This week, February 2nd, is crepe day in France, la chandeleur in French, and Candlemas in English, when people feast on crêpes though no one is quite certain why. In any case, the ancient tradition, also known as the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ, the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin …

Finalist in Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Sometimes there is good book news … news that boosts a writer’s flailing confidence! Very happy to see my novel, Lake of Echoes is a finalist in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards. Read about all the FINALISTS HERE BUY a copy of Lake of Echoes, available in ebook and paperback from all the usual retailers. …

Chill with a Book
Readers’ Award & Cover of the Month
LATEST RELEASE
The Sainte-Marie-du-lac Series Book 1
France seethes in the wake of social unrest, eight-year-old Juliette is caught up in the turmoil of her parents’ fragmenting marriage.
Unable to bear another argument, she flees her home.