SUMMER/FALL SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:

It’s been a wild summer so far but settling down. Which means it’s time to get out there and push my writing and creativity agenda on anyone who will listen, and some that don’t want to.

I’ll be speaking at Fort Collins Comic Con, on a panel with Rod Martinez and Heather Hein on August 15th on writing sci-fi and fantasy, and another panel with Heather on How to write your novel in 1000 easy steps. We’ll be answering questions about writing, creativity, story, and all the dirty bits of the trade that you didn’t want to know.

I’ll be hosting a table for Writing Heights at Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers 2026 GOLD CONFERENCE in October (1st through the 4th) in Aurora Colorado. If you’re a writer and you’ve never been to a conference, I highly recommend this one. Something for every level and so many great writers to talk to.

Our annual Fall Retreat (WHWA) is still open for registration! It will take place September 10th-13th. Three days of nothing but solid writing time where I cook (it’s really not that bad) and clean and make you coffee or tea so you can just focus on your work. The venue is in Winter Park and, y’all, it’s stunning! Register HERE. Spots get snagged fast.

NEW SERIES COMPLETE!

I could tell it had been a while since I updated my events because I had a whole series come out since the last time I touched this page. That’s probably in part to the fact I’m too busy writing to mess with my website, and also last year was a harrowing and tough time for my family, so the ‘Events’ page gathered some cobwebs while I took care of my kiddos.

All of that to say, I have three new books out: Time to Byrne, Courting the Lion, and releasing August 11th- Heir to Time. You can find them HERE or through 5 Prince Publishing HERE.

Here are the blurbs from the books

TIME TO BYRNE:

When Lillian Byrne falls down a staircase in 2023 and wakes up in 1812, her entire world is upended. But more than just the unintended time leap, she finds herself facing a dangerous, and possibly deadly future. Suffering a head injury, helpless in the Regency Era and all its tight laced rules about propriety, Lillian must find a way home before she becomes part of her family’s tragic history. Though she is reunited with her long lost father, who works for a secret society dedicated to keeping the timeline intact, her troubles multiply when her heart becomes involved.

Enlisting the help of the dashing Dr. Matthew Blackwell, she is tasked to fit in until she can find a way back home. But will her sudden engagement to the violent Mr. Sutton, and her growing affection for Dr. Blackwell lead to the tragic destiny already written in history?No Words After I Love You is a contemporary 40+ romance, with dual 1st Person POV, exploring the themes of loss, survivor’s guilt, love, and joy, with a poetic eye and philosophical musing. The book explores how we find purpose after loss and how we convince our hearts to love when the prospect seems impossible.

COURTING THE LION:

Dr. Richard Shaw is a quiet librarian, content in his simple life… until the revelation of time travel shakes up his quiet world. When he wakes to find his country in shambles, he must follow the threads of time back to the cannon event that brought down his once-peaceful present. But when he risks everything to save one man, how will he save his heart from falling?

Thomas Alexander does not want to become Duke of Marlborough. So much so, that he’d rather take a blade to his heart to avoid it. But when the strange lion of a man ruins his plans by saving his life, he is forced to confront old heart wounds and the truth of his desires.

Will Richard and Thomas be able to resist their undeniable chemistry long enough to make sure that history is set right? Or will their love only lead to death?

HEIR TO TIME:

Lillian Blackwell is in trouble, again. Chasing after the coveted Artifact for the secret society of Timekeepers was supposed to be a piece of cake, but Lillian soon unravels a mystery thousands of years in the making. She is not the only one hunting for the power to control and wield time. Alistair Dumont will stop at nothing; lies, seduction, even murder, to get his hands on the world-changing device for his own nefarious use.

Reunited with the lovable Doctor Richard Shaw, his daring husband, Thomas and their gregarious daughter, Natalie, Matthew stumbles back in time to help save Lillian from an adventure, clearly gone wrong. When the lovers are reunited in 1925 Cairo they must use all of their bravery, smarts, and strength to survive and save the Artifact. But when the truth of its power is revealed, will it tear Lillian and Matthew apart?

BOOK SIGNINGS: So far, the only one that’s for sure in the books is a signing in conjunction with Cherry on Top (a great romance book store in Fort Collins) and the Romance Writers of the Rockies. August 15th from 4-6pm at Cherry on Top. So excited to partner with this fabulous, local book store. Stop on by!

Writing Heights Writing Association: What’s Up?

Well, I have to tell you, from a few years ago membership is down but the cost of running things has risen. So unfortunately this year, we had to raise membership fees. It’s been three years since we’ve done that, and I still like to think we’re a pretty inclusive group. If you added up all the benefits (free classes, free critique groups, free write ins, free newsletter with so many resources, discounts on the yearly retreat, and free group meetings to encourage and educate) you’re getting way more than you actually pay for. If you’re a beginning writer, a writer who’s stuck, or even an experienced writer looking for a community who can inspire, support and uplift you, check us out. I pay a small team of really fantastic women who help to keep things running, but I don’t pay myself, and won’t until the group can regain some of its numbers and we’re once again able to offer our members even more. This is a community, not a business venture for me. It’s about building and growing a writing community that’s strong enough to thrive in the face of so many challenges. I hope you’ll join us! WRITING HEIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION