Before I delve into the release of book two in my Silent Warrior Series, first let me share a wonderful experience I was honored to have just a few weeks ago.  Southwest Florida Romance Writers had their annual conference and was gracious enough to invite me to be their keynote speaker.  They welcomed me with open arms and are a great group to connect with.  So if you find yourself anywhere near Fort Myers and have an interest in writing then this group is a must.  With top New York editors, on the money agents and great workshops given by hot authors Linnea Sinclair and Stacy Kade the conference was a success and inspiration.  When first asked to speak, I wondered if I had anything worthwhile to share with everyone.  I’m not a NYT bestseller, a great oratory, nor can I tell a joke without mangling it beyond recognition.  But after searching deep I realized that my journey and struggles as a writer were all that I needed.  And in the telling of that story, I found the answer to what has driven to write and keep on writing despite the many obstacles,  disappointments, and the seemingly lack of stellar success over the years.  First I realized that I had an unfailing hope in my heart to write and keep on writing.  A hope that’s born from my love of story and from my belief that love is the greatest gift that can be given and received.  Emily Dickinson’s verse eloquently describes it all.

“Hope is the thing with feathers

That perches in the soul

And sings the tune without the words

And never stops at all..”

Great stories bring hope to the heart and with every story I write, I strive to deliver that to my reader.  To give the hope of love.  To give the hope that good conquers evil.  To give the hope that there is light in the darkness, heroes in the battles, and healing to be found within the sharing of our hearts.

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