Dear Friends,
Happy New Year! Lots of updates since I was last in touch!
On the writing front, my new novel, Daughter of a Promise, will be released on April 2nd. I am very proud of this book and I am grateful for the positive feedback to date. Kirkus gave it a starred review and Foreword called it, “….a powerful feminist novel set during a tumultuous year in New York.”
And yes, it’s a love story! A retelling of the legend of David and Bathsheba. My protagonist’s journey of love, loss, and self-awareness is one, I hope, many readers will relate to. Fans of Eden and The Nine, will enjoy the reappearance of some familiar characters and revisiting a beloved Rhode Island beach town.
If you preorder Daughter of a Promise, and forward me a screenshot or photo of the receipt, I’ll send you an ebook download of Eden as a thank you! Preorders boost book-selling algorithms, so I would truly appreciate your support.
In other news … John and I have bundled our passions for food, wellness, and the environment into a new venture called Flynn Creek Farm. It’s a 420-acre farm southwest of Madison, WI where we are growing veggies for the Forage Kitchens fast-casual restaurant chain. The master plan for the farm involves returning organic matter to the topsoil to grow small grains and graze cattle. We have dreams of planting an orchard and becoming a destination for education and eco-tourism. Building the wonderful team at Flynn Creek has brought both of us much joy as well as humility and new learning. I will always write fiction, but don’t be surprised if my content is inspired by this new adventure!
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With Much Gratitude,
Books I’ve read this winter and highly recommend:
Little Monsters, by Adrienne Brodeur
Great Expectations, by Charles Dickens
Yellowface, by R.F. Kuang
Black Earth Wisdom, by Leah Penniman
Wellness, by Nathan Hill
Congrats on another novel, & yes, I will pre-order!
YAY! Looking forward to the new book!