Besides my website, this blog and social media, I have attempted to get news about my books out into the world through paid ads. I took advertising copywriting classes back in the day (so long ago you can write about the era and call it historical fiction.) But do I know what grabs readers’ attention…
Tomorrow is my first book festival since Covid canceled everything. I am joining ten writer-members of the Maryland Romance Writers under our very own tent at the Write Women Book Fest in Glenn Dale, Md. These are accomplished women from best-selling authors to undiscovered newbies who have written books everyone should read. If you like…
I am participating in the Write Women Book Fest Saturday, Oct. 8, with the Maryland Romance Writers. In fact, I’m the coordinator for this group of successful, professional writers and those who are well on their way to novel success. We’ve spent a lot of time talking about what we should discuss with readers who…
Did you read FEARLESS SUMMER? Did you get out your hankie? Dab away a little something from the corner of your eye? Sigh with contentment when you closed it? Did you—metaphorically, since this is an e-book—throw it across the room and call it a piece of crap? Or, oh no I hope not, worse? Did…
“Do you have the book about Misty?” I peered over the counter to find a boy about seven squeezing the stuffing out of a plush pony. “Do you know about the famous pony?” He nodded most solemnly. “My mom took me to the museum where they have pictures and stuff about the wild ponies. Now…
I am helping the Maryland Romance Writers organize a tent of our own at the Write Women Book Fest Oct. 8, 12 noon to 5 p.m. It will be held on the leafy grounds of the Marietta House Museum near Bowie Md. We’re going to have panel presentations, author spotlights, reader Q&As, and lots of…
“Hi, Mom. What are you doing for dinner tomorrow? Maybe you and Dad would like to come over to my apartment? I just got some beautiful tomatoes and corn.” FEARLESS SUMMER—CHAPTER NINE Don’t you love farmers markets? Do you have a favorite? I do. In my new sweet romance, FEARLESS SUMMER, Charlotte meets Henry and…
Don’t you love lighthouses? The #Assateague light features shines over two scenes in my new #sweetromance FEARLESS SUMMER, published this week by @chanpagnebooks. @AssateagueNPS
“ I want you to say to me, ‘Willa, I’ve decided to take your advice and go see what my sisters are cooking up.’ Visit your sisters and your parents. Hug your nephews and see the ponies.”
Charlotte’s friend paused for effect. “It can’t hurt. Can it?”
Yes, of course it could. Henry was there with what’s-her-name and their child. I’d avoided such a meeting for eight years.
When NASA’s Wallops Island with it wide open field dotted with impressive satellite dishes appeared on my left, I felt a twinge deep in my belly. It grew stronger as I started across the causeway to Chincoteague Island. That’s how Chapter Three of FEARLESS SUMMER brings Charlotte home to Chincoteague. Seeing the facility that launches…
Mary K. Tilghman, writer 