October 20, 2025

It’s true that Lisa Bernard is a friend of mine – especially after writing this amazing article about me. But I was completely blown away by this wonderful review of my work. It makes me feel that perhaps I’m not an impostor after all, and that my books mean something to readers. Her blog is…

October 16, 2025

I’m excited to tell you that the book launch for my debut novel, A Beginner’s Guide to Starting Over, is coming up this Sunday, April 23, at 4pm, at Byrd’s Books in Bethel, CT. I couldn’t have come this far without the support of my readers and writer friends, so thank you! If you can,…

April 19, 2023

We were a select group at today’s meeting, but we covered a lot of subjects ranging from copyright to army libraries. The season for writing events is underway and there are plenty to choose from. Keep reading to find out more. Author and writing teacher Tessa Smith McGovern, is offering a 12-week virtual writing MFA…

April 17, 2023

I’m excited to tell you that the book launch for my debut novel, A Beginner’s Guide to Starting Over, is coming up this Sunday, April 23, at 4pm, at Byrd’s Books in Bethel, CT. I couldn’t have come this far without the support of my readers and writer friends, so thank you! If you can,…

January 28, 2023

Today’s author is Annie Cathryn, whose debut novel, The Friendship Breakup, will be published on February 7, by Alcove Press. A story about the importance of female friendship, the dynamics that can leave someone out in the cold, and the effort it takes to re-establish relationships, this book has both humor and some tears. A…

August 6, 2021

The Accidental Suffragist, Galia Gichon’s debut novel takes place in New York from 1911-19. Helen Fox, a working mother as so many poor women were forced to be then, decides, after the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, to fight for better conditions for women workers, and eventually for the vote. Meticulously researched, the novel paints a…

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