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Spring in my Step!

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I see I’ve been preempted again and I’m not impressed. My picture and story should come first. I’m a bit spoilt! Miss Penny Speaking. Well, at last I was outside without either boots or coat with a spring in my step; a little chilly on the paws but I can walk on grassy patches and feel the wind in my fur. My walking routine is back to normal and that is a good thing as Susan is ignoring me, other than the walks. She is busy with yet another project. She’s great at coaching people to write books. I didn’t know this, but then I’m a dog so what do I know, Susan says that many people with small businesses want to write a book to add value to their business. She discusses the business side of things all the time with me and even my doggie brain thinks this is a great idea. Not that I would have a clue how to write a nonfiction book but Susan has the expertise and is finally expanding the coaching, How to Write a Nonfiction Book for your Business – A three-month coaching program. So, I will gaze out of the window waiting for my walks, pawing at Susan’s knee to remind her I’m here. Ah! It’s a dog’s life. If you are interested contact Susan  click here.

New edition of Susan’s Reader Group News will be out on Tuesday with Episode 6 of The Blue Pendant on YouTube.

Giveaway – Books I’ve Read – A Forget-get-me-not Journal.  A journal for keeping track of the books you’ve read.

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Episode 5 of The Blue Pendant series –  Mr Pickles Makes his Move  now available on YouTube. Can you help Susan get 100 subscribers to her YouTube Chanel?

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YouTube video serialized version of The Blue Pendant

Excerpts from Lavender Cottage Romance Series(formerly The Narrowboat Romance Series). Readings from the book launch

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Latest edition of Susan’s Readers Group New  Belonging

Prison Bars

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Prison Bars! Miss Penny Speaking. Neither Susan nor I, are behind bars, except if I’m in my crate. Susan says it’s for my own safety. When I was a pup, I chewed things, the furniture, shoes, electrical cords, that’s kind of dangerous, but now I’m a preteen, I did the math… What! How do I do math? Easy multiply 19 months by 7 years and you get 11 1/2 years. However, I do love to paw things off the coffee table; coasters, napkins and books. Okay, chewing books is not a good idea.

Susan rarely gets cross with me but a chewed book means, a good talking too. My tail goes between my legs, head down with very sad eyes. It takes about a minute before I’m picked up, cuddled and Susan whispers she’s sorry. It works every time. Psst! The crate’s not that bad; I have a comfy bed, lots of treats and soothing Reiki music lulls me to sleep. Oh, I’m being reminded there are several announcements today. Oh, and scroll  down to  Quick References for easy links etc.  

Book Signing: Sat March 9th 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Coles in Carlingwood Mall.

Click here for Episode 4 of The Blue Pendant  P.S. Susan says if you enjoy The Blue Pendant series on YouTube please like and subscribe. 100 subscribers entitles Susan to a personalized link another privileges.

Click here for the New edition of Susan’s Reader Group News with bonuses 

Click here and Sign up and get a free copy – Forget-get-me-not Journal – Books I’ve Read

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Susan’s website – http://susanajennings.com

 My books – Synopsis and Where to buy

Contact Susan – susan(at)susanajennings.com

 Susan’s YouTube Channel All videos – click here  

YouTube video serialized version of The Blue Pendant

Excerpts from Lavender Cottage Romance Series(formerly The Narrowboat Romance Series). Readings from the book launch

Susan’s Readers Group News – Subscribe  

Latest edition of Susan’s Readers Group News

Whacky Words!

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Whacky Words! Miss Penny Speaking that might seem odd coming from a dog because I can’t talk, I can bark although I don’t do that very often, the noise scares me. I may not speak but I understand several words. Hungry means dinner’s on the way, Ah, she’s so cute means some loving is coming, good girl means I’ve done you-know-what in the right place and I get treats. Oh yes, and treats means a milk bone or tasty morsel. Where’s your baby, means go fetch my pink lamb that’s usually at bedtime. So, why am I talking about words? Susan has been embroiled in words this week, 352 thousand words that’s how many words there are in The Sackville Hotel Trilogy Boxset, three books in one (e-books). However, last night just as they were being uploaded Susan discovered some chapters in the wrong order, talk about words… well, the words I heard were not for my young ears… it was not a pretty sight. Susan’s okay now and the boxset will be ready later today. By the way, body language works just as well as words. I get most of what I want by looking cute. Susan says to tell you the next edition of Susan’s Readers Group News will be out this week. Bye for now!

