If there’s one thing I love about summer at the Jersey Shore, it’s the way books, conversation, and the coastal community seem to come together so naturally. And I’m especially excited to be part of an upcoming Brunch Author Panel at Barrier Island Books & Art in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, alongside four other talented authors! If you’re a reader who loves discovering new books, meeting local and independent authors, or simply spending a summer morning talking about stories, I

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

"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...