by michelle | Nov 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Have you ever had a really bad year? In The Second Chance Year by Melissa Wiesner, pastry chef Sadie is overwhelmed by a few bad choices that snowballed to leave her where she is on New Year’s Eve: the couch of her brother’s best friend’s apartment, working at a...
by michelle | Nov 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Christmas romance novels are like holiday desserts: they come in many different recipes, baked with different flavors to suit all tastes, while completely satisfying readers with much-needed happy endings. Baking it Merry by Samantha Chase combines the enemies to...
by michelle | Nov 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
During the holiday season, readers who don’t have as much time to read should consider Christmas-themed short stories and novellas. Queen of Southern women’s fiction Mary Kay Andrews has crafted a story that has everything her readers have come to expect: a quirky...
by michelle | Nov 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
Lovers of Hallmark Christmas movies will undoubtedly enjoy The Christmas Inn by Pamela Kelley, a cute Cape Cod story about a family-owned bed and breakfast, second-chance romances, and small-town festivities centered around Christmas and New Year’s. When Riley loses...
by michelle | Oct 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Family members keeping secrets from each other is nothing new, but in One Big Happy Family, the resulting chaos makes for a cute Christmas read. Julie Parker is in her early 50s but secretly dating a younger man. Her son Nick has decided he does not want to take over...
by michelle | Sep 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
If you’re looking for your next incredible read, look no further. Liane Moriarty’s new book, a cup of tea, and my book sleeve to protect this autographed hardcover. Check out the book sleeves by Rhonda here. I have some favorite authors and Liane Moriarty...
by michelle | May 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
According to Postpartum Support International, 1 in 5 moms and 1 in 10 dads suffer from postpartum depression. I am 1 of those 5. When my daughter was born in 2003, I was unprepared to experience the overwhelming anger mixed with sadness that filled my days following...
by michelle | May 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
In honor of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, I am running a sale from today through Friday, May 31, 2024. In-stock paperback copies of my memoir, You are Not Alone: My Experience with Postpartum Depression, purchased directly from me are buy one, get one free....
by michelle | May 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I will be sharing my story at the Round Lake Area Public Library on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 7 pm. I will be joined by mental health professional Michelle Schaefer who will be on hand to help answer questions. This event...
by michelle | Jul 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
Bookshop.org is offering some deals in competition with Prime Days. My book You are Not Alone is on sale; there is also free shipping on all orders and a free tote for those who purchase $100 worth of books. If you purchase a copy of my book from their site during...
