I love meeting all of you, young, old and in-between at my book signing events. Young readers can become future writers and I love encouraging them. That’s why I’m giving away FREE books this Saturday!
I’ll be at Price James library in Tipton, Missouri. If you haven’t visited them yet, you’ll enjoy not only the books and resources, but the beautiful historic home that houses them. Come visit with me, learn about my newly released novel and put enter your name in the drawing for a free book for the kiddos at the same time.
Some of my readers may not know that I’ve also written a history book/storybook and illustrated this coloring book to introduce young readers to places and events they may not know anything about. It gives them a way to connect with the landmarks and history of places nearby. Join us Saturday when I’ll be giving away TEN copies! Check out the details below.
Children can explore the library while the grown-ups join me for “book talk” and maybe get a signed copy of “Answer My Call”, my newly released novel. Every half hour from 9:30 AM until 2:00 PM, we’ll draw a winning name from amongst those who enter. You can enter your name or a child’s name.
That’s this Saturday, October 10th at Price James Library, 104 East Morgan Street in Tipton, Missouri from 9:30 AM until 2:00 PM. The event is found on the library’s website and Facebook pages as well, so you can invite friends from there.
Enjoying “Answer My Call”? Let me know how you like it by leaving a comment below and by all means, give it a review on all the platforms so that those pesky algorithms get the idea that I’m worth their efforts to promote.
Click the banner at the top of this post and it will take you to all the links for information on the entire Morgan’s Landing series.
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I love meeting my readers and my future readers. Join me at the Price James Library in Tipton, Missouri this Saturday. I’ll be there to sign your copy of “Answer My Call”, Book 2 of the Morgan’s Landing series, my newest release! I’ll have “Hear My Whisper” with me as well for those who are just getting started on the series. At 1:00, I’ll be speaking about the book series and chatting with you about your writing projects as well. Check out the details in the photo below and if you’re within driving distance, do join me. If you know any young, aspiring writers, bring them so they can be encouraged to use their God-given talents. Price James Library is in a lovely historic home and you’ll love having the tour.
The event is found on the library’s website and Facebook pages as well, so you can invite friends from there.
For those of you who are already enjoying “Answer My Call”, I’d love to have your feedback. You can do that by leaving a comment on this post and by giving it a review on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Ozark Hollow Press so that those pesky algorithms get the idea that I’m worth their efforts to promote. Just click the banner at the top of this post and it will take you to all the links for that, plus info on the entire Morgan’s Landing series.
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I’m happy to announce that I’m giving away FREE books this Saturday!
I’ll be at the BRAND NEW public library in Boonvlle, Missouri. If you haven’t had a tour of Boonslick Regional Library since the’ve moved, this will be a great time to do that and enter the drawing for a free book for the kiddos at the same time.
Some of my readers may not know that I’ve also written a history book/storybook and illustrated this coloring book to introduce young readers to places and events in the local area. It gives them a way to connect with landmarks and history that they may pass by every day and yet know nothing about. Join us Saturday when I’ll be giving away SEVEN copies! Check out the details below.
Children can explore the new library while the grown-ups join me for “book talk” and maybe get a signed copy of “Answer My Call”, my newly released novel. Every half hour from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM, we’ll draw a winning name from amongst those who enter. You’ll find me on the main level near the front entrance.
Be aware that signage for the library is not complete at this point, so be aware that you can park on Third Street and in the State Fair Community College parking area in front of the library. Alternately, you can go around and park in the rear and enter that way. Both ways are wheelchair accessible.
That’s this Saturday, October 3rd at Boonslick Regional Library (Boonville Branch), 707 Third Street in Boonville, Missouri from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. The event is found on the library’s website and Facebook pages as well, so you can invite friends from there.
If you’re enjoying “Answer My Call”, let me know how you like it by leaving a comment below and by all means, give it a review on all the platforms so that those pesky algorithms get the idea that I’m worth their efforts to promote.
Click the banner at the top of this post and it will take you to all the links for information on the entire Morgan’s Landing series.
Follow me at my Midwest Storyteller pages on Facebook and Instagram so that you don’t end up with a dreaded case of FOMO.
“Answer My Call”, Book 2 of the Morgan’s Landing series, is here and that means that I’ll have the opportunity to meet you at book signing events. This Saturday, I’m excited to be at the BRAND NEW public library in Boonvlle, Missouri. If you haven’t had a tour of this new facility in a newly restored building which was originally a part of the historic Kemper Military School campus, you need to come – not only to get your signed copy of my book, but to see this beautiful library.
The new library encompasses three floors. I’ll be there to meet you on the main level. Signage is not complete at this point, so be aware that you can park on Third Street and in the State Fair Community College parking area in front of the library. Alternately, you can go around and park in the rear and enter that way. Both ways are wheelchair accessible.
I’d love to see you Saturday and sign your copy if you like. It would be great to have you stop by just to “talk books”. So, if you are within driving distance, grab some friends and join me.
That’s this Saturday, October 3rd at Boonslick Regional Library (Boonville Branch), 707 Third Street in Boonville, Missouri from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. The event is found on the library’s website and Facebook pages as well, so you can invite friends from there.
