Singing on Pirate Ships and Clean Romance Promo

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My husband, Robert, has an eclectic taste in music: from Mongolian throat singing, sea shanties, and bard core. A few years ago, he discovered the UK band, The Longest John’s, after their rendition of the classic sea shanty song, “The Wellerman” captured millions of views. Robert even joined their Wellerman community project, recording himself singing the song and submitting his …

Dream Come True: Published and Launched my Fiction!

Sarah SoonChristmas, Christmas at Sonshine Barn, Good Tidings Christmas Anthology, Holidays, Writing

I’m currently reading the non-fiction book The Hidden Life of Trees* by Peter Wohlleben. Have you read this book? Peter’s a forester in Germany, and he explores how trees are like human families. He dives deep into their root systems to discover they work together to survive. Wohlleben discovers something profound when he strolled through the forest and came upon a “stone” near …

Book Signing Event!

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I’m having a book signing event in my hometown in Gaylord, Michigan. And cool bonus, it’s on Small Business Saturday (November 25th). What better than to support small businesses throughout the city. My father is joining me! He’ll be signing his non-fiction book, Farmer D’s Love Letters to His Grandkids. If you’re in Northern Michigan, stop by. Win a gift …

We’re featured on Words for Writers Podcast

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Ginny Yttrup, an award-winning author, writing coach, and developmental editor, featured us on her Words for Writers podcast. Her podcast features words of inspiration and instruction for writers from authors, coaches, editors, and herself. So, we dive into helpful topics for fellow authors, yet it’s enlightening for readers as well. Here’s the link: Enjoy!    

Story Inspiration for J.B Wilson’s An Innkeeper’s Wife

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Sarah’s Note: If you received a paperback of Good Tidings but didn’t see J.B. Wilson’s story inspiration for “An Innkeeper’s Wife”, here’s the entry she wrote: Since I have multiple food allergies, I loved leaning into the challenge and opportunity of contributing to an anthology including holiday recipes. I hope Sophie’s story encourages folks struggling to relate to their own …