 

 

Strong, beautiful Anna as clever as any man, defies society, challenges marriage but loves passionately twice. Survives betrayal, bullying, even murder that almost breaks her. An epic saga that spans five decades from Edwardian Britain to the 1960s Cold War. Heartwarming and at times heartbreaking. Kobo.com

 

 

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Shaking My Booties!

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Dec 1st, only twenty-four days before Christmas, Miss Penny speaking. I am not sure what all the fuss is about or exactly what Christmas is but it certainly gets a lot of attention and it seems to put me in my create more often as Susan goes out shopping. On her last shopping trip, she came home with two things for me, one good and one bad. The good thing was a new toy, it is a pink animal, exactly what it is, is hard to determine, but it is just the right size and fits in my mouth perfectly, it squeaks and I can shake the heck out of it. The other item is not so great and as much as I shake these things called booties they snuggle up to my feet. Susan tells me it is to keep the salt and ice off my feet and I will admit that is a good idea. However, getting these booties on is an ordeal, they are small and stretchy but getting my paw inside is a challenge. I’m not sure it’s worth it and I suspect Susan feels the same. I noticed yesterday afternoon; we went walking sans booties. I’m fine with that because if I pull my paws up and look as though I’m in pain and shiver–I can do that well– Susan picks me up anyway.

I thought after the books were published things might be quiet, but this week Susan has been making videos, which is very disturbing. There I am, taking a nap in my bed and suddenly I get a blast of Susan’s voice coming from her laptop. Now that is weird! Okay, now I’ll explain. Susan is reading into her laptop and then she uploads it to her Youtube Channel, no idea what that is, and then she plays back through her laptop. It’s kind of cool; especially as I actually star in one of the movies… well, perhaps more of a cameo performance. Susan says to tell you, if you’re looking for books to give away as gifts she has a supply on hand and of course Amazon and other retailers have them for sale. That’s it from me today over to Susan.

Miss Penny is correct, I have made four short videos this week; short readings from the new books. Click here for my Youtube channel and this is the start of regular readings on YouTube. I’m thinking of serializing some of my books, your comments on the subject would be appreciated. Comment below or email. If you are interested in listening to regular readings, subscribe to my YouTube Channel. More about my videos and the unique family connection and story behind my interest in video making in Susan’s Reading Group News. If you’re not on the list sign up today. I promise I do not spam. Read the article in December’s issue.

Book News:

Authors and publishers rush to get books out for Christmas so there are many being released but nothing is standing out. I had to search for book news today. This is what I found, The Secret Orphan by Glynnis Peters due for release December 18th. The ad compares it to The Secret Wife by Gill Paul, which is a favourite of mine. I don’t know the author but the cover and title grabbed me immediately, (always judge a book by its cover) and the story is about the blitz in Coventry U.K. during WW 2, a place and time that interests me because of my own historical writing. The advanced reader reviews are mixed, which I also find exciting and a challenge to form my own opinion.

Books I’m Reading: Fiction:

Kate Morton is my current reading, I am a big fan of Ms. Morton’s books and this is the latest The Clockmakers Daughter this book is not an easy read, there are multiple points of view and multiple time settings. It took me a while to get into the story and I had difficulty following some characters. I actually started it three times. I was over a hundred pages in, before I figured out the clockmaker’s daughter. But now I’m into the story and it is looking good.

The books are available at online retailers. Click the title, make your choice

The Blue Pendant Book I     Anna’s Legacy Book II    Sarah’s Choice Book III

First in series The Blue Pendant  on sale on  $4.99

Anna’s Legacy and Sarah’s Choice E-book at all online retailers $4.99

Check out the synopsis on My Books page. A great Book club read

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Writing Courses: I have put the marketing of these courses on hold until after Christmas, Get Rid of Page Fright & Write – Course 1 is available at the discounted price of $47 at http://just-for-writers.teachable.com More updates will come at the end of this year.page. A great Book club read

At the Vets & New Novella

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*** “I’m not sure I’ll like that!

