My Story
Greetings and welcome to my website! I hope you’ll visit it often to catch up on the latest in my writing life and maybe a tidbit or two about my life in general in the North Georgia Highlands.
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A lot of wonderful things have happened since the June 2023 publication of my debut novel Islands of Women, which has touched the heart of many readers. I’m having a great time attending book clubs and women’s groups for author talks, as well as book signings and author fares. To my delight, I was a winner in the 2023 Northeast Georgia Writers contest and most recently, a nominee in the 2024 Georgia Author of the Year for First Fiction. Nominees learn the results in June. If my nomination is the extent of it, I couldn’t be happier!
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If you’ve read Islands of Women, you’ve gotten to know the main characters and their struggles on a west coast Florida island in the early 1900s. If you haven’t yet read it, Edna, Jean, Glory Bee, and little Penelope are waiting to share their heartwarming story with you. The book publishing world is filled with many challenges for authors. Reviews are an author’s lifeblood, so your support through written reviews on Amazon and Barnes and Noble is greatly appreciated. If you’ve already left one, thank you for helping to keep Islands of Women relevant!
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More news about Islands of Women forthcoming, so please come back soon!
Acclaim for
"Islands of Women"
Islands of Women is a superbly written novel. The plot is good, but each character’s description brings the story to life. The first chapter will have you immersing yourself in the story, living through each scene instead of just reading words on a page.
Renee Propes,
Amazon Reader and Published Author