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?

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...