Miss Penny Speaking. I don’t remember going to this place before, it’s called The Vets. I’m not sure I liked it. Oh, the people were nice and I put on my charm, who can resist me, but I was prodded about and then unexpectedly poked with two needles and it hurt and Susan seemed to think it was okay. I thought it was rather rude. Susan said it was my vaccinations and the vet said I was too skinny, I thought that was rude too. Anyway, the skinny part is good because I now get some very tasty food — meat in gravy — that was good for a couple of days but now I’m full. Susan is fussing because I’m not eating enough. Let’s see what she tempts me with next. And… can you believe I was left alone all day, well not quite, grandson, William came to look after me in the morning and Sheila came in the afternoon. You may have noted that the blog is a day late because Susan was selling her books at the Hintonburg Craft Fair. I had better, pass you over to Susan as she has some book news.

More Romance is in the air! I have excellent news, Christmas at Lavender Cottage click here – A Christmas novella in The Narrowboat Series is available from a variety of online retailers as an e-book and both e-book and paperback are available from Amazon. Link to your retailer of choice. Or if you prefer to wait, I will have paperback copies $10 on Dec 8th. Did I mention that this novella includes recipes and I broke down and I am sharing my coveted, yummy, Scottish Shortbread recipe in this book?

If you didn’t get your copy of When Love Ends Romance Begins I still have copies. I think the two books would make great Christmas gifts? As a bonus, I have matching coffee mugs to give away. (pick-up only. Sorry postage is too expensive and unreliable) Live on Youtube; readings coming next week

Books I’m Reading: Fiction: I finished  The Kingfisher Secret the headline that sucked me in — The author is a respected writer and former journalist. His identity is being kept secret in order to protect the source of the ideas that inspired this novel — was not deceiving but I found the story lacked something, perhaps because of all the secrecy and anonymity. It definitely was not in the James Bond category for a spy novel. If, and I understand this was the target, it was written to reveal the political truth and point fingers at a governing president and his wife, it succeeded in the sense of similarities of characters and some events, but I fail to see the intended impact. Perhaps if the reader can read more into the political intrigue they might enjoy it more than I did.

The books are available at online retailers. Click the title, make your choice

The Blue Pendant Book I     Anna’s Legacy Book II    Sarah’s Choice Book III

First in series The Blue Pendant  on sale on  $4.99

Anna’s Legacy and Sarah’s Choice E-book at all online retailers $4.99

Check out the synopsis on My Books page. A great Book club read

Writing Courses: I have put the marketing of these course on hold until after Christmas, Get Rid of Page Fright & Write – Course 1 is available at the discounted price of $47 at http://just-for-writers.teachable.com More updates on the other courses will come at the end of this year.

 

 

 

 

 

Humdrum Week!

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Miss Penny speaking! Life has been humdrum this week, no visitor and we didn’t go anywhere but we’ve had some amazing walks in Britannia Park. Out of season, the By-law officers don’t patrol as much so we get to walk down to the beach and along the Britannia pier, which is nothing more than a bunch of rocks. But did you know that back in the day there used to be a pier going out into the bay and steamboats took passengers up the river? There are no steamboats today and as the winter approaches even the sailboats are gone, leaving the bay full of Canada Geese, noisy Canada Geese, preparing to take flight to warmer climates. I almost forgot to mention that Susan updated her website this week and she added a teaser, Click title to download When Love Ends Romance Begins. if you like it, grab the e-book for FREE this weekend. Well, that’s it from me today, over to the boss.

Writing Updates:  I’m right on schedule as I complete the last chapter of the story part of Christmas at Lavender Cottage. Because the Christmas celebration comes from my own family Christmases I have shared some of our family traditions and recipes. So next week I will search for the old recipes from my mother and grandmother.

Book News: Are you an Elizabeth Gilbert fan? Even if you haven’t read the book or seen the movie most people have heard of Eat, Pray, Love, the movie starred Julia Roberts and one I have watched many times. My all-time favourite book is Ms. Gilbert’s novel, written several years ago called The Signature of All Things a historical novel set in the 1800s in America and Tahiti. It is an unusual love story about a botanist and well worth a read. However, Ms. Gilbert recently announced her new book City of Girls coming June 4, 2019. Quoted from Elizabeth Gilbert’s website – a delicious novel of glamour, sex, and adventure, about a young woman discovering that you don’t have to be a good girl to be a good person. Now that sounds interesting. www.elizabethgilbert.com

Books I’m Reading: Fiction: My reading time was diminished this week because my eyes wouldn’t stay open. I read at night before I go to sleep; depending on how tired I am, dictates how much I read. I hasten to add it has nothing to do with the book I’m reading but everything to do with my fatigue. My current read The Address by Fiona Davis is a historical time-slip novel, 1885 and 1985. The story is about an upscale apartment building in New York. I’m enjoying the 1885 part but I’m not sure about the 1985 part. I’ll update when I finish the book.

