Author of not-quite-cozy Christian fiction
Oh, my goodness! How time flies.
The last time I posted to give my readers an update, I was promising a new Mrs. Thistlethwaite was in the works.
I’m afraid somehow life got in the way and my progress stalled (Like Tillie, I don’t believe in “writers block”), but times have changed and the new novel is finally nearing completion. Fittingly, this one deals with second chances.
I would love your feedback on my proposed cover:
Again, to all my loyal readers, “Thank you for your patience!”
I told you about the helpful book recommendation site I just discovered, Shepherd. Some of you wanted to know more and I have a treat for you. The site’s creator, Ben Fox, has agreed to share with us.
J.B.: So, Ben, why did you create Shepherd?
Ben: My goal with Shepherd is to help readers find books they will LOVE by building a profile of books they love and sharing why they love them. I call it your Book DNA.
J.B.: How does that work?
Ben: I will help them meet books through readers who share that Book DNA profile and do that in a way that feels like wandering through your local bookstore. And I want to do this while helping them bump into a wider range of authors they might not know yet.
J.B.: Thanks, Ben. I can’t wait to dig into recommendations for some of my favorite genres.
Isn’t this a great idea, readers? I am always looking for new books to read and authors to love and wishing there was a place to get recommendations, not just reviews on sales sites.
Ben says he gets recommendations, not just from readers, but from authors, too! In fact, he let me recommend a few of my favorite books on the site.
Check it out here https://shepherd.com/best-books/mature-amateur-sleuths-who-use-their-years-of-expe
If you look into Shepherd, let me know what you think.
Happy reading!
Hello friends and fans of my series,
I apologize for neglecting you.
The pandemic, quickly followed by some personal losses and upheavals, sort of knocked me for a loop.
Lately, the characters populating my books have been nudging me to revisit them and finally convinced me to begin work on a new Mrs. Thistlethwaite book.
I don’t have a publication timeline, yet, but I am enthused about joining you on another adventure with Tillie, Slim, and their friends.
Thank you for your patience.
J.B.
Wholesome fiction is needed now more than ever. Check out the Pirtle’s site for some recommendations you will enjoy.
The First Ladies Club #1 is being featured on the Here Comes A Mystery website today.
Click to check it out and read a sample
It’s pumpkin pie season! And for many of us that means angst about how all that deliciousness is going to be reflected on the scale.
Mrs. Thistlethwaite has some wit and wisdom to share with her readers as you navigate this perilous time.
From now thru December 17 you can download her helpful booklet absolutely free for your digital reader.
This is Tillie’s and my way of saying, “Thanks for your support!”
If you have been wondering what Bunny’s been up to since sailing off on a “happily-ever-after” honeymoon with the love of her life, Max, this is for you.
In this sweet holiday novella, we learn that not everything has been smooth sailing for Bunny. She approaches this Christmas with sadness. Will she be able to find joy in the season ever again?
After being widowed for a second time Bunny has been unable to rise above her grief and shock.
To avoid painful holiday celebrations, Bunny retreats to her vacation cabin in the mountains of coastal Oregon, where she is jolted out of her doldrums by the mysterious arrival of a gaily decorated eight-foot tall Christmas tree.
This extravagant anonymous gift becomes the catalyst to a magical holiday full of surprises.
When an injured dog appears on her doorstep one snowy night, Bunny forgets to feel sorry for herself while trying to learn who sent the tree and who mistreated the dog.
Join Bunny as she tries to solve these two mysteries and finds new joy in Christmas along the way.
