The Reading Nook

"Books serve to show a man that those original thoughts of his aren't very new after all." — Abraham Lincoln 

As the year winds down, I’m closing the cover on my final three reads:

The Secret Life of Sunflowers — a tender blend of art, history, and the quiet resilience of women. Hello Beautiful — a tapestry of family, forgiveness, and love that lingers long after the last page. The Twelve Dogs of Christmas — a lighthearted reminder of joy, loyalty, and the simple gifts of the season.

Each story found me at just the right time, stirring that deep creative well that feeds my own writing.

In the coming year, I’ve made a promise to myself: to set aside all other books and pour my full heart into writing the sequel to The Philadelphia Matriarch. Florence and William’s journey continues to call me, and it’s time to listen.

I’ll still be showing up to my monthly book clubs — for the friendship, the laughter, and the joy of hearing what others are reading — but my early hours of the morning will once again belong to my characters and the stories waiting to be told.

Here’s to a new chapter ahead — both on the page and in life.