Nonfiction: Searching for family recipes.

Writing Courses:  Although I have put the marketing of these course on hold until after Christmas, Get Rid of Page Fright & Write – Course 1 is available at the discounted price of $47 at http://just-for-writers.teachable.com More updates on the other courses will come at the end of this year.

 

New release: This weekend When Love Ends Romance Begins e-book is free on Amazon this weekend  Get your copy today

 

 

 

 

 

 

The books are available at online retailers. Click the title, make your choice

The Blue Pendant Book I     Anna’s Legacy Book II    Sarah’s Choice Book III

First in series The Blue Pendant  on sale on  $4.99

Anna’s Legacy and Sarah’s Choice E-book at all online retailers $4.99

Check out the synopsis on My Books page. A great Book club read.

Fog in My Living Room!

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Fog in my living room! First, I must mention that I hate housework, so I indulge in a cleaning lady, extravagant but worth every penny and I can get on with writing, which as you know is my passion. A couple of days ago I realized that the workman were on my balcony. If you remember back in April, I told you about the jackhammer noise as the balcony repairs continued on the building. Well, they moved around to my balcony this week.  I am in my office busy writing away on the new Sophie series, which is coming along nicely I’ll talk about that later, and the drilling starts… the noise coming from my living room is indescribable but that is not all. I decide to go check and the living rooms is so full of white fog I can’t see to the window. The fog is white cement dust. I had left the patio door open. Now here is my point, the guys working know the results of this drilling; they wear masks and protective gear; I felt sorry for them working in those conditions but not as sorry as I might have been had they done the courtesy of pulling my door shut; maybe they are not allowed to touch the door, or maybe they are just men and didn’t think. Whatever the reason, I am cleaning my living today. Grrr! 

Writing Updates: Forgive the repeat from last week but several readers asked me about the background for the new Sophie series.  Sophie Romano was the protagonist in Ruins in Silk and a character from The Blue Pendant. Sophie left the Sackville Hotel to become a nurse in the Great War. The story so far… Sophie is training to be a nurse. In 1915 nurses trained for three years but did you know as a probationer the training comprised scrubbing floors, doing laundry all menial tasks. Fast forward eighteen months and Sophie is nursing when a young doctor appears, a lost love from Italy, Carlos from Ruins in Silk. If you would like a free e-book of Ruins in Silk Click here

Books I’m Reading…. Fiction – I am two thirds of the way through my favourite mystery authors Elizabeth George, a new Inspector Lynley and DS Barbara Havers, mystery. I love long books, books that take me to far away places or deep into mystery. The Punishment She Deserves is 690 pages long, a perfect summer read.

Nonfiction – Dorothea’s War Dairies of WWI for research and films of that war also help in the research. 

Would you like to write? I hear this comment all the time. “I want to write a book?” But few people actually write. First Sentence to First Sale is an online writing course that helps you decide if writing is for you and gets you started on your writing journey.  Due for release soon, we’re a little behind schedule so please stay tuned Click here for details

 

All the books are available at online retailers. Click the title, make your choice

The Blue Pendant Book I     Anna’s Legacy Book II    Sarah’s Choice Book III

First in series The Blue Pendant  on sale on  2.99 A perfect summer read 560 pages of reading pleasure

Anna’s Legacy and Sarah’s Choice E-book at all online retailers $4.99

Check out the synopsis on My Books page. A great Book club read.

A gift of an e-book Ruins in Silk prequel to the trilogy. A perfect summer afternoon read. And the opportunity to sign up for Susan’s Reader’s Group.  

“Her mother’s death sets a path of tragedy; betrayal, misguided love and even murder ” 

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Preparing for the Sun!

