Montana isn’t the first cold place I’ve lived in my life–it’s only the current one. I’ve spent time in New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Michigan (where they closed the state one winter). Somewhere around February, the gray skies of winter, the sometimes bitter cold (think well below zero), and the really … Read More
Review Tour: California Thyme, Contemporary Romance
CALIFORNIA THYME (California Romance Series) Contemporary Romance By: Casey Dawes Published April 7, 2014 Blurb Caterer Mandy Parker doesn’t want to turn out like her mother, an aging bi-polar actress desperate for the love. Avoiding anything Hollywood-related is vital for Mandy’s sanity. Her ideal man has a nine-to-five job and … Read More
Romance and Mental Illness
May is National Mental Health Month. As someone who grew up with relatives with mental illness, I’ve been aware of the pain that goes along with many of the diseases we can’t see. A person who has a gushing, bleeding wound gets more sympathy than someone with a gushing mental … Read More
Release Blast: California Thyme, Contemporary Romance
CALIFORNIA THYME (California Romance Series) Contemporary Romance By: Casey Dawes Published April 7, 2014 Blurb Caterer Mandy Parker doesn’t want to turn out like her mother, an aging bi-polar actress desperate for the love. Avoiding anything Hollywood-related is vital for Mandy’s sanity. Her ideal man has a nine-to-five job and … Read More
Countdown to California Thyme! Part Two
The next in my contemporary romance series, California Thyme will be available in less than three weeks! Look forward in the weeks ahead for opportunities to win over the next 21 days. Members of my list have already been given an opportunity to receive an advanced review copy (ARC) of … Read More
Cover Reveal: California Thyme
I love the new cover for California Thyme, don’t you? I’m really excited about my latest contemporary romance. I know it’s been long in coming, and I appreciate your patience. California Thyme is Mandy’s story. Remember the waitress in California Homecoming who talked too much? That’s her! Now she’s begun … Read More
Countdown to California Thyme!
The next in my contemporary romance series, California Thyme will be available in less than three weeks! Look forward in the weeks ahead for opportunities to win over the next 21 days. Members of my list have already been given an opportunity to receive an advanced review copy (ARC) of … Read More
Birthday Celebrations
A year ago tonight I had my first release party. That’s right, my book California Sunset is one year old today. Tomorrow is my birthday. I am somewhat older. The river is still here, but it’s quieter on my porch. Last year many people came to celebrate. What a joy! … Read More
Contemporary Romance, California Homecoming, Released!
“The story of Sarah and Hunter and if they can be together is what this whole book is about, pretty much. I loved it from beginning to end. It read like a proper romance should read. I found no mistakes in storyline, flow, or emotion. I was happy, sad, excited, … Read More
California Wine Is Today’s Kindle Daily Deal!
Today I’ve invited Elizabeth Ladina, heroine of California Wine, to tell us a little about herself. * * * Oh, hello there. If you’d wait a second, I need to pop this lasagna into the oven. I’ve always liked cooking, but my late husband, Joe, only liked simple food. You … Read More