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Chautona Havig

Chautona Havig

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Deepest Roots of the Heart

Juana Briones: a California Heroine (Deepest Roots of the Heart)

Another research gem that I unearthed while writing Deepest Roots of the Heart was an amazing Californio woman, Juana Briones.  I do not remember Briones from my study of California history.  I don't know if she simply wasn't included or if somehow I missed her (I suspect the former), but this is Continue Reading

Historical Surprises: Deepest Roots of the Heart

Historical fiction requires a completely different writing process from contemporary fiction that takes place in completely fictional locales. My research for the Rockland Chronicles is usually limited to ensuring that I have the right style of phone for the era, seeing how to make candles from Continue Reading

Inspiration for Legacy of the Vines

Inspiration for Legacy of the Vines

(note: links in this post may be affiliate links, and I may receive a commission at no cost to you) When I was fifteen, we moved out to the middle of the Mojave desert (in Mojave, California, no less) and lived there in an eighteen foot travel trailer--no electricity or running water.  I was in Continue Reading

Legacy of the Vines- The making of a book trailer

Book Trailer (Deepest Roots of the Heart)

When I first started to work on the trailer for Deepest Roots of the Heart, the title was still Casa de Sueños, and I was still trying to remember to hit Alt+164 to get the ñ in the word.  I found the grapes right away--perfect.  But finding other videos proved difficult.  They were either too Continue Reading

Release of Deepest Roots of the Heart

Today's the day!  Deepest Roots of the Heart has been released!  I am so excited!  After being certain I would never consider publishing traditionally,  Waterfall Press changed my mind last April.  Nine months later (the analogy of giving birth to a book just took on a whole new meaning), here we Continue Reading

Just another hour... Tea is Pumpkin Masala Chai fr Just another hour...
Tea is Pumpkin Masala Chai from Marcella's Enchanted Cottage and blueberry cinnamon roll courtesy of #6daughter
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Yum... seriously the best beef ever. So glad we go Yum... seriously the best beef ever. So glad we got some,  but so many missed out. 
Thanks @robsogbbq
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If you haven't read Seek and Hide by @amandagsteve If you haven't read Seek and Hide by @amandagstevens , stop everything and order this book. Then schedule dinner delivery the day it arrives and dive in. Chilling,  inspiring,  and proof that Amanda is a stellar Storyteller.
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#ChristFic
Reposted from @beccawierwille Less than one month Reposted from @beccawierwille Less than one month until release day for Road Trip Rescue! 🚘 🐶 Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 24 to help me celebrate sending this story into the world. 

Also, prepare for more posts than normal. I’m excited to launch this book. 🥳
I think the moon is embracing autumn, too. I think the moon is embracing autumn,  too.
Reposted from @lisaphillipsbks Woot! Happy release Reposted from @lisaphillipsbks Woot! Happy release day, @lovereadwriterepeat
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