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Hello from Ottawa, Miss Penny speaking!   My boss, Susan, is busy getting ready for a trip to visit her son and daughter-in-law, in Costa Rica. How neat is that having a relative living in the sun? Our house is in chaos, not because of packing, I don’t think that has started yet, but because it is like a revolving door with activities and visitors. Granddaughter, Annabelle, left yesterday and I’m assuming the suitcase will come out today. Of course, Susan thinks that I don’t know what’s going on but dogs have a sixth sense about these things. I’m not averse to making Susan feel guilty about leaving me. I’ll be clingy, maybe whine a bit but secretly I’m looking forward to my own holiday. I’m going to visit my mom Leila. Leila lives in a house with a backyard, now that’s a great place to have a holiday when you’re a dog who resides on the ninth floor of an apartment.
Thank you to those of you who expressed sympathy when I lost my fur coat. I’m still reeling from the shock and walks in the park even with a jacket are cold. Although, this week saw the first day of spring and the fur is getting thicker. I’m doing okay.
Writing, editing and course planning has been going on all week but with so many interruptions not much progress was made. Psst! That makes the boss a touch cranky. She definitely needs a holiday. That’s all from me today, over to the boss.
I have little to add to Miss Penny report. I am preparing to unplug and enjoy a relaxing holiday. The suitcase is coming out today and it will be a joy to pull out the summer clothes. Reading is a major part of a holiday for me so I am scanning my bookshelves for easy beach reading and getting the sunscreen out.

 

Books I’m Reading:    I finished First Snow, Last Light by Wayne Johnson, I enjoyed this book. A very different kind of book with multiple points of view, which the author does brilliantly. The hook at the beginning draws you in and the resolution of the hook is not revealed until the very end. Excellent 5 stars.

 

 

I have moved on to my favourite author Anne Perry and her latest Charlotte and Thomas Pitt mystery Murder on the Serpentine, just released in paperback. Thomas, head of Special Branch that looks after the country’s security, is summoned to the Buckingham Palace by Queen Victoria. He is asked to investigate a suspicious death that might involve the Prince of Wales. Secrets, mystery and intrigue that Anne Perry does so well.

My holiday reading will be composed of Anne Perry’s An Echo of Death a William Monk series and two light romances by Debbie Macomber. If I have browsing time at the airport, you never know what I might pick up.

All books available on Amazon.

 

The Blue Pendant Book I     Anna’s Legacy Book II    Sarah’s Choice Book III

First in series The Blue Pendant  on sale on Amazon .99c

Anna’s Legacy and Sarah’s Choice E-book at all online retailers $4.99

Free e-book available Ruins in Silk prequel to the trilogy. A perfect summer afternoon read.

“Her mother’s death sets a path of tragedy; betrayal, misguided love and even murder ” 

Click to download free e-book

Getting Books to Stores

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Getting books to stores. Picking a book up at the bookstore, online or loading it into an e-reader takes a few minutes. Have you ever wondered how it got from the author into your hands?

The writing part is the easy part and most enjoyable. Those of you who have followed me for a while will know that my morning writing time is sacred but what you might not know is that a good half of my day is spent on the publishing and marketing side of getting a book into your hands.

The familiar publishing houses such as Penguin do all the marketing behind the scenes. It is still done behind the scenes but indie authors like me now do it themselves. I don’t think any of us had any idea what we were getting into. I certainly didn’t It’s easy they said, I agreed – write the book and send it to the bookstore. Not so fast they said, What about the cover design, formatting for e-book or print or both. Where is it going, Amazon, Kobo, bookstores and places I had never heard of. Who’s going to read it, how do they buy it? Stop I say! I’m a writer let me write. So, I wrote a book about it,  I decided to Self-publish! A humorous account of the challenges of publishing a book; to be released next month.

Frustration and a lot of waiting is part of the publishing process. If you are wondering about Anna’s Legacy I’m still waiting and I’m frustrated but it’s coming I promise. To show my gratitude for your patience here is another excerpt.

The Sackville Hotel

Second excerpt from Anna’s Legacy Chapter 1 – See blog October 22 for first

Anna switched her thoughts to the hotel and their new home, and the familiar butterflies fluttered in her stomach. She wondered how the renovations were progressing. More to the point, she wondered how many problems had arisen.

