E-book SALE until May 24th $2.99 at http:www.bit.ly/AbbeysTale

Abbey's Tale is a beautiful, poignant love story set in New England just after the Civil War. The hero, Jeremy McKetcheon is an Irish American who was scarred both physically and emotionally in the Civil War. He becomes a reclusive lighthouse keeper on an island off the coast of Maine. He never expects to find love and acceptance. The heroine, Abbey Morrison, is a beautiful blind woman who "sees" the world through the intricate driftwood carvings that Jeremy creates. She wants to meet the artist. When she and her father are cast into the sea during a storm, Jeremy sees them from the lighthouse and attempts to rescue them. What happens next, changes all of their lives forever.

Just wanted to make by bit.ly links available.

Abbey's Tale debuted Nov. 2016 and is a sweet historical romance with a blind heroine and an emotionally and physically scarred Civil War veteran who was an Irish immigrant. After becoming a reclusive lighthouse keeper alone on an island with only his black Labrador retriever, Jeremy never expects to find love. But his intricate driftwood carvings make their way into the hands of Abbey who "sees" the world through his figurines. He saves Abbey from the sea, and she saves him from himself in this sweet love story. bit.ly/AbbeysTale

Hiding is a suspense thriller that the won the RWA Kiss of Death Chapter Daphne du Maurier Award. Set in romantic Paris, Teresa tries to escape an abusive boyfriend Alex Sinclair and establish a career as an artist.Slowly growing to trust a young Frenchman, Serge Gervais, she is establishing a new life until Alex arrives and drags her into the catacombs. Can Serge find her in time to prevent Alex's revenge? bit.ly/Daphnewin

Facebook Groups for Romance Writers

As a writer it is essential to have support and advice from other writers. Check out the facebook groups below?

1. Marketing for Romance Writers
    A. https://www.bacebook.com/mfrworg/ and group email mfrwauthors@groups.facebook.com
    B, https://www.facebook.com/groups/mfwauthors/
3. Romance Novels Publicity and Book Club
4. Paranormal, Romance and Fantasy Books
5. Book Heaven

Upcoming Writer Conferences!

• Feb. 11, 2017: Writers Conference of Minnesota (St. Paul, MN)
• Feb. 24, 2017: The Alabama Writers Conference (Birmingham, AL)
• Feb. 25, 2017: Atlanta Writing Workshop (Atlanta, GA)
• March 25, 2017: Michigan Writers Conference (Detroit, MI)
• March 25, 2017: Kansas City Writing Workshop (Kansas City, MO)
• April 8, 2017: Philadelphia Writing Workshop (Philadelphia, PA)
• April 22, 2017: Get Published in Kentucky Conference (Louisville, KY)
• April 22, 2017: New Orleans Writers Conference (New Orleans, LA)
• May 6, 2017: Seattle Writers Conference (Seattle, WA)
• May 21, 2017: Get Published in San Diego (San Diego, CA)
• June 24, 2017: The Writing Workshop of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
• July 22, 2017: Tennessee Writers Workshop (Nashville, TN)
• Sept. 9, 2017: Chesapeake Writing Workshop (Washington, DC)

One I especially enjoy is the Blue Ridge Writer's Contest in Black Mountain, NC

in May. Google Ridgecrest for more info.

Don't forget to visit www.lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com for a chance to win a free copy of Hiding, supsense romance that won a Daphne.

Please visit www.kmcdermottauthor.wordpress.com as well.

In celebration of Valentine's Day, met with author Julie Allen at the C of C Bookstore Sunday afternoon and watched the great parade of life on King St. second Sunday. Most people brought their dogs with them. We saw labra doddles, great danes, golden retrievers, corgis and many others. Everyone was in a great mood with the mild weather and springtime atmosphere. A great day for all!

Valentine's Romance Novels Event - February 12, 2027

Three authors, all C of C graduates, will be hosting a Valentine's Women's Fiction and Romance Novels Event on February 12, 2017
as the College of Charleston Bookstore Extension on the corner of 
King and George Sts.  There will be refreshments, fun, and door prizes. Come and joing us!

A Story that will Warm Your Heart

A reclusive lighthouse keeper. A blind girl, A rescue at sea and everything changes. Abbey's Tale is the perfect read for a cold day with a hot cup of tea. It will warm your heart and renew you belief in the power of love. Jeremy is a light in her darkness. And everyone falls in love with Bailey, Jeremy's
black Labrador retriever with a heart of golf
Available as e-book or paperback at www.thewildrosepress.com  buff.ly/2hkeMT,