If you’re enjoying “Answer My Call”, let me know how you like it by leaving a comment below and by all means, give it a review on all the platforms so that those pesky algorithms get the idea that I’m worth their efforts to promote. Just click the banner at the top of this post and it will take you to all the links for that, plus info on the entire Morgan’s Landing series.
As always, I ask that you please share this post on all your social media. That’s how you can help more readers find my books. Follow me at my Midwest Storyteller pages on Facebook and Instagram and you can share from there as well.
Just a quick note to remind those of you within driving distance to join me for my first book signing event in connection with the recent release of “Answer My Call”, Book 2 in the Morgan’s Landing historical romance series..
I’d love to sign your copy and enjoy this opportunity to “talk books” with you. Grab some friends and head for downtown Boonville. There are some great shops there, including some new ones you might want to check out.
I’ll be at Bloom & Bindings, 315 Main Street in Boonville, Missouri from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The event is found on the Facebook page for Bloom & Bindings as well, so you can invite friends from there.
The banner at the top of this post and it will take you to all the links for reviewing my books, plus info on the entire Morgan’s Landing series.
As always, I ask that you please share this post on all your social media. That’s how you can help more readers find my books. Follow me at my Midwest Storyteller pages on Facebook and Instagram and you can share from there as well.
Looking forward to seeing you in downtown historic Boonville!
As you probably know, “Answer My Call”, Book 2 of the Morgan’s Landing series, released a week ago today. I’m happy to announce my first book signing event in connection with this new release.
From the feedback I’ve received so far, those of you who pre-ordered received your books last week. If you haven’t gotten your copies, let me know and I’ll try to do some checking for you to see if there’s an issue.
I’d love to see you Saturday and sign your copy if you like. It would be great to have you stop by just to “talk books”. So, if you are within driving distance, grab some friends and join me.
That’s this Saturday, September 26th at Bloom & Bindings, 315 Main Street in Boonville, Missouri from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The event is found on the Facebook page for Bloom & Bindings as well, so you can invite friends from there.
If you’re enjoying “Answer My Call”, let me know how you like it by leaving a comment below and by all means, give it a review on all the platforms so that those pesky algorithms get the idea that I’m worth their efforts to promote. Just click the banner at the top of this post and it will take you to all the links for that, plus info on the entire Morgan’s Landing series.
As always, I ask that you please share this post on all your social media. That’s how you can help more readers find my books. Follow me at my Midwest Storyteller pages on Facebook and Instagram and you can share from there as well.
I heard a shuffling on my porch today and my first thought was, Could it be? Then, since it had been raining, I ran to the rescue. Yes, it was the first shipment of the paperback version of “Answer My Call”!
Those of you who pre-ordered might get your copies early as well, so be on the lookout for them.
I do know that my paperback versions are coming in three separate shipments and that the hardcovers will most likely arrive last. If you ordered the hardcover version, you might not receive yours as soon as someone who ordered paperbacks. They are on the way, though, so don’t be discouraged.
I can’t wait to see you at upcoming book signing events, and I’ll be posting those here at Midwest Storyteller soon.
I’m looking forward to hearing from all my readers as you let me know how you like “Answer My Call”, so leave your comments here as well as on my Midwest Storyteller Facebook page.
If you don’t live close enough to get your copy from me personally or attend a signing event, you can always order online. Just click on the banner at the top of this post and it will take you to all the info on all the books in the Morgan’s Landing series and provide the links you need.
Be sure to share this with all your family and friends. You are the primary way I have of getting the word out about my books. And, leave a review on Amazon, Ozark Hollow Press or any of the other book review websites. That really helps Morgan’s Landing get noticed.
We are now exactly one week away from the release of “Answer My Call”, Book 2 in my “Morgan’s Landing” historical romance series! I am so excited! I’m looking forward to seeing those boxes land (gently, I hope) on my front porch so that I can have my copies ready for upcoming book signings. If you pre-ordered, I hope you’re looking forward to your books arriving, too. I believe they are going to do so in a more timely manner than we experienced with Book 1. Feel free to bring your pre-ordered books and stop by at one of the book signings and I’ll be happy to sign it for you.
You can still pre-order! Just click on the banner above and all the links for that will be right there for you.
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In “Answer My Call”, you’ll return to Morgan’s Landing and reunite with Julia, Beatrice, and Roderick Lansing. Unexpected newcomers bring shocking revelations, success invites complications, and heroes arrive in the unlikeliest of forms.
Click on the photo below to watch the trailer now.
Now, here’s a bit of what you’ll find inside!
“I was hoping you might work your way around to telling me which tree it was and what it did to offend you. If it made you cry like this, I’d be happy to chop it down for you.”
