the verdict on shirtless guys is in

Hello Darlings!Last week, I asked you how you felt about shirtless guys on book covers. The votes are in. You almost all said that yes - shirtless guys are a go!I feel the same way. I love having book covers with abs BUT I also love graphic/illustrat...

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Aug 15, 2023
free reads inside =)

Hello Darlings!This past weekend, I went to Romance GenreCon in Kansas City and had such a nice time! I loved getting to visit with some of my favorite authors and to reconnect with readers! Of course, there were quite a few new faces, and I loved th...

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Aug 10, 2023
shirtless guys?

Hello Darlings!This past weekend, I went to Romance GenreCon in Kansas City and had such a nice time! I loved getting to visit with some of my favorite authors and to reconnect with readers! Of course, there were quite a few new faces, and I loved th...

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Aug 09, 2023
Free today from Sophie Stern

Hello Darlings!This week was a little chaotic on a personal level, but tomorrow everything will be better because I'll be at Romance Genrecon in Kansas City! Then, in two weeks, I'm heading to Cedar Falls, Iowa for Romance Rendezvous Book Blast. I ca...

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Aug 05, 2023
Let's start your week off right

Hello Darlings!First things first, I know that I don't usually email on Mondays, but I wanted to send you a couple of freebies (at the bottom of the newsletter!) and let you know that I'll have TWO new releases tomorrow.NEVER KISS AN ALIEN and BOUND...

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Jul 31, 2023
the Barbie movie

Hello Darlings!I loved hearing about all of your pets and the fun stuff you've been up to this summer. While this isn't pet-related, I did get up early this morning to go see the BARBIE movie with my husband, Jack! I LOVED IT.I have to be honest. As...

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Jul 29, 2023
A sneaky little cat!

Hello Darlings!I loved all of your emails