She looped her finger into the black velvet ribbon at her neck and twisted the blue crystal pendant, thinking of Uncle Bertie all those years ago when she had first arrived at Bexhill train station. Another chapter of her life was beginning, at the same hotel. Thirty-five years ago, she had been alone with Uncle Bertie’s globe-trotting inspiration, his gift of a blue pendant and words of wisdom. “Follow your dreams and don’t let anyone take them away,” had comforted and inspired her many times. She had followed her dreams: three months ago, she and Bill were married and together they now owned The Sackville Hotel.

The public address system boomed a polite goodbye to the passengers and suggesting they make their way from the lounge to the gangway. Anna straightened her floral cotton dress and patted the full skirt on her broadening hips and thickening waist. The small-waisted skirts of today’s fashions would have suited her well in her younger years; she had always been proud of her tiny waist. She sighed and buttoned up her jacket, pulled on her cream-coloured gloves and pushed some wispy, greying golden brown curls under the small blue hat that sat on the crown of her head. Although Anna liked to look nice, she had never been particularly fashion conscious, but three months of brushing shoulders with the elite had rubbed off a little.

Bill leaned towards her, his aqua eyes a little faded with age but still tender and admiring. He buttoned his blazer; even the ever-casual Bill had dressed the part during their trip.

Walking down the gangway, Bill whispered in Anna’s ear, “Remember what happened the last time you walked down a ship’s gangway here?”

Anna giggled. “Yes, some handsome man stood at the bottom and asked me to marry him. I was a little embarrassed.”

“You were embarrassed! Can you image how I felt, down on one knee and trying to propose in front of thousands of people.” Bill winked his special wink and smiled. “When you walked onto the gangway, all those people disappeared. I only saw one person, you. However, when the crowd roared I did question my choice of venue.” They both laughed. Continue reading →

Gearing up for another launch!

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Ottawa River November 21, 2016

Ottawa River November 21, 2016

Good Morning readers, for those of you who don’t know what part of the world I call home, I live in Ottawa Canada, and yes, it gets cold in the winter. Over the last 48 hours we have had our first snow fall and depending on the temperature the snow will stay with us until March. The skiers and winter sports enthusiasts are pretty excited. I don’t mind winter most of the time, walking through the park is like walking through a Christmas card and I have no excuse not to hunker down and get writing or prepare for book launches, which is what I’m talking about today. Over the next little while you will see changes to my blog, website, twitter feed, reader’s group and Facebook page as I prepare for the launch of  Anna’s Legacy.

I did my first podcast last week, a great experience thanks to my host Alexandra Armor it will be broadcast Dec 5, 2016 on Faster  Fiction Podcast .Check it out if you’re a writer you’ll find some great information if you are a reader you’ll get a peek into a writer’s life.

The Old Sackville Hotel

The Old Sackville Hotel

Anna’s Legacy – Book II of The Sackville Hotel Trilogy has just gone off for formatting and cover design, which means – drum roll please… the launch will be January 2017 only two months from now. I am excited to share the continuation of Anna’s story as she and Bill begin their married life in 1948 and show us that love stories are not just for the young. They begin life together as owners of The New Sackville Hotel with plans to build a legacy for Anna’s daughter and granddaughter.

A sneak preview of the back cover synopsis of Anna’s Legacy…..

Secrets and hidden agendas lurk below the surface of Anna and Bill’s success as hoteliers in post WW II Britain. Bill’s culinary talent feeds society’s elite while Anna nourishes their appetite for pampered luxury. A gender bias bank manager, a royal wedding and a communist gang almost bankrupt them. Daughter Isabelle joins Anna with innovative programs for the hotel guests but her hidden flirtatious agenda complicates a fragile mother-daughter relationship and hovers on the edge of destroying Isabelle’s marriage.

Mr. Smyth, an experienced and skilled maître d’ who charms the guests but challenges, even frightens Anna, has the darkest secret of all; a secret that is murderous, seeped with hatred and revenge and will rip open Anna’s heart, possibly destroying everything she holds dear.

Stay posted for excerpts from Anna’s Legacy during the next couple of months.

If you need to catch up and read the prequel to The Sackville Hotel Trilogy – Ruins in Silk or Book I The Blue Pendant both are avilable at online retailers and some stores.

Ruins in SilkNeed a copy fast? 1 click Amazon                                   The Blue Pendant front cover

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