Julia Lansing struggles to build a new normal after the events of Hear My Whisper. The drama that plagued her in Savannah and followed her to Morgan’s Landing has calmed, work at the bakery is good, and her blossoming courtship offers a promising future. She has everything she had hoped for – so why does she feel so unsettled? Amalda Baysinger, Julia’s childhood bully, is concocting new schemes. Rance Morgan, an unwanted admirer, is proving unpleasantly persistent. And now a new neighbor, his wife, and his ailing children are moving into town, bringing with them terrible revelations, questions, and secrets.
Meanwhile, Beatrice and Roderick Lansing must contend with the changes their successes have brought their way. Demands for new and exciting creations and ever multiplying clients and partnerships split their attentions, stretching their time and energies ever thinner. Meanwhile, the summer’s biggest celebration is on the horizon, bringing with it a familiar game they find cruel and distasteful. With the help of the minister, can they finally succeed in bringing an end to this dark practice?
Answer My Call, book two in the Morgan’s Landing series, invites you back to the small town of Morgan’s Landing, Missouri in 1905. Reunite with Julia Lansing as she meets new people and encounters familiar faces in new contexts. Will all of these changes be for the better? Can Julia trust the happiness she has built for herself? Can Morgan’s Landing handle the secrets that, if exposed, threaten the town’s most prominent citizens?
Only one more week till we find out! Is there anything you’re looking forward to in this sequel? Leave a comment and let me know.
You’ll be returning to Morgan’s Landing with Book 2 of the series in “Answer My Call. Click on the photo below to watch now.
Reunite with Julia, Beatrice, and Roderick Lansing. Unexpected newcomers bring shocking revelations, success invites complications, and heroes arrive in the unlikeliest of forms.
Available September 15th. Pre-order NOW!
Here is the link to pre-order physical books from my publisher at Ozark Hollow Press. Get 20% off all copies of Answer My Call when you order at this site through through August 23, 2026 when you use the code: AMCALL20:
“I was hoping you might work your way around to telling me which tree it was and what it did to offend you. If it made you cry like this, I’d be happy to chop it down for you.”
Julia Lansing struggles to build a new normal after the events of Hear My Whisper. The drama that plagued her in Savannah and followed her to Morgan’s Landing has calmed, work at the bakery is good, and her blossoming courtship offers a promising future. She has everything she had hoped for – so why does she feel so unsettled? Amalda Baysinger, Julia’s childhood bully, is concocting new schemes. Rance Morgan, an unwanted admirer, is proving unpleasantly persistent. And now a new neighbor, his wife, and his ailing children are moving into town, bringing with them terrible revelations, questions, and secrets.
Meanwhile, Beatrice and Roderick Lansing must contend with the changes their successes have brought their way. Demands for new and exciting creations and ever multiplying clients and partnerships split their attentions, stretching their time and energies ever thinner. Meanwhile, the summer’s biggest celebration is on the horizon, bringing with it a familiar game they find cruel and distasteful. With the help of the minister, can they finally succeed in bringing an end to this dark practice?
Answer My Call, book two in the Morgan’s Landing series, invites you back to the small town of Morgan’s Landing, Missouri in 1905. Reunite with Julia Lansing as she meets new people and encounters familiar faces in new contexts. Will all of these changes be for the better? Can Julia trust the happiness she has built for herself? Can Morgan’s Landing handle the secrets that, if exposed, threaten the town’s most prominent citizens?
“Oh, no!” some of you are saying, “How did I miss out on Book 1?” If that’s the case (or you’re wanting to share with a friend so they can get caught up), check out the trailer for “Hear My Whisper” by clicking on the photo below.
Here’s more about it –
“And you can be certain of one thing, Abigail. I’m no angel.”
Julia Lansing stumbles into an embarrassing scandal when she’s discovered in a compromising position with a U. S. senator!
Though she’s innocent and it was all a misunderstanding, the shame burns. Matters are made worse later at dinner, when she seeks to hold her mother’s hand for moral support and finds herself holding a strange man’s hand by mistake! With mishaps abounding, how on earth is she meant to survive her trip to Savannah? Returning to her predictable life back home would be ideal—if it weren’t for the handsome Adam Cole. What is she meant to do about him?
Meanwhile, Beatrice Lansing, Julia’s mother, is expanding her business ventures in dress-making. With only a short amount of time to stay in Savannah, she’s striving to showcase her designs and build the network of employees and customers she came to create. Can she make her dreams come true, or will she return to Missouri empty-handed? And why is she receiving telegrams from her husband about explosions and replacing curtains?
Set against the backdrop of Savannah, Georgia and the small town of Morgan’s Landing, Missouri in 1904, Hear My Whisper, book one in the Morgan’s Landing series, invites you to follow Julia Lansing as she navigates the mores of a different city, state, social class, and the newfound interests of a young man (or two or three). Can she make the choice that’s best for her own happiness? Can her family succeed in the pursuit of their dreams? Or will it all come crashing down?
NOTE: B&N’s prices are, for some reason, slightly higher, so be aware of that.
It’s exciting to know that we’re on the 30-day countdown to September 15th, when your copies of “Answer My Call” will begin shipping right to your door.
Is there anything you’re anticipating to find when you return to Morgan’s Landing? Make a prediction in the comments and in another month, we’ll find out if you were right.
