Happy Monday!!! I have some good news —two of my books are finalists in the Georgia Romance Writers’ Maggie Awards.  If you've been reading my books for a while you might know I have previously won two Maggie Awards.

I'm thrilled to share that both The Bookbinder’s Guide To Love in the Contemporary Romance category and  Christmas Bodyguard in the Romantic Suspense category are finalists this year.

THE BOOKBINDER'S GUIDE TO LOVE is my book about books and journal making. These two passions have saved my life more times than I want to admit. But there is something about writing that has always been so healing for me, whether it's fiction or the deeply personal things I share in my journal.

I've kept a journal since I was thirteen. Boy let me tell you it's eye opening to go back and read how dramatic I was especially when I was 18-19. Girl, calm down!

Reading has been my escape since I was old enough to hold a book. I have too many favorite titles to list here but I did include them all in THE BOOKBINDER'S GUIDE TO LOVE.

CHRISTMAS BODYGUARD allowed me to delve into my passion for art and antiquities. There are so many items that were taken by invading armies after a siege that rightfully belong back in the country they were taken from. This is my version of righting that wrong. I love being able to go into a museum and see both art and antiquities that comes from other cultures.

I picked some factually contested items that are currently housed at the British Museum and then wove a fictional story around it.

This book has my heart...Kenji and Daphne are star crossed lovers who get a second chance at love!

I'm so flattered to be a finalist in the prestigious Georgia Romance Writers Published Maggie Awards. The books I write are like children to me and I could never pick a favorite. These two titles are so different and reflect different parts of my personality.

Have you read either of these books? Do you have a favorite? Comment below and let me know!