2 NEW signed copies to be given away of historical romance Blowing on Dandelions by Miralee Ferrell Want a copy of my brand new historical romance, Blowing on Dandelions? More than one chance to win! * Go to my website, www.miraleeferrell.com Leave a comment here on my blog after you view my website and tell me: What attracts you on my website? What you’d like to see there? Anything you’d change if you could? Get one entry for each of…
It’s so much fun to visit the locations where I set my books. So far I’ve visited towns for 5 of my seven books and have discovered so much rich history. Here are a few pictures from three of the towns. This set are from Blowing on Dandelions, my newest historical romance set in Baker City, Oregon The Geiser Grand Hotel, completed in 1889, a few years after my book, and restored 100 yrs later, is still in use today….
I love a good bargain, especially if it’s something I’d consider buying even if it wasn’t on sale, and books fall into that category for me. Blowing on Dandelions, my new historical romance is on sale at a great price. I rarely post about my own books on my blog, but my publisher made this too good to pass up. Until July 5 you can purchase my book in ANY ebook format…Kindle, Nook, any eReader, whether from KOBO, BookShout, Amazon,…
I saved over a dozen lives today. Seriously. A dozen babies, all trapped in a storm drain, with their mother pacing above them, crying and nearly wringing her hands….er…feathers, in despair. All right, the truth? I did save lives today and am quite happy and content I was able to. Babies? Yes. A dozen tiny, newborn quail that were about 1 1/2″ tall…three of them fit in one of my hands. I pulled into our dentist office parking lot and…
3 Free Books this week! This is a guest post today, but these suggestions are applicable for any reader wanting to help a favorite author’s book become a success. Is there anything here you can do to help someone you enjoy reading? If books don’t sell well, publishers stop offering contracts, and the difference often depends on word of mouth and excitement created by readers. Contest rules at the bottom–3 FREE Books! Blowing on Dandelions by Miralee Ferrell, releasing June…
I’ll admit to being just a little bit excited….ok, who am I kidding….a whole lot excited! Like, over the moon excited! What’s happening that would have me in such a state, you ask? Can you get a hint from the color of ink I chose?Tomorrow night by this time our family should be welcoming a new granddaughter into the world. Kate Isabelle Ferrell is due to arrive tomorrow as they’ve decided to induce delivery. Our son and his lovely wife live…
Swept Away by Mary Connealy–This One is a Keeper! This is my first book by Mary Connealy. Let me preface by saying I wasn’t sure if it would be something I’d enjoy. I’d heard reviewers in the past say Mary’s style is romantic comedy and that doesn’t fit with what I typically enjoy. I was wrong. The characters were wonderfully drawn and strong, and the story was interesting, not silly, with touches of humor that I could thoroughly relate to…
Miralee Ferrell at the Yakima, WA, Church Librarians Conference Have I mentioned I love speaking to groups? I do. Whether it be speaking on a spiritual subject or talking about my writing career, I love sharing the joy I find in my faith or my work with others. I’ve spoken at historical societies, women’s luncheons and teas, women’s conferences, at the North West Church Librarian’s Conference, at retreats, and in churches, both on Sunday morning, Wednesday night and special services. …
Mt. Adams, Washington State Pretty, isn’t it? I see this mountain every time I drive home, and I love it. But I’m not crazy about the mountains that keep rearing up in my path as I journey through life. We’ve had more than our share of those the past two years, and most of them have centered around financial challenges. Businesses spiraling, a job lost, people who took advantage, and debt that kept growing with not enough income to keep…