Fall Book News & Giveaway!

Happy Fall!

Where did the year go? Just two more months. Can you believe it? It’s been a beautiful fall in Missouri. Westland (Essie’s Roses Book 2) published in January, and I’m excited readers continue to find and enjoy my Essie’s Roses series–thanks to you!

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Heartfelt thanks for your amazing support this year. With so many historical fiction reads published in 2022, I’m grateful you gave Essie’s Roses, Westland, and the updated edition of my novel Water Lily Dance your time and attention. And if you’ve added my novels to your TBR list, thank you! I hope you enjoy the escape. Don’t forget to leave your reviews! They are a tremendous help.

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Thankful for You

Thank you for your continued support and encouragement as I navigate what’s next for my writing career. I just can’t stop thanking you because I know without you, there wouldn’t have been an Essie’s Roses sequel. Essie’s Roses book three? I’m excitedly writing and planning more stories, including those beyond Westland’s front porch. But I love hanging out with wise Delly sipping strawberry lemonade.

I’m taking a break pondering all and will keep you posted on what’s next for the women at Westland and beyond. I truly hope for another opportunity to provide a heartfelt historical escape for my readers. Stay tuned.

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Westland Book Award Winner!

Thrilled WESTLAND (Essie’s Roses Book 2) is a Readers’ Favorite Award Winner for Best Southern Fiction 2022! Thank you always for your beautiful support for my books and sharing the love. I really can’t do this without you.

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Facebook Giveaway!

To celebrate, visit me on Facebook to enter for your chance to win a cornucopia of gifts: a copy of my new novel WESTLAND, Heather Gudenkauf’s latest suspenseful read, THE OVERNIGHT GUEST, and the new edition of my novel WATER LILY DANCE . . . AND an extra little surprise. Woo-hoo! Like, comment, or share my Facebook post for your chance to win. Hurry! Giveaway ends Thursday, November 17th when I’ll announce 1 winner.

Please don’t forget to visit my Facebook timeline for my latest post if you follow me on Facebook. I always appreciate you sharing my book news and helping me spread the word. You can also follow me on Goodreads. I love seeing what you’re reading and reviewing.

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Fall’s Peace

Wishing you a fall season filled with a harvest full of fun, beauty, and peace. I have never been great at allowing myself time to rest. It’s time.

Nature, whether a secret garden, a forest cove, or the splendor of the colors of fall, fills my stories with the hope of new beginnings, dreaming again, and letting go. I know too well the challenges of letting go of stress during trying storms. But storms will pass. They can’t last forever.

If you’re walking through a difficult time, be encouraged and comforted in knowing that light is always around the corner. Sunny times are ahead. As Evie and Essie might say, we declare it to be so.

Give yourself the rest you need and enjoy the season . . . and a great book! Happy fall.

Happy reading,

Michelle