4/23/26 – I’m living in the land where dreams do come true!

Hey there happy reader!

I participated in my first ever promotion with my publisher, Vinci Books, and this is what happened…

My book, “The Beginnings of Us,” skyrocketed to number one in the most crowded category in the Amazon store! 

I could never have imagined this happening, and I owe it all to you, my most loyal readers! Thank you from the bottom of my heart – I can now claim the title of “Amazon Bestseller!”

It’s a pretty big deal. 

I truly have never been able to figure out the algorithm that Amazon uses – quite honestly, I don’t think anyone understands it! But having a book chart so high helps my visibility on the platform and makes Amazon take notice. For now, I’m doing a happy dance!

Happily, my next book, “From Below the Horizon,” is on my editor’s desk (praised be!) and I’m waiting for what I am sure will be one very long revision letter. 

That leaves me time to think about what to write next. I offered up two ideas last week in my newsletter and heard back from so many of you!

There was a clear winner…

I might just write about a mega-popstar who wants to get out of the fast lane, but the people surrounding her – her managers, her publicists, her tour coordinators – don’t want to lose their payday, so they try their best to keep her going on what feels like a never ending, worldwide tour.

When all else fails, she must turn to the only person she can trust, her childhood best friend… the one person in her life who she once betrayed. It’s a work-in-progress, so stay tuned!

For now, I’m trying to catch up on my TBR list. 

I’m currently reading “Yesteryear,” by Caro Claire Burke. It’s the story of a woman, Natalie, who is a social media influencer, living on a farm in Idaho with her picture-perfect family.

She portrays herself as someone who bakes her own bread and tills her own soil, but nothing could be further from the truth. Behind the scenes, she has nannies, assistants, and farm workers making her life look as realistic as possible. Then the unthinkable happens.

She goes to sleep one night and wakes up in the 1800’s, where each day is a challenge and she really does need to learn how to survive. It’s sarcastic and funny, but it’s also a commentary on being careful what you wish for. That’s what I love about reading. There’s nothing better than have an author make you think about all the “what ifs” in life!