This is a great post for you to share with all your friends on social media. I depend on that and really appreciate it when you do!
Book 2 in my “Morgan’s Landing” historical romance series is now available for pre-order!
Return to Morgan’s Landing and reunite with Julia, Beatrice, and Roderick Lansing. Unexpected newcomers bring shocking revelations, success invites complications, and heroes arrive in the unlikeliest of forms.
Available September 15th.
Here is the link to pre-order physical books from my publisher at Ozark Hollow Press. Get 20% off all copies of Answer My Call when you order at this site through through August 23, 2026 when you use the code: AMCALL20:
NOTE: B&N’s prices are, for some reason, slightly higher, so be aware of that.
Now, here’s a bit of what you’ll find inside!
“I was hoping you might work your way around to telling me which tree it was and what it did to offend you. If it made you cry like this, I’d be happy to chop it down for you.”
Julia Lansing struggles to build a new normal after the events of Hear My Whisper. The drama that plagued her in Savannah and followed her to Morgan’s Landing has calmed, work at the bakery is good, and her blossoming courtship offers a promising future. She has everything she had hoped for – so why does she feel so unsettled? Amalda Baysinger, Julia’s childhood bully, is concocting new schemes. Rance Morgan, an unwanted admirer, is proving unpleasantly persistent. And now a new neighbor, his wife, and his ailing children are moving into town, bringing with them terrible revelations, questions, and secrets.
Meanwhile, Beatrice and Roderick Lansing must contend with the changes their successes have brought their way. Demands for new and exciting creations and ever multiplying clients and partnerships split their attentions, stretching their time and energies ever thinner. Meanwhile, the summer’s biggest celebration is on the horizon, bringing with it a familiar game they find cruel and distasteful. With the help of the minister, can they finally succeed in bringing an end to this dark practice?
Answer My Call, book two in the Morgan’s Landing series, invites you back to the small town of Morgan’s Landing, Missouri in 1905. Reunite with Julia Lansing as she meets new people and encounters familiar faces in new contexts. Will all of these changes be for the better? Can Julia trust the happiness she has built for herself? Can Morgan’s Landing handle the secrets that, if exposed, threaten the town’s most prominent citizens?
I’m excited! Are you? Leave a comment with your thoughts on “Hear My Whisper” and what you may be anticipating in “Answer My Call”
Ready for some book talk and a sneak peek at “Answer My Call”, the sequel to “Hear My Whisper”?
I’ll be back at Central Merc Coffee House in Jamestown, Missouri this Saturday. Stop by to see me and get your copy of “Hear My Whisper”, Book 1 in my Morgan’s Landing Series.
Already have a copy (and one for a friend)? In that case, let’s chat! I’d love to year your thoughts on the book and what you think might lie ahead for the Lansing family in “Answer My Call”, the sequel which releases September 15th. You’ll get a sneak peek at the cover and a chance to pre-order!
See you Saturday! Grab a friend and make it a fun day. Central Merc will have an indoor Mini Market and you can get a bite to eat and a latte, too.
More on “Answer My Call” tomorrow, so be sure you’re subscribed to Midwest Storyteller.
July 31st will be your last day to grab the eBook for, “Hear My Whisper”, the first novel in my Morgan’s Landing series, at 75% OFF during the Smashwords 18th Annual Summer/Winter Sale!
Check out books from other talented indie authors there as well, at bargain prices.
I’m excited to announce that my book, “Hear My Whisper”, will be discounted at Smashwords during their 18th Annual Summer/Winter Sale! The sale, which lasts the entire month of July, is a great time to get my book, along with books from other talented indie authors, at bargain prices.
You will find the sale here starting on July 1, so save the link:
Catchy title for this post, isn’t it, Dear Readers? I thought so. Unknown to me until just a few weeks ago, this bookstore was recommended to me by someone as we were chatting about my “Morgan’s Landing” novel series. I was surprised to discover that Fitz’s Sidequests – Books and More is located in in Glasgow, Missouri. It’s new since I’ve last made a day trip there for lunch and shopping with a friend. They’ve graciously invited me to join them for a book signing event this Saturday, June 20. Details are in the photo below.
I know that Glasgow is an undiscovered gem for a lot of people who are searching for a relaxing time and enjoy exploring historic, picturesque river towns. Whether you’re into antiquing or in awe of the breathtaking river views, there’s something to cater to every taste. And, speaking of taste, there are great places to grab a bite of lunch.
This close-knit community is all about historic architecture and has some beautiful historic mansions. They host awesome local events. Check out their page here for all the helpful info you need to enjoy your time in Glasgow to the fullest and stop in to see me at Fitz’s Sidequests and check out everything they have to offer!
I am plunging back into work on the sequels to “Hear My Whisper” this week. “Answer My Call” (Book 2) has it’s cover near completion and after a few tweaks and an eagle-eyed going-over, will be ready for you to pre-order later this summer so that you can make another visit to Morgan’s Landing and find out what happens next in Julia Lansing’s life and the other residents of that river town – some old and some new.
