Hi

Summer heat has arrived with a bang here in north Idaho. It jumped from temps in the upper 50s to the high 80s without giving us much warning, but the garden is loving it. Hope you’re into the summer vibe as well 😀

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First up, a big thank you to all who took the time to help me choose a name for my heroine in book four of my Ragin’ Moon Refuge series. (Yeah, I know, book three is up next, but these things have to be planned out well ahead.) Some of you even took the time to let me know why you voted the way you did. So fun and insightful to read your comments! And the top two winners:

Delaney Hartman - 36%

Sage Donovan - 28%

If you preferred one of the other names, never fear. I’ll likely use them for secondary characters.

_{A Special Bonus Edition of A Gamble of the Heart}

I’ve got something new and special to share—and it’s made only for my readers like you. I’ve created an enhanced edition of A Gamble of the Heart, and it’s available exclusively on a platform called Curios. Never heard of it? That’s okay! It’s a new way for authors to connect directly with readers—no middleman, no algorithms, just good stories shared the old-fashioned way. This edition includes:

The full novel of A Gamble of the Heart, book 1 in my Ragin’ Moon Refuge series

A ‘story behind the story’ note—why I wrote it, what inspired the characters.

A fun Q&A with the heroine, Becca Pierson (Yes, I let her talk for herself 😀)

Read where Tony and Becca’s story began for just $0.99 https://cur.io/peachy67

And don’t worry, Curios is super easy to use. You can read on any device, and they even have a free app if you prefer.

Curios is a great way to support indie authors directly (and get some bonus content in the process). If you decide to check it out, I’d love to know what you think.

Last but not least

Have kiddos or grand-kiddos home for the summer looking for something good to read? I always try to discount some of my middle grade books this time of year because I know it can be tricky to keep the young’uns entertained. For the next few days you can grab Just Left of Lucky for only $0.99. (This story is special to me because it was inspired by a dear friend who, along with his young son, spent eleven years—yes, eleven—homeless in Los Angeles in the 80s. Just click the cover to meet an incredible little girl and her beloved dog Boone.

That’s it for this time. Thanks so much for reading and letting me share some of my new endeavors. Your support is priceless! I’ll be back next month with writing updates, deals I’ve scrounged up for you, and some new book recommendations.

Now get out and enjoy some sunshine. With sunscreen, of course!

Happy reading!

K.T.