SNOWY NIGHTS & MR. RIGHT is coming out in November, and the idea for this story actually came from real life. In 2021, a group of patrons at a British pub were snowed in together for four days during a blizzard. I read that story and immediately added it to my “book ideas” file. Can you imagine? Four days with a bunch of bar patrons? I’m sure it was inconvenient, but it also had to have been a blast.

That thought led to an inkling of an idea: what if a girl gets snowed in at a bar with her ex? And instead of just any old band playing, what if it’s a memorial concert for a mutual friend (because I just have to punch you in the feels)? I knew it was going to be a good story from the beginning, and the more I fleshed it out, the more it became a great story with lots of humor, tons of heart, and of course, loads of heat between our lovers. I can’t wait for you to meet Nicole and Justin – and the rest of the crowd at Maxi’s bar.

I know that headline seems like at oxymoron, but that really is the current state of things. My publishing calendar this year is pure insanity packed between my romance novels and my YA novels under my other pen name. I have resigned myself to a state of frenzy when it comes to getting words on paper and making sure those words are entertaining and enthralling.

But I’m also taking a step back. Or maybe I should say I’m in a holding pattern and considering a few steps sideways. This is referring specifically to my book show schedule for later this year and next, as I consider a possible cross-country move. I won’t have a firm idea of that until at least summer. It depends on a few critical factors, but if it works out, I’ll need to shift from east coast shows to more southwest and west coast shows. I’ve already got some key east coast shows booked for 2025/26 – I’m just not currently adding any more until I see how this all shakes out. I’ll let you know when/if the time comes.

I have two events on the near horizon: Love is in the Air, a romance book event at Ashcombe Farms in Mechanicsburg, PA on February 15th, and Happy Valley Comic Con at State College, PA (Nittany Arena) March 1st and 2nd. They’re both terrific events that feature lots of talented authors. If you’re in the area, be sure and stop by!

I’m rolling into year-end now, finishing up the last of the book shows and book fests, and plotting my strategy for next year as I put the finishing touches on SNOWBOUND. While that sounds like I’m slowing down, it’s quite the opposite.

2025 will bring a whole new direction for my writing projects – I’m sticking with romance, never fear, but I’m shifting the focus to more contemporary projects and not as much in paranormal. I can’t drop my love of otherworldly stories entirely, but you won’t see me banging out (pardon the spicy pun) three to four of them a year. The plan for now is one a year, and possibly a paranormal or fantasy novella anthology.

The rest of the work will be spicy rom-com, centered around a solid theme so that my titles have more continuity and instant cover recognition. I’ll give you all the juicy details (and the first cover reveal of the new theme) in January. I’m really excited about this – I mean, really, really excited! I can’t wait to share it all with you.

In the meantime, I’m still plugging away and the world keeps spinning and there are many books to be written and read. More news coming in the new year, I promise.