Grab a friend and enjoy Glasgow on Saturday. You know they need to get their signed copy of “Hear My Whisper” before the sequel comes out.
Leave me a comment – but NO spoilers – and tell me how you liked your first adventure in Morgan’s Landing.
Haven’t seen the trailer for “Hear My Whisper”? Click this link!
Don’t you love to talk about books? Being an author, I do, of course! Another thing Smuffy and I can’t get enough of is history. I hope those of you who have already read “Hear My Whisper”, Book 1 in my “Morgan’s Landing” series, got a fun and interesting dose of it. There’s more to come in Book 2, “Answer My Call”, which is coming to you soon. While you wait, let’s get together and talk about history!
“Morgan’s Landing” is a fictional work, but here at the Midwest Storyteller blog, I’ve shared a lot of non-fiction and I’ve discovered through the years that those true stories are not only captivating, but treasures. They bring the history of our families and the old ways of life to our minds in ways that help us get a true picture of what life was like for those who went before us and preserve it for those who’ll come after us.
The Cooper County Historical Society has invited me to be their guest speaker on June 14th. Details are in the photo above. I’ll be sharing some truly fun and fascinating stories from my local family history to inspire you to dig into your own. I know you have stories that are too precious to be lost. We’ll chat about ways to preserve those.
I’ll also be sharing the story behind the “Morgan’s Landing” novel series and how our local history was woven into the fictional story.
Check out some of my family gems! Gotta love my Aunt Gladys here. Then, there’s my Uncle Spieg here. And, most precious to me – my mom, here.
Bring a friend and join us this Sunday, June 14th at 2:00 p.m.
Leave a comment and give me a brief snippet of a family story that you want to pass down through the years.
Jamestown, you ask? Yes! Jamestown, Missouri. Why, you ask? Because there’s a great coffee house there, located in the old Jamestown Mercantile building, that offers you an array of tasty delights. You can check out all they have to offer at their Central Merc Facebook page and get all the details on their first Mini-Market this Saturday, June 6th. I’ll be there to meet you, chat about my new historical novel, “Hear My Whisper”, sign your copy and maybe chat about your writing aspirations as well.
What a great day trip! Grab some friends and enjoy. You’ll find info on all the featured vendors on their Facebook page as well. I’m looking forward to seeing you there.
Granted, Jamestown is smaller than Morgan’s Landing, but Chelsea at Central Merc has gone all out to make this a great experience for you.
I’ll have plenty of books with me, of course, but just in case you’re curious about the book – .
Here’s more:
“And you can be certain of one thing, Abigail. I’m no angel.”
Julia Lansing stumbles into an embarrassing scandal when she’s discovered in a compromising position with a U. S. senator!
Though she’s innocent and it was all a misunderstanding, the shame burns. Matters are made worse later at dinner, when she seeks to hold her mother’s hand for moral support and finds herself holding a strange man’s hand by mistake! With mishaps abounding, how on earth is she meant to survive her trip to Savannah? Returning to her predictable life back home would be ideal—if it weren’t for the handsome Adam Cole. What is she meant to do about him?
Meanwhile, Beatrice Lansing, Julia’s mother, is expanding her business ventures in dress-making. With only a short amount of time to stay in Savannah, she’s striving to showcase her designs and build the network of employees and customers she came to create. Can she make her dreams come true, or will she return to Missouri empty-handed? And why is she receiving telegrams from her husband about explosions and replacing curtains?
Set against the backdrop of Savannah, Georgia and the small town of Morgan’s Landing, Missouri in 1904, Hear My Whisper, book one in the Morgan’s Landing series, invites you to follow Julia Lansing as she navigates the mores of a different city, state, social class, and the newfound interests of a young man (or two or three). Can she make the choice that’s best for her own happiness? Can her family succeed in the pursuit of their dreams? Or will it all come crashing down?
If you are unable to attend and get a signed copy, you can get all the links to the book here.
Planning to come? If you’ve already made your first visit to Morgan’s Landing, get ready to join Julia Lansing and find out what happens in Book 2 of the series, “Answer My Call”. It’s due to be in your hands late summer. Leave a comment and let me know what you’re looking forward to for the residents of Morgan’s Landing.
If you’ve not gotten your copy of “Hear My Whisper”, the first book in my “Morgan’s Landing” historical romance series, you can get one at my upcoming book signing this Saturday. Or, perhaps you’d like to get a copy for your mom for Mother’s Day. Or, perhaps you’ve ordered your copy and would like to bring it in and have it signed. Whatever the case, if you are within driving distance, I’d love to meet you at Barnes & Noble this Saturday! Details in the photo below. Please share on all your social media and do bring a friend.
Are you a history buff? If so, SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, June 14, 2026, I’ll be speaking at Cooper County Historical Society on how to reflect the history accurately while writing your fictional story. And, what to do with that amazing story of the past that isn’t fiction!
Leave a comment here and let me know how you are enjoying your first visit to Morgan’s Landing via “Hear My Whisper”. Speaking of comments, I’ll soon be sharing some of the comments I’ve gotten here on the Midwest Storyteller blog – the ones I delete! Aggravating as they may be, they are still good for a laugh.
