Hi all! I’m Audrey Wick, author of SEEING US, a sweet love story between a patient looking for new glasses and the town’s optometrist. Today, I’m taking the Fresh Fiction title challenge. This is a spin on an acrostic poem where the first letter of a book’s title is used to describe it. Read along with me . . .   S is for Sight. My characters need to start seeing more clearly. E is for Experience. Danica Lara, the heroine, has made some decisions in her past that are complicating her present. E is for Expertise. Dr. Grady Urban, the hero, is the hunky new optometrist in town. I is for Interest. Lots of women are taking note of this handsome single guy. N is for Newness. Fresh experiences help this couple grow close. G is for Gratitude. Sweet encounters leave Danica and Grady feeling thankful.   U is for Unity. An opportunity for volunteer work culminates in a special event. S is for Satisfaction. A happily-ever-after is guaranteed here!   Now, here’s more about the book: Danica Lara hasn’t been seeing clearly. Blinded by the lure of profit in a partnership with her best friend’s ex, she’s also…

Bookworms know that books make great gifts. Reaching out to someone with a story provides a way for them to enjoy the present long after the occasion on which it’s given. But where should you begin? If you’ve ever been tempted to give a book but have hesitated, here are some tips to help. 1)      Time to judge a book by its cover. Cover art is labeled “art” for a reason: it’s an artistic expression that gives a taste of what’s between the covers. The same is true of the book title. So let the cover art and title guide you into choosing a book that matches your recipient’s taste, mood, or the gift-giving occasion. 2)      Look for books with extra content. Whether it’s a novel with a bonus chapter, a special edition, or a book with recipes in the back, extra content gives the recipient one additional reason to love the gift. Read through the full book description online or explore books in a brick-and-mortar store to find the perfect one. 3)      Personalize. Write an inscription in the book, add a handwritten note on nice stationery with a celebratory message, or slip a pretty bookmark inside. It doesn’t take much time to…