I am delighted to thank each and every one of you for supporting my writing career and my sanity. For any author, readers and writers go hand in hand. What would I do without you?
To say this has been an unusual year is an understatement. First, my husband planned to go scuba diving in the middle of the Pacific Ocean in April, so I decided to embark on a small tour to Italy exactly when the new virus was taking hold. Needless to say, when the virus erupted in northern Italy my trip was cancelled. So I switched destinations to Great Britain only to have that door slammed shut too. And my third choice, a tour of the South? You guessed it. Canceled. And our state is still pretty much shut down.
My husband recently renewed a pastime (bought a small airplane) so he is still a man on the go. He owned a dynamite single prop Mooney 231 turbo and is a super pilot. Still I’m waiting until January before I go up with him again. Often, I have wished I could use my computer to write while I’m doing something else. Truth is, writers are constantly writing, be it in the middle of the night or while exercising. I came up with one of my favorite manuscript ideas while running.
My husband, with his plane.
As the year winds down at warp speed, I am grateful I work from my home. Although I wouldn’t mind a secretary or an assistant to help me with research and keeping my papers straight.
Victor Emmanuel II National Monument, named for the first king of a united Italy, and dedicated to the ideas of Italian unification and liberation. (Image by Volker Glätsch from Pixabay)
I took a giant leap of faith and produced my first book in a new genre, Stage Fright. Wonderfully exciting, with only a few moments of stress, followed by a Christmas book To Rome with Love. Both are my new favorites. So it goes: my newest book is always my favorite.
A treat to pass a red Alfa Romeo like Mario’s sedan in From Rome with Love.
I’m so thankful to all of you. I don’t need to mention the author-reader relationship is beyond special. Where would we be without one another?
How can I thank you? By sending fifteen of you a paperback or an e-book of Stage Fright or From Rome with Love. The first five chosen will get their choice of paperback (US only) or e-book. The rest will get an e-book. Kindle or Nook.
Enter for a chance to win one of 15 copies of either Stage Fright or From Rome With Love
Winners have three days to respond. E-book (Kindle or Nook) winners must download their e-book in two days.
How can you thank me in return? Yes, please! Leave an online review for Stage Fright or From Rome with Love! Thanks!
I love your books, Kate, it is like watching actual conversations taking place. They also feel like I am really there. Thanks for all the writing.
Thank you Kate for all your wonderful books ❤️
In a new reader to your books but am looking forward to getting to know you! Thank you for the opportunity!
Really enjoyed your book A letter from Lancaster county…..have Starting from scratch to read soon. Marry Christmas
I would love to win one of these books… Thank you
thank you for the opportunity to win your books
I love your books and am now retiring after teaching this year. Yes, I quit in Dec.
Well I’ve Found Another Author I Love. Your Books Are Awesome. I’ve Added Your Books On My Christmas List.
I always enjoy reading your posts. Thanks for all the great books you write. Love them.
Thank you for this great giveaway. I’m entered. I invited my two friends to sign up for your newsletter. I haven’t read Stage fright yet.
Thank you for this generous giveaway. I do enjoy reading your books.
Romans 10:9-13; John 3:16-21
Thank you for the opportunity to win one of your books.
Love love all your books and stories! Can’t wait to read these and more! Would love to win.
Nice to hear from you and congrats on 2 new books!
Did you make it to PA. this year? I would sure like to go again!
love her books. A very talented woman and writer.
Thank you Kate!