Curious about the book? Here’s more:
Enjoy this video trailer for “Hear My Whisper”, Book 1 in my Morgan’s Landing series. It makes me want to read the book and I already know what happens!
Here’s more about “Hear My Whisper”:
“And you can be certain of one thing, Abigail. I’m no angel.”
Julia Lansing stumbles into an embarrassing scandal when she’s discovered in a compromising position with a U. S. senator!
Though she’s innocent and it was all a misunderstanding, the shame burns. Matters are made worse later at dinner, when she seeks to hold her mother’s hand for moral support and finds herself holding a strange man’s hand by mistake! With mishaps abounding, how on earth is she meant to survive her trip to Savannah? Returning to her predictable life back home would be ideal—if it weren’t for the handsome Adam Cole. What is she meant to do about him?
Meanwhile, Beatrice Lansing, Julia’s mother, is expanding her business ventures in dress-making. With only a short amount of time to stay in Savannah, she’s striving to showcase her designs and build the network of employees and customers she came to create. Can she make her dreams come true, or will she return to Missouri empty-handed? And why is she receiving telegrams from her husband about explosions and replacing curtains?
Set against the backdrop of Savannah, Georgia and the small town of Morgan’s Landing, Missouri in 1904, Hear My Whisper, book one in the Morgan’s Landing series, invites you to follow Julia Lansing as she navigates the mores of a different city, state, social class, and the newfound interests of a young man (or two or three). Can she make the choice that’s best for her own happiness? Can her family succeed in the pursuit of their dreams? Or will it all come crashing down?
If you are within driving distance, please join me this Wednesday. I’ll be speaking at State Fair Community College. You’ll get to hear all about how the “Morgan’s Landing” series came about, including all the hurdles and miracles along the way.
Please share on all your social media and bring a friend!
Also, plan to meet me at Barnes & Noble at Columbia Mall in Columbia, Missouri this Saturday, May 2nd. Details coming in future posts right here.
“Morgan’s Landing” has had its share of all three! I’ll be sharing about that as a part of the Community Lecture Series at State Fair Community College on April 29th. Please share this post over all your social media and join me there!
Coming up next:
May 2, 2026 – I’ll be at Barnes & Noble at the Columbia Mall in Columbia, Missouri for a book signing and would love to see you there! Get a copy of “Hear My Whisper” that day or bring yours in to be signed from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
June 14, 2026 – Join me at the Rails & Trails Museum in Boonville, Missouri. I’ll be sharing about all the aspects of writing books that accurately depict the historical times in which they are set and how Morgan’s Landing reflects our local area. It’s a true passion of mine!
Leave a comment and let me know how you are enjoying your first visit to Morgan’s Landing via “Hear My Whisper”. I’ve been hard at work getting the next book ready so that you can make the journey again.
There are firsts in life that need to be celebrated. I wanted to take a moment to share this one with you, Dear Readers!
It’s been a long road to this recent series of “firsts” – my first novel release, my first book signing, the arrival of that big box of books at my door with my name on them!
And now – Woo-hoo! A royalty check! It’s a gratifying experience after all these years of cranking out three novels. I asked Smuffy to take my photo in front of my P. G. Wodehouse collection as he is my favorite author. I have often said that when I can write like Wodehouse, I will have arrived. The cow creamer is one of those nods to the master that if you know – you know.
Thanks for sharing the moment with me and remember to get your copy of “Hear My Whisper” – from me, of course, if you are local, or directly from my publisher at Ozark Hollow Press. You can also get the book at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.
PLEASE take a couple of minutes to review. That may sound like an insignificant thing, but in the writing world, reviews are those digital nudges that get my book promoted as it should be.
Post your review of Hear My Whisper to platforms like Goodreads.com, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble (and any other platform for book reviews you prefer). This will help give the book a strong base to have staying power in the long term.
Enough reveling. Now back to editing on the sequel.
If you’ve read “Hear My Whisper” or are in the process, let me know in the comments how you are liking it. No spoilers allowed!
Just a reminder for all the bookworms out there: It’s time to get in the mood for Valentine’s Day with a bit of historical romance! If you are within driving distance, join me this Saturday for a time of Book Reading & Discussion.
If you experience any issues with seeing the information in the photo above, please see my Midwest Storyteller facebook page for the event.
If you’ve already finished reading “Hear My Whisper”, I hope you’ll come and let me know what you’re looking forward to in the sequel.
If you haven’t read it, take this opportunity to sample some selections and see if it draws you in.
Have you been to a Book Reading before? Actually, I haven’t! Perhaps you can leave me a comment and tell me what to expect!
If you are within driving distance, join me this Saturday. It’s all happening at Boonslick Regional Library’s Boonville branch. We’ll do a reading, have discussion and then we’ll read some more!
Curious about the book? Here’s a preview –
“And you can be certain of one thing, Abigail. I’m no angel.”
Julia Lansing stumbles into an embarrassing scandal when she’s discovered in a compromising position with a U. S. senator!
