New book cover!

I just received the final art work for a Harlequin Love Inspired book entitled "Keeping Amish Secrets" coming out next April. I thought it turned out beautifully.

Sometimes the art department at Harlequin hits it out of the park, and sometimes it doesn't. I thought this one was a hit and I like the cover very much.

Aside from this book, I have another coming out in December entitled "The Amish Spinster's Hidden Past."

It's funny: The interim between when I submit a completed manuscript and when I receive the copy edits often can be months, so going over the copy edits is a chance to read the story with a fresh eye. At the time I submitted the completed manuscript, I felt rushed and wasn't pleased with how it turned out. My editor didn't have a problem with it, however, and once I re-read it I liked it very much. In fact, I would rank it among the better stories I've written, so go figure.

My current writing status: I turned in my latest manuscript last month (working title: "The Widow") and am awaiting review, though I'm confident there won't be a problem with its acceptance. Meanwhile, "The Widow" was the last submission in my latest six-book contract, so my agent and editor are negotiating what I hope will be another multi-book contract.

Ah, I love writing for Harlequin.