Thursday, January 04, 2024
To Resolve or Not to Resolve?
Friday, October 13, 2023
Announcing HOLIDAY HEARTS: An Ice Cream Novellas Anthology!
HOLIDAY HEARTS: An Ice Cream Novellas Anthology!
It's going to be a wonderful holiday season! Now that THE GINGERBREAD SHRED is available for preorder, I've collected it in an anthology for print with its companion story, THE PEPPERMINT BARK PROPOSAL! It's on sale now at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Click here to get your copy!
Do you love signed books? How about finding the perfect holiday gift for the book lover in your life? You can also get a custom-signed copy of HOLIDAY HEARTS or any of my other books available in print. Click here to go to my website and order an autographed book! Order soon for holiday delivery.
About HOLIDAY HEARTS: An Ice Cream Novellas Anthology
What's sweeter than holiday romance? HOLIDAY HEARTS is an anthology containing two heartwarming stories with all the Christmas feels.
THE PEPPERMINT BARK PROPOSAL
Desperate to thwart her meddling mother, Becca Barnes convinces handsome Jake Bannister to pose as her boyfriend during the Christmas holidays, only to find herself falling for him in earnest.
THE GINGERBREAD SHRED
Entertainment blogger Maura Barnes is determined to interview the ungettable get: elusive Hollywood heartthrob Pax Campbell. When she catches him at a Colorado ski resort over the Christmas holiday, will the sparks between them be the year's biggest scoop, or will they lead to a disastrous wipeout?
Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Coming October 13th: THE GINGERBREAD SHRED!
The holiday season is almost here, and as promised, I'll be releasing my brand-new sweet holiday romance, THE GINGERBREAD SHRED! It's been such a busy year between writing and book signings. I'm looking forward to a little rest and relaxation, but you can enjoy all the holiday feels when THE GINGERBREAD SHRED comes out on October 13th. Look for the latest news here, or catch me at a book signing to get in in print in HOLIDAY HEARTS: An Ice Cream Novellas Anthology with its companion story, THE PEPPERMINT BARK PROPOSAL!
About THE GINGERBREAD SHRED
Catch Me If You Can
Entertainment blogger Maura Barnes is a go-getter determined to interview the ungettable: elusive Hollywood heartthrob Pax Campbell. Problem is, she’s no daredevil, and the only way to catch Pax is on the slopes.
Pax escapes to a Colorado resort intending to snowboard away his Christmas in solitude. Maura’s arrival throws an ice hazard into his anticipated smooth ride. She’s beautiful, too observant, and a complete noob on the powder. All good reasons why he shouldn’t teach her, but he can’t resist.
Maura’s as determined to get a story out of him as he is to avoid her looking too deeply at his secret heart. Will the sparks between them be the year’s biggest scoop, or will they lead to a disastrous wipeout?
Friday, September 15, 2023
Goodie Haul: Beaver Lake Nature Center's 45th Annual Golden Harvest Festival
Goodies!
There's nothing like autumn in Central New
York. While the trees haven't dressed out in their fall colors yet in
Baldwinsville, NY, Beaver Lake Nature Center's seasonal spirit was in full swing last weekend at the 45th Annual Golden Harvest Festival.
I can't seem to attend a book signing at a craft fair or festival without finding a treasure (or several) to take home. This festival was no exception.
My first stop was Link's Stained Glass Creations, where I picked up this gorgeous autumn-toned piece for a window in my living room and a sweet bookmark-sized piece featuring pine trees, which now has a home in my office.
Next, I visited Woodpecker Turnings, where I scored a tiny Russian olivewood bowl, and a larger one of spalted maple. As a graduate from a forestry and agricultural college (and an all-around fan of nature, if my name wasn't any indication), I have a deep love of trees and woodworking.
It's important to buy from local artisans and small businesses when possible. Not only are you supporting your local economy and human creativity, but you're also getting handcrafted, one-of-a-kind goods that you'll never find in those big-box stores. Your purchases also act as reminders of memories made with friends and family, as I have over my years of traveling to shows with The Wandering Wordsmiths. I love looking around my house and finding little reminders of good times. Who doesn't want more of those?
Hope to see you at a future event, readers! Until then, Happy Autumn from NY!Wednesday, September 13, 2023
October Signings and Appearances
October Signings and Appearances
My autumn appearances are underway, with Beaver Lake Nature Center's 45th Annual Golden Harvest Festival just past (Photos of my purchases to come!) and the CNY Pagan Pride's Autumn Equinox Festival coming up this weekend on September 16th!
Autumn is a beautiful time here in Central New York, and the cooling temperatures are perfect for enjoying a day out. If you're looking for things to do, you can't go wrong attending one of these festivals.
The fun continues into October, too! I'm giving a workshop to a Baldwinsville, NY Girl Scout Troop, and then attending the 7th Annual Authors' Meet & Greet at Baldwinsville Public Library with fifteen other authors writing in a wide variety of genres. Books make terrific holiday gifts, and with so many authors in attendance, you're sure to find a personalized, signed gift for that hard-to-shop-for bibliophile in your life.
- October 15, 2023: 2:00PM-3:00PM
WORKSHOP: “Kissing the Frog: A Crash Course in Editing” for Girl Scout Troop #10210 in Baldswinsville, NY. Click here for details on Nicki’s workshops! - October 28, 2023: 12:00PM-3:00PM
Book signing at Baldwinsville Public Library's 7th Annual Authors' Meet & Greet, Baldwinsville, New York. Click here for directions. Check out the PAC-B television spot!
Work in Progress
In the meantime, I'm nearing the end of my forthcoming Christmas novella, and I can't wait to share it with you. It'll be released in print as an anthology with THE PEPPERMINT BARK PROPOSAL, so you can cozy up this holiday season with two sweet romances to warm your heart.
Fans of FREAK FRAT will be happy to know that my next project will be returning to Book Two in that series! The sequel needs some work, but it's getting there. If you haven't heard it yet, click the linked book title to learn where you can sample the FREAK FRAT audiobook! Narrator Derek Urichich does an amazing job bringing Joe and his friends to life.
Happy Autumn to all of you in the Northern Hemisphere (while our southern friends settle in for spring), and Happy Reading!
Tuesday, August 08, 2023
Book Signing at Freya Fest!
Upcoming: The Wandering Wordsmiths at Freya Fest!
Hope you’re getting ready for a party, readers! If you’re near Remsen, NY on Saturday, you’re in for a real treat. Freya Fest is an annual celebration of magic including food trucks, music, over 45 vendors, and all the magical accessories you could want including jewelry, handmade items, and your favorite local authors, The Wandering Wordsmiths! I’ll be there with five other authors and we would love to see you!
Not into magic? No problem! Everyone is welcome, and you don’t need to be into all things magical to have a great time here. Come for the music and food and enjoy the day, then stay for the bonfire!