Though she’s innocent and it was all a misunderstanding, the shame burns. Matters are made worse later at dinner, when she seeks to hold her mother’s hand for moral support and finds herself holding a strange man’s hand by mistake! With mishaps abounding, how on earth is she meant to survive her trip to Savannah? Returning to her predictable life back home would be ideal—if it weren’t for the handsome Adam Cole. What is she meant to do about him?
Meanwhile, Beatrice Lansing, Julia’s mother, is expanding her business ventures in dress-making. With only a short amount of time to stay in Savannah, she’s striving to showcase her designs and build the network of employees and customers she came to create. Can she make her dreams come true, or will she return to Missouri empty-handed? And why is she receiving telegrams from her husband about explosions and replacing curtains?
Set against the backdrop of Savannah, Georgia and the small town of Morgan’s Landing, Missouri in 1904, Hear My Whisper, book one in the Morgan’s Landing series, invites you to follow Julia Lansing as she navigates the mores of a different city, state, social class, and the newfound interests of a young man (or two or three). Can she make the choice that’s best for her own happiness? Can her family succeed in the pursuit of their dreams? Or will it all come crashing down?
Though I’ve never cared for aviator shades and my car is not equipped with AI, it does communicate with me, mostly in a silent, passive-aggressive manner to let me know of its refusal to cooperate with my simplest demands. No, I don’t think my little buggy and I would attract many viewers with a weekly show. I do, however, write at night.
By nature, I am already a night owl and that helps, but I’ve had to face the issue of blue light. Eye strain is a real thing and so is the problem of not being able to shut down the little gray cells after hours staring at a huge computer monitor and living in a completely different world.
I can hear your suggestion that I should write during the day. This is not an option. My days are filled with nothing but fun and games provided by Fruity Pebbles and Lil’ Snookie.
Having done my research, I ordered a quality pair of glasses that has blue light blocking imbedded throughout the lenses – not merely a coating that renders them useless with the slightest scratch. I was given a delivery window of three to six business days.
This, folks, is where things went south. To be exact, they went not only south, but every direction imaginable multiple times! This small package, which I could have slipped into any decent sized handbag, began to travel more than I have in the last decade.
The image above (though not a map by any means and shouldn’t be used as such) gives an idea of how the United States Postal Service works to meet its efficiency and budgetary goals.
Using the tracking link provided by the Postal Service, I saw that the little box left San Diego and came straightaway to Olathe, Kansas and then went on to Kansas City. This made logical sense and I began to look forward to its arrival.
I suppose, however, that the poor thing couldn’t stand the cold, because it took off for Avondale, Arizona. After this, it couldn’t resist a jaunt over to Phoenix. Finding Phoenix a bit congested, my glasses returned to Avondale. Mysteriously, they returned to Phoenix again and I began to wonder if they’d become victims of a car-jacking. When they made a bee-line back to Avondale again, I imagined them being confused by roundabouts.
After finally having their fill of the dry desert air, they must have put in a request for transfer, giving the Postal Service some inkling that a mishap had occurred. They stepped in and, like the heroes that they are, properly and rightly brought my package all the way back to Olathe, Kansas. Now, I thought to myself, we are getting somewhere.
My spectacles were, indeed, getting somewhere. They took off for Abilene, probably because it was the prettiest town they’d ever seen. Those in supervisory positions with the Postal Service must have gotten wind of it at this point, declaring, “This must cease!”, because my package was then sent straight to Columbia, Missouri.
This is where I got excited. Now they could be on a delivery truck and at my house within hours. They certainly would have been if they hadn’t zoomed right past on the interstate and gone back to Kansas City! Thankfully, they made a U-turn there, but instead of taking the appropriate exit ramp, they merely waved as they passed again.
Once back in Columbia, some dear soul blessed with snappy, happy little neurons spotted them, and spying a truck destined for my hometown, shoved them in it.
That’s when I went to my local post office and told them that under no circumstances should they let them out of their sight. They merely sneered and told me I should’ve paid express mail fees.
Yes, Dear Readers, these are your tax dollars at work!
All’s well that ends well. Once the glasses arrived over a week late, I began putting them to good use and am busy every night getting the sequel to “Hear My Whisper” ready for you. This second book in the “Morgan’s Landing Series” is projected to release in the summer of 2026.
I’d love your feedback on “Hear My Whisper”, so please leave a comment. More importantly, leave a review on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads and at my publisher’s website, Ozark Hollow Press.
No, Dear Readers, this is not a duplicate post and you are not having leftover holiday hustle-and-bustle confusion. Nasty weather during the first week of December forced us to reschedule this event.
I am looking forward to seeing many of you this Saturday if you are within driving distance of Tipton, Missouri. Price James Library is sponsoring this book signing and has asked me to speak as well.
I love helping others recognize that they might have a story within them that is just begging to be told. Others know they have a story, but need tips and guidance concerning the different approaches to publishing. How do you transition from being all alone with your keyboard and your imagination to the world of editing, writers’ conferences, pitching, agents, editors and publishers? Do you take the plunge or go it alone?
