Some authors stay up into the wee hours of the morning, leaving their blood, sweat and tears behind as they pen new words for their readers. Others sacrifice weekends, and sanity, to meet writing deadlines. Me? I take research trips to the Finger Lakes and participate in shennanigans and drink wine because THAT'S how much I love my readers! You think it's easy, sustaining the stamina needed to visit winery after winery? This is a job for the experts, and thankfully, I'm up to the task. This month, as I finish Heirs of Elydor #4 and begin the final Bachelor Pact book, I'm ready to head back to Cedar Falls (otherwise known as Hammondsport, NY which we passed through on this trip, by the way) with a fresh arsenal of stories and settings in mind. You're welcome. ;)

 

From left to right: When you say “no more boring pics” in the barrel room which turns into… whatever 

this is, our view from the house (wish I lived there!), a winery that will 100% make it's way into the books, hubby and I with good friends of ours at another winery called Bully Hill, and one of my favorites at 

Keuka Lake called Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery. Yum!

And then there were three! First, Meet, Play, Love which has a special edition on Amazon with its adorable forced edges. Then the Boys of Bridgewater paperback omnibus which is still available, though the extra bonuses expired. And now, the coup de grâce of my special editions which has been in the works since June. 

 

I am absolutely in love with the Kitchi Falls Special Edition slipcase, the camo/different colored sprayed edges and most especially the “day to night” end paper illustrations. I only have fifteen (fourteen not counting my copy) and am holding a few to take to Books, Books, Books in Lancaster later this month, so they are extremely limited. Check out both tiers here. The Deluxe version includes a cute sticker and the illustrations as art prints. Available to ship immediately!

 

WIP/Release Update: Plotting for Bachelor Pact #4, final in series!

 

Even when I’m not in the middle of launching something new, I always love giving you a little something extra. Did you know there’s a special Cecelia Mecca bonus page on my website? That’s where I keep all the behind-the-scenes goodies, exclusive extras, and bonuses tied to my medieval romances. If you’ve read the Border Series, the Highland Lovers, or any of my Cecelia books, you’ll definitely want to check it out.

WIP/Release Update: Current focus…still German translations!

The countdown continues…

September 16th Heirs of Elydor readers will head from Thalassaria, the water-wielding knigom, north to Estmere where they re-visit Hawthorne Manor and Lady Isolde. You'll remember Issa from book one. . . Kael's only human friend who is trying to keep her castle safe from neighboring Gyorians, and from within. (Aka Lord Draven) 

 

From there, Fate of Echoes and Embers take readers on a wild ride to Aetheria where former lovers Marek and Issa reconnect. (Hard to do when your ex is a water-wielding pirate with questionable connections, a real ‘Han Solo’ type, but also a ladies man!) And check out this early 6-star review: “It's the most magical experience and feeling that I've ever experienced, that I never want to life without. . . it gave me a sense of belonging, family and true friends. If you have yet to read this series, you need to!” xo

         
WIP/Release Update: 

 

Collect all four quote pieces and send me the full one at the end of the month to be entered to win one free month in the Mecca Romance Passport & Sticker Club!