The Evolution of a Writer

I wonder sometimes what it is that makes someone want to be a writer. For me, it was a 5th-grade assignment to write a book for a class lending library. I started writing and never stopped. My daughter started writing stories in her journals when she was in middle school. I always involved her with my writing in various ways, from attending my book signings to helping out at our writers’ conference. When she finally told me she had written a book, I was over the moon and so proud. She’s written several now and is an Amazon bestselling author! Recently, she took her little one to her first in-store book signing. He loves to scribble in journals, and it makes me wonder: Will he find the spark to write a book in the future? I guess that’s the evolution of a writer. P.S. In the summer it’s a little hard to focus on things like my newsletter, but I will be sending one out shortly! For a chance to enter my monthly VIP newsletter giveaway, sign up at https://bit.ly/CaridadsNewsletter. As my way of saying thanks, you’ll get a link to download a free e-book!

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Happy National Fried Chicken Day

Happy National Fried Chicken Day! I love fried chicken, but I confess we don’t eat it very often because we don’t do fried foods at home anymore. The most I muster is breaded chicken cutlets in our toaster oven, which has an air fry function. They come out pretty well, but they’re just not the same as fried. Occasionally, especially if we’re down South, we’ll get fried chicken at a restaurant, and nom nom. So tasty. What about you? Do you love fried chicken? P.S. Looking for a beach read? Check out ONE SUMMER NIGHT, the first book in the At the Shore contemporary romance series. It’s a Romeo and Juliet-style story with a marriage bargain and happily-ever-after set on the Jersey Shore! Even better, it’s specially priced at 99 cents at https://amzn.to/4o0DtCW.

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Sunday Baseball Vibes

Good morning! We had quite a storm last night, but I’m hoping that it brought some cooler weather with it! It’s actually been too hot to go to the beach, my favorite place to be! After brunch with a friend and a quick trip to the store for some necessities, I’m hoping to hit the beach and get some reading done. Maybe come home and watch some baseball. We’ve been watching the Orioles and Rangers now. Our new teams! Hubby is following the Orioles because of Alonso, and I’m a Rangers fan because of Nimmo. Speaking of baseball, the Marauders box set of two baseball-themed romances is currently FREE in Kindle Unlimited. Download your copy today at https://amzn.to/4vqpngY.

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Happy 250 America – God Bless the USA

Happy birthday, America! I am blessed to have been given the opportunity to raise my family here. I am grateful for all that this great Nation has provided me. No words could express the depth of my gratitude, so all I can say is Happy 250, America. God bless the USA. I pray for you to have another amazing 250 years and to keep you safe from those who would tear you down.

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Time for the Tall Ships!

Time for the Tall Ships! I remember hearing about them in NY Harbor during the bicentennial, so when I heard they were back—and you could take a boat out to see them—I knew I had to go. Fireworks last night, more tonight, and a perfect Jersey Shore summer weekend ahead. Loving this 250th birthday celebration! P.S. Want a taste of Shore life? Grab ONE SUMMER NIGHT, specially priced at 99 cents. Download it at https://amzn.to/4o0DtCW.

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Happy National I Forgot Day!

Happy National I Forgot Day! I don’t know about you, but lately I forget a lot of things, like what I was about to do a minute earlier when I said I had to do… I think it’s because I have so much on my mind. Besides writing #3 in the new Crooked Pass Security K-9 Division series and creating a new series for you, I’m involved on the board of my condo and local writing group. Did I forget to mention the fabulous grandbaby? We are having so much fun with him this summer. He loves going to the beach and is getting the hang of playing in the waves. How about you? Do you find yourself forgetting things? Like maybe picking up your copy of DARKNESS CALLS, a book of my heart? If you haven’t already read this dark and edgy vampire romantic suspense, you can grab it for only 99 cents at https://amzn.to/4oUJ7qw.

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