It’s been hectic, helping people find Etch of a Promise—by keeping up with social media, donating books, and planning speaking events. But I’m never too busy to reach out to you, my core group of friends. I appreciate you so much!

Winter is a magical time in Cologne. Maria and Nicklaus bundle up and brave the whitened landscape together. Fires crackle and warm the home where Maria lives with her three friends.

I really love writing you monthly, because you are special to me! The never-ending summer seems to be moving out! Yay! I’m ready for brisk mornings and cool evenings—pulling out those sweaters hidden in the mothballs.

I really love writing you monthly, because you are special to me! The never-ending summer seems to be moving out! Yay! I’m ready for brisk mornings and cool evenings—pulling out those sweaters hidden in the mothballs.

I promised I’d send you the mockups of the book covers and I did receive them from the designer, but they’re not exactly what I wanted. So, I really need your opinion, especially if you’re a book-lover, and you know what makes an attractive cover. *Sigh* Such are the “hurry-up-and-waits” of publishing a book!

BIG NEWS—within a couple of weeks, you’ll have a chance to help me choose among 3 trial cover designs. It’s time for your voice to be heard! I’ll send them in a special email. I truly need your input and I just can’t wait to hear what you think!