Update on 'Legacy of Grandpa's Grapevine

Lighthouse Publishers have passed on 'Legacy of Grandpa's Grapevine' with the reason of a 'memoir-like' fictional story does not fit their typical published genre. My little story will be sent to publishers in the New Year. I am confident someone soon will fall in love with the Manciano family, as much as I have creating them. "You have to come to your closed doors before you get to your open doors...What if you knew you had to go through 32 closed doors before you got to your open door? Well, then you'd come to closed door number eight and you'd think, 'Great, I got another one out of the way'...Keep moving forward." Joel Osteen

Book Review: 'The Rancher's Second Chance' by Davalynn Spencer

     On a snowy New England weekend, I had a strange experience. My house was clean, the dog was sleeping and I had completed my writing tasks by early Saturday afternoon. I said to myself, 'Now what do I do?'  Hmmm... read a book!

    After spending the past few months using Facebook to help build my platform and researching what other authors do, I remembered a few author websites that really peeked my interest. One in particular was author Davalynn Spencer. As a New England girl who has traveled out west a few times, I fell in love with the area at first sight.  The west has great scenery, charming people and a value system that puts family & good friends above all else. Davalynn's country website and posts on Facebook caught my attention.

     I researched a few of her books and decided to download 'The Rancher's Second Chance'.  I made myself a cup of tea, plate of cookies and snuggled under one of my favorite blankets on the couch. As my dog, Maggie, found a comfortable spot beside me and the snow began to fall at a steady rate, I began to read the first chapter.  The story immediately makes you fall in love with Laura Bell. She not only is trying to start a new life on her own, but trying to do so while looking good among many embarrassing mishaps. We've all been there ladies!

     Davalynn Spencer has a unique way of sharing the male and female point of view & insecurities each sex has- and getting it right! I also loved the bit of knowledge gained about cattle ranching and living out west. Without giving away the ending, I want to know more about Eli and Laura Bell. So Davalynn, how about a sequel?


   

Technical Difficulties

Sorry for the lack of blogging on my website the past few months. I had some website issues, but all resolved now. 

I did post a few things on Facebook. I found the immediate response interesting and educational.  People I have never met would click like, share or comment. I asked a friend why she responded to my post on Facebook, but never added a comment to my website. Her response, 'It's just quicker on Facebook.'

I guess my agent was right- people like quick, to the point and pictures. If I blog using a list- even better! So, here it goes:
1. Book is still being read at Lighthouse Publishers.
2. I will have shorter blogs in the future.
3. Picture of my buddy-