Booksigning at the 2026 Desert Foothills Book Festival
Meet me there!
I haven’t done a signing in ages, but when an author friend of mine mentioned that she would be signing at the 2026 Desert Foothills Book Festival, it felt like perfect timing and I knew I wanted to participate.
This inclusive and interactive festival celebrates the importance of reading in our community.
It’s not only a great place to pick up some new reads, it’s also a fantastic opportunity for booklovers to personally connect with local, award winning authors. And believe me, this select group of authors from Phoenix, Scottsdale, Cave Creek and Carefree are excited to meet you!
If you’re already on the hunt for holiday gifts, this is the place to find that perfect book for that special someone. I’ll have several of my titles, some discounted bundle pricing you won’t want to miss and goodie giveaways just for you.
FREE ADMISSION FOR EVERYONE!
Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Holland Center
How about a sprinkle of holiday myth and magic?
Lander’s Moon
Free spirited healer, Selena Alvarez, has a thing for bad boys. Unfortunately, having to escape from a very violent one in the middle of a wicked snowstorm, and being saved by an enormous beast isn’t exactly how she imagined spending her Christmas vacation.
Lander Paletsos, the legendary Nemean Lion, is an immortal with an attitude. Cursed to walk the day as a human and prowl the night as a giant lion, he never expects to find an injured woman lost in his territory during a blizzard.
Snow bound in Lander’s castle in the woods, they soon discover if the heart of a brave healer can soothe the soul of a wild beast.
*Authors Note: This novella was originally published through Cerridwen Press in 2007 as part of the anthology, Beneath A Christmas Moon.
Happily EveryAfter Holidays
Three stories to add a little holiday magic to your beach time…
Let Down Your Hair: Security Specialist Rapunzel Adams was planning to work straight through the holidays until her brother asks her to fly home to visit their sick mom. As she and her mother reconnect in a way they haven’t for years, and Rapunzel discovers her childhood sweetheart, Jack, is also back in town, the holidays take a surprising turn that leaves her wondering if there really is such a thing as Christmas magic.
Grim Memories: Blaine Jacobs never expected to attend a Nightmare Before Christmas holiday costume party. Her phobia around people wearing costumes would usually make that a hard no. But when her sister offers her an opportunity that could help her quit her second job so she can work on her novel, she reluctantly agrees to go. Falling into the arms of the Grim Reaper wasn’t on the agenda either, but as they dance the night away, she’s curious about the strong connection they share and begins to question if they’ve met before.
Beautiful Ugly: A team building trip to a Dude Ranch in the middle of nowhere Texas? Born and raised as a city girl, Margaret Bosworth wants nothing to do with horses, dust, or wide-open spaces, but as CFO for Beauty4U, Inc., she’s expected to participate. With Christmas just weeks away, and her end of year projection deadline looming, Margaret’s surprised how much she’s enjoying the horseback riding lessons, trail rides and Cook’s delicious homemade meals in the main house. Add a sprawling ranch decked out with sparkling holiday lights and a smug, sexy cowboy she can’t bring herself to dislike, and her secret Christmas wish seems closer than it’s ever been.
Frost
A small town, two frozen hearts, and a little ChristmaHanukkah magic…
Esme Gerard decided spending the holidays at her favorite place on earth was just what she needed. Once known as the most wicked wild west town in America, Jericho Ridge had been her asylum for more than a decade and was the perfect respite when her heart couldn’t risk taking one more hit.
Until Jack.
Their first encounter left her craving more. Something about him drew her closer. No matter how much she tried to tell herself she wasn’t ready, her heart told a different story.
Jack De Vine had priorities. As a single dad, his daughter was at the top of the list. Second was a secret legacy he had a sworn duty to protect. Third was the winery he and his family ran. Dating was at the very bottom. Ever since his ex-wife left him and their child years ago without a backward glance, he’d kept his heart stored in ice.
Until Esme.
From the first moment he saw her, he was drawn to her. That sent alarm bells off in his head. He knew he should steer clear of her, yet he kept looking for excuses to get closer.
