Hi friend,
This month I'm sending you best wishes from Oaxaca City! (See image above for a taste. Aren't the street banners pretty?)
In this newsletter I'll share an update on my health and writing, a sneak peek at a new book marketing program for authors, and (only for newsletter subscribers) a special giveaway of two recent books I adored.
I haven't sent a newsletter since October. And that's because I got sick. Very sick. I wrote about it here on Instagram and Facebook. But, from late October through January it left me with no energy, stranded on the sofa.
The good news? After my awesome Hubby advocated to get special meds brought down to Mexico, I avoided going to the hospital. Now, in March, I finally feel normal — like I have my brain and energy back!
Hugest thanks to everyone who made encouraging comments on my social media or reached out. January was especially tough, and it helped to not feel alone.
Writing Update
The last few months were just not the moment for productivity, and I've tried to grant myself grace.
Funnily, my new book is called ERASING GRACE and deals with the topic of granting yourself forgiveness. It's the story of an adventure travel influencer with a secret past identity whose story (and childhood trauma) is suddenly thrust back into the news.
Getting back to writing can be hard after a gap, but thanks to brainstorming help from skilled author Maggie Smith, (author of the excellent novel, Truth and Other Lies), I recently completed a new 24 page outline. And in the last week, I'm finally back to rewrites!
In the mean time, if you haven't read my first book, The Exit Strategy, a fun feminist page turner that won 14 awards, please check it out!
New Podcast Season!
This month, I'm also deep into recording and editing a new season for The Best of Women's Fiction Podcast. Between my co-host Ashley Hasty having an adorable baby, and me being sick, we needed a few months break.
But we're back! Here's a quick TikTok video of the authors we selected for this season, starting next Saturday April 1st!
If you'd like to be updated on new episodes and the books Ashley Hasty and I recommend, just click here!
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A new book marketing program for authors
Since my debut in 2020, up and coming writers frequently ask for my help with planning their book launches. (Did you know I used to run marketing teams, launching startups, before I became an author?).
This month, I've been interviewing new authors. I've been hearing from them that book marketing is exciting, but also intimidating and overwhelming.
I plan to open up a small number of slots in a new group program starting this summer, for authors with books releasing in late 2023 or 2024 (details still to come!). The program will take the group, step by step, through everything needed for a successful book launch plan.
If you'd like to learn more, with access to free author resources as I release them, click here to join my updates list.
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A Special Book Giveaway!
Recently, I've read two fabulous new releases, and I wanted to share them with you.
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