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Hello Reader, I have to shout out authors Ania Ray, Honey Winters, Sarah Branson, and Ellie Noor for the last ten months. We've worked tirelessly to create a community that feels like home. Where the characters feel like friends. And the stories bring you warmth and kindness. After countless hours of zooming, collaborating, and changing our story details so they are consistent across books, I am THRILLED that the Blue Spruce Hills Novella Series is coming to life. By the end of November, you...

Hello Reader, I am so happy you are here! Today I want to share with you about: 🎃 This is Halloween--a review 🌲 Family is Family--an excerpt ☘️ A Match Made in Ireland-- an audio deal Before I start, I first wanted to say hi. 👋 This weekend my first-born turns 18, and I'm feeling all the feels. Sad that he's now officially an adult, old because I remember the day I brought him home like it was yesterday, and excited for his future. I was looking back at our journey as a family and how many...

Hello Reader, Happy September! I hope wherever you are, the temperature has cooled with the earlier sunsets and later sunrises. I am officially back at work, and like every September, the transition is slowly stealing my energy and motivation. But I keep plugging along, knowing it's only for a season and will get better with each passing day. Today we will talk about Blue Spruce Hills, Thomas Darbo Trolls, and a Match Made in Ireland Audio sale. Welcome to Blue Spruce Hills, a small Poconos...

Hello Reader, Somehow, August 15th came and went. I wanted to send out my newsletter to you then, but the chaos of returning from vacation and getting ready for a new school year overtook all my concentration. In just a few days, I will be entering my 20th first day of school. It's kind of hard to imagine being one of the older ones. I never thought I'd be twenty years in, but here we are. In this update, you'll learn about: --Blue Spruce Hills, Violet McFadden, and Family is Family --My...

Hello Reader, The older I get, the quicker the days fly by. The turn of the calendar means summer is almost over and I am not ready to get back to work in September. I'm going to do my best to enjoy every single moment. Some of my bucket list items for this month are getting to the beach, getting outside, and getting ice cream. My bucket list is small but realistic. What's on your bucket list for this month? In this newsletter, you'll find info about --The Blue Spruce Hills Novella Series...

Hello Reader, Happy Mid-July! Mid-Juh-what? How did that happen? Somehow, summer is nearly over. In this episode of Edy's Writing World, you'll find: --my progress on getting Family is Family out in the world and what song encapsulates the story. --a little passion project I've been developing --some excellent books I've read or plan to read Let's get started! First up, let's talk about Family is Family. This has been a big project---bigger as the deadlines loom. Six authors, six novellas,...

Hello Reader, It's crazy to think that the U.S. is celebrating 250 years, while other countries have been around for thousands. In the grand scheme of things, the U.S. is still a baby. Are you celebrating? How so? I'm not typically a holiday person. Ask my kids. I've battled for years with feeling like my kids weren't getting the magic they deserved. Some moms pull out all the stops---Valentine's Day, Saint Patrick's Day, 100th Day of the School Year---but that wasn't me. First off, who has...

Hello Reader, Today was my last day of school! I am officially 19 years into my career as a Speech-Language Pathologist and 7 years into my career as an author. It's amazing how quickly the years fly by. I remember the day I decided I was going to write a novel. It was the last day of school in 2018. I had the entire summer to dedicate to writing (if you ignore two small children and a handful of pets that vied for my time), and I did it. Looking back, there were so many mistakes along the...

Hello Reader, Summer is here, and I am overflowing with bookish news! Summer is my typical time to buckle down and get things done. My writing goal for the summer is to draft my next novel....A Holiday Made in Ireland. I can already see the cover, and the characters have come to life in my mind. I've decided to continue Jaime and Rory's relationship rather than switching to another couple because I love them too much. I can't seem to let them go. As you can imagine, it takes place in Ireland...