What I’ve Been Up To This Month
I find it hard to believe that we are half way through the final month of 2025. I don’t know about you but it went by in a flash.
In summary: Personally, I have had both personal challenges and achievements. Health wise took a big turn in this fall for me and I have just had to learn to go with the flow. My family continues to thrive and flourish, with their own challenges and achievements. I published the first book in the new Sydney Jones Mystery Series (Perilous Pins) and completed my draft of the second book. I got to spend lots of time at my trailer on the lake, where I spent my days near the water and my nights around the fire. I met some wonderful new friends who have become permanent fixtures in my life. I am heading into 2026 with hope and a tiny bit of trepidation. That’s life, I think.
Some details: I finished writing my draft for Book #2 in the Sydney Jones Mystery Series, and I am now working on the editing. This is a time consuming process, however, I love the feeling of finally being able to see my vision come to life.
Book #2 is called Airwaves and Alibis. It features another real local business(Central and Northern Ontario, Canada) . Just like Book #1.
The story is still set in the fictional town of Blueberry Falls, and the characters are all fictional. They are not based on any real people, however, they are inspired by many of the real people that I have interacted with while researching this novel.
I have a tentative cover design ready to go, however that is not yet finalized. I am hoping Airwaves and Alibis will be released by the end of January. I will keep you all posted.
On another note, the cover of Book #1 has been changed. Please let me know what you think. I realize it is not quite the same cozy mystery book theme, however, it is still, definitely a “whodunit” themed cover. The photo of Riverbowl on the back cover is still the same.
On a more personal note, I was under the weather for a good portion of November, which slowed down my writing process, however, I still packed out over 37,000 words towards my draft and completed it the first week of December.
Below is the tentative cover for Airwaves and Alibis. Let me know what you think.
Upcoming Events
While I do not have any upcoming public events scheduled for December, I do have lots of things scheduled with family and friends. And I think the rest of the winter will be filled with new book launch type events. I will let you know as they are scheduled.
Oops, almost forgot. One really fun event that is in the very beginning stages of planning, is a potential live murder mystery event, based on Perilous Pins. Let me know your thoughts on this please.
🎯 Please Leave a Review
I cannot stress enough, the importance of leaving a book review. If you have read Perilous Pins and have not yet left a review, please, please, help me out, and leave one. It would mean the world to me.
On Amazon, I think that if you have purchased $50+ in the last year, you are able to leave a review. I will add the direct link to the review below.
If you don’t use Amazon, a personal email with a review is also extremely helpful. I truly do want your input.
Amazon Review Link for Perilous Pins
Thanks so much 😊
Book of the month
I completed “A Court of Mist and Fury” while I was under the weather and I really enjoyed it.
I also read “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros” which I also really enjoyed.
Check it out if you like these types of books. For me, these 2 series are a nice change from my typical cozy mystery reads.
Perilous Pins Universal eBook Link
https://books2read.com/u/3Rp95j
Paperback copies of Perilous Pins are available on Amazon, Lobo, Barns & Noble, Smashwords (and other online retailers) or you can find locally at Riverbowl in Burk’s Falls, and Smokin’ Hot BBQ in Huntsville, Ontario, Canada
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