However, the story of how my “Morgan’s Landing” novel series came about holds much more than nuts and bolts – it has had its share of miracles along the way and I’ll be sharing those as well.
If your church, community group or club would be interested in having me speak at an event, please leave a comment or email me at barb@midweststoryteller.com
Here are some upcoming dates to keep in mind:
Saturday, February 7 – 1:00 PM Join me for a reading and discussion of “Hear My Whisper” at Boonslick Regional Library in Boonville, Missouri.
Wednesday, April 29th – 1:30 PM Community Lecture Series State Fair Community College Boonville, Missouri Campus – Cost to Public: $5
Saturday, May 2 – Book Signing at Barnes & Noble, Columbia, Missouri.
This Fall: I’ll be joining other authors at the Local Author Showcase sponsored by Daniel Boone Regional Library, Columbia, Missouri
So…the big question is: How’s it going, Dear Readers? I’ve heard from those of you who had to set their copy aside to read after the holiday rush and from those who finished “Hear My Whisper” already and are waiting for the sequel. Without giving away any spoilers, of course, leave a comment and give me your thoughts on the book!
Are you looking for an opportunity to get your book into the community? Maybe you’ve written a book, but are unsure of the next steps?
That’s okay! Local Authors Showcase is designed to meet authors and ask them questions about their books and the process of getting their titles published.
I will be there, along with around 35 other authors. If you love books, you’ll love this! Please share and bring a friend.
Please check out this event and other great things going on at Missouri River Regional Library’s website HERE and Facebook page HERE.
You are invited! If you are anywhere in the vicinity, please join me at Boonslick Regional Library in Boonville, Missouri. I’d love to visit with you and, of course, I’ll have copies of “Hear My Whisper” (Book 1 in the Morgan’s Landing Series). I’m looking forward to seeing you there and please bring a friend. You never know when you or someone you know might be inspired to become an author!
If your church, community group or club would be interested in having me speak at an event, please leave a comment or email me at barb@midweststoryteller.com
I love helping others recognize that they might have a story within them that is just begging to be told. Others know they have a story, but need tips and guidance concerning the different approaches to publishing. How do you transition from being all alone with your keyboard and your imagination to the world of editing, writers’ conferences, pitching, agents, editors and publishers? Do you take the plunge or go it alone?
If you or anyone you know is within driving distance, please join me at this event. We’ll be able to chat about my book (and yours if you have one), the story behind it and the road to getting it published. Spoiler Alert: There are lots of ins and outs, do’s and don’ts and surprises involved!
Coming SOON: Details on events in the near future –
December 6th – Boonslick Regional Library in Boonville, Missouri
December 7th – Missouri River Regional Library in Jefferson City, Missouri
Here are a couple of photos from the book signing event at Bloom & Bindings in Boonville, Missouri on Saturday November 18th. If you missed it, please join me at one of the upcoming events listed below.
Coming Up: I’ll be busy meeting all of you in the coming week, so keep checking Midwest Storyteller for the details on these events –
December 3rd – Price James Library in Tipton, Missouri
December 6th – Boonslick Regional Library in Boonville, Missouri
December 7th – Missouri River Regional Library in Jefferson City, Missouri
Just a quick note to remind you that if you are within driving distance of Boonville, Missouri, please meet me tomorrow, November 22nd, at Bloom & Bindings in the historic downtown.
Please bring a friend. I’d love to chat with you and introduce you to Julia and her life in Morgan’s Landing.
The event is also posted on Bloom & Bindings Facebook page, so check it out!
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Enjoy this video trailer for “Hear My Whisper”, Book 1 in my Morgan’s Landing series. It makes me want to read the book and I already know what happens!
Here’s more about “Hear My Whisper”:
“And you can be certain of one thing, Abigail. I’m no angel.”
Julia Lansing stumbles into an embarrassing scandal when she’s discovered in a compromising position with a U. S. senator!
Though she’s innocent and it was all a misunderstanding, the shame burns. Matters are made worse later at dinner, when she seeks to hold her mother’s hand for moral support and finds herself holding a strange man’s hand by mistake! With mishaps abounding, how on earth is she meant to survive her trip to Savannah? Returning to her predictable life back home would be ideal—if it weren’t for the handsome Adam Cole. What is she meant to do about him?
Meanwhile, Beatrice Lansing, Julia’s mother, is expanding her business ventures in dress-making. With only a short amount of time to stay in Savannah, she’s striving to showcase her designs and build the network of employees and customers she came to create. Can she make her dreams come true, or will she return to Missouri empty-handed? And why is she receiving telegrams from her husband about explosions and replacing curtains?
Set against the backdrop of Savannah, Georgia and the small town of Morgan’s Landing, Missouri in 1904, Hear My Whisper, book one in the Morgan’s Landing series, invites you to follow Julia Lansing as she navigates the mores of a different city, state, social class, and the newfound interests of a young man (or two or three). Can she make the choice that’s best for her own happiness? Can her family succeed in the pursuit of their dreams? Or will it all come crashing down?
