Marcus' book is up on Amazon

Yay!

For those who have been waiting for Marcus' story, I have good news!

The book is up for pre-order on Amazon now. (That always makes it seem "official" to me!)

So, if you've a mind to, check out the link below...

Engaging the Earl

Happy day!

Good News!

This time, I actually have a good reason for my complete lack of presence/updating on this blog.

Love Inspired Historical has contracted my next book.

So of course, there have been revisions, celebrating, some more revisions, and jubilation.

This time around, I don't really think my husband understood why I was still as excited/disbelieving as the first time (although, unlike the first time I didn't hyperventilate or have a near nervous breakdown...progress, I like to think). But the publishing industry is such a tight market, and there are so many fantastic writers out there, that one book contract doesn't guarantee a second. So, when in my earlier post I said I didn't think anything would be quite as exciting as that very first phone call, I'm thrilled to say I was wrong.

I don't have a lot of official details yet. But I can tell you the next book looks like it will be coming out early next year.

As soon as I have the okay to let you guys know specifics, be assured I'll be posting it up here.

So for those of you who have wanted Marcus to find his own Happily Ever After...

This is it!!!

Romantic Times Book Review for The Blackmailed Bride

The Blackmailed Bride by Mandy Goff

RT Rating (out of 4.5 stars)

I have to say I was really pleased with my first review from RT Book Reviews. Really pleased! =)

Here's a little snippet of the review, with a link to the full post below.

"This is a wonderful Regency romance. The characters are written with their imperfections showing and it’s wonderful to see a female character so full of spunk."

(The link to the full post on the Romantic Times Book Review site is here)

Go check out the party!!!

Barbara Vey of Publishers Weekly is hosting a mall party for Inspirational, YA, and non-fiction at her blog Beyond Her Book.

There's some great prizes and giveaways going on. Go check it out and comment for your chance to win!!!

Go here to join the party!!!

It's time...for COVER ART!

(Copyright © 2010 by Harlequin Enterprises Limited

Cover Art used by arrangement with Harlequin Enterprises Limited

® and ™ are trademarks owned by Harlequin Enterprises Limited or its affiliated companies, used under license.)

All I can say is YAY!

Rainy days and Mondays...

Another rainy Monday here in the big SC.

As I was driving to work this morning (because yes, I still have to have a full time job...) I noticed all the gorgeous leaves on people's lawns. I'm hoping everyone holds off raking for a while because there's something absolutely delightful about a red, yellow, and orange lawn.

Not much to report here today.

I'll be back later, but until then, have a fantastic Monday!

The Cover is UP!!!

Yay!!!

The cover to The Blackmailed Bride is up on Amazon.

And while I know I'm biased, I think it's lovely.

I've got to check on the legalities of posting it on here, but as soon as I get the okay, I'll put it up.

Until then, if you wish to see it, go here.

I hope everyone has a great Sunday!

Sometimes you need to take a break...

And just spend time with your family.

Because I was feeling moderately better this evening, Daniel, Brie, and I went out so Brie could get some pumpkins.

She was VERY excited.

She was a pumpkin-picking maniac. Daniel and I had to keep a really close eye on her because she wanted to snatch up every single one she saw. And obviously, there were quite a lot.

Some were MUCH too big for her to pick up by herself. That, however, did not stop my determined daughter from trying.

She insisted on pulling the red wagon around by herself.

We all posed for pictures. (I won't put the one of all of us together, because Daniel doesn't like the face he's making...)

I'm home now, tired, and needing to get back to work. But I'm SO glad we went. As you can tell from the last picture, Brie was too...

Happy beginning of the weekend to you all!

I'm officially the worst blogger in history . . .

Yes, I admit it.

So, it's been November since my last post. Some crazy things have happened since then.

1) I signed my first book contract with Steeple Hill. My historical Christian romance will be hitting the shelves next year!!! Squee!

2) I finished the rough draft of the sequel a week or so ago.

3) My friend Cheryl and I have begun a new women's ministry site at: Just for this Season

4) God opened more doors than I seem to be able to walk through at one time. I'm working on a series for another publisher right now as well.

There will be more updates to come. Just wanted to bring the blog up to speed.

My favorite time of year

Yay. Just Yay.

A Morning Greeting from Brie

My daughter would like to salute everybody with a "wassup?" this morning.