1–What is the title of your latest release? HAUNTED EVER AFTER 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? A woman moves to a haunted tourist town in Florida and discovers her new house is already occupied by someone who died decades ago. The vibe is “the last great American dynasty” by Taylor Swift, if it were written by Jimmy Buffett and turned into an episode of GHOSTS. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I lived in Florida for over two decades, so when I was coming up with a story involving ghosts near the beach, it felt natural to create a haunted tourist town there. There are so many great little tourist towns outside of the theme parks and Daytona Beach, and I loved the idea of a haunted town leaning into the idea, slapping ghosts on T-shirts and opening to tourists. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Absolutely! I’d love to drink wine with Cassie and heckle reality television. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Focused. Kind. Lonely. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? How frighteningly recently women were allowed to have their own…

This has been a roller coaster of a year when it comes to books and reading. I don’t think a read a full book in the month of March, but I read over 10 books in July! With Fall quickly approaching, here are a bunch of wonderful and intriguing titles coming out this month through the end of the year, and I cannot wait for everyone to read them. AUGUST Here to Stay by Adriana Herrera – Two New Yorkers get together while they’re both working in Texas. There’s some workplace drama, instant attraction, and much more. Sexy, fun, and low angst. You Had Me at Holaby Alexis Daria – This felt like reading an entire season of Jane the Virgin. Clever, funny, and ultimately, uplifting. Out on the Ice by Kelly Farmer – So we can’t go to hockey games, but we CAN read about them. badass ladies to boot? Sign me up. Also look for: Marriage by Arrangement by Sophia Singh Sisson, Where Dreams Descend by Janella Angeles *** SEPTEMBER When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole – I am not a thriller reader. I repeat – I am NOT a thriller reader. but I stayed up…

I don’t have to convince anyone that these are strange times. On the one hand, book review websites like Fresh Fiction can function as normal–I already work from home! I can access review copies digitally! The internet never sleeps!–but on the other, I’m barraged with news notifications, mortified at the misinformation being shared as fact, and I’m just all around distracted and worried.  For as long as I can remember, I’ve found comfort in books. Everywhere I went, I had at least one book, often more, with me. Now I can carry many books around, be it a small paperback, on my eReader, or on my phone. I find when I’m anxious or worked up over something – and let’s face it, there’s a lot to be worried about right – I turn to books for solace and peace of mind. My favorite way to do this is through re-reading. Sometimes full books, sometimes just a scene or two, but going back to the books and authors that make me happy has been a surefire way to calm me down, cheer me up, and let my mind escape. Here are some of my favorite re-reads and why: Born in Fire…