wonder if my novel is no longer available or has gone out of print. Thankfully, neither is true. The message has everything to do with Print-on-Demand (“POD”) technology, which ha

Have you ever wondered why authors spend so much time talking about book pre-orders? If you've ever seen a favorite author celebrating pre-order milestones months before their book is released, you might have asked yourself, "Why does it matter if I order now instead of on release day?" The truth is that pre-orders are one of the most powerful ways readers can support an author—especially an independent author. Long before a new novel officially reaches bookstore shelves, eve

There are moments in a writer's journey that feel almost impossible to put into words. Today is one of them. After years of research, countless revisions, more cups of coffee than I care to admit, and a tremendous amount of encouragement from family, friends, beta readers, and fellow authors, I am thrilled to officially reveal the cover for my second novel... ✨ No Greater Love ✨ Book Two in A Cape May Trilogy Although a book cover may seem like a single image, to an author

If you're searching for atmospheric historical fiction set during the Prohibition era, you're in the right place.

Dive into the Jazz Age with 'No Greater Love' by Laura Quinn. Discover a haunting 1920s historical fiction novel filled with Cape May family secrets.

Turns out teaching full-time, writing historical fiction, and Mom Life isn’t a “light workload.” Who knew?

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May blog update 2024

"Spring is the time of plans and projects." ~ Tolstoy Plans and projects, indeed, lovely readers! If you're like me, it seems you blink...

I skipped a February update because revisions for No Greater Love are full-steam ahead! So much so, that I thought I’d treat you with the...

After the rush of the holidays, January always has felt like the longest…month…ever. Not so, for 2024, hopefully a sign of more good days...

It’s me, hi. For those new around here, I write characters who are beautifully broken #antiheroes. At least, I try to. The truth is,...

November has always been, hands-down, my favorite month of the year. Pumpkin spice and everything nice! A time of Thanksgiving, and I...

"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." ~ Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery Hello readers! I hope your...

Hello dear readers! I'm happy to announce that, not only did my littles return to school without a hitch, but our bathroom project is...

So... this happened. Yes, that's a jackhammer. In my home. No, we're not prepping for a fancy-schmancy remodel. Just taking care of a...

Summer, to me, will forever be equated with the Jersey Shore. I like to think of myself as a "Shoobie-but-not-really-a-Shoobie," if there...

Greetings Friends! I hope your summer is off to a wonderful start! If you follow my socials, you'll note that I've been a bit quiet...

Hello Dear Readers! I hope your spring is going well! Between the kiddos' activities schedule and some recent promotional events I've...

Greetings my dear readers! After a long hibernation, I’m coming into Spring with some BIG updates for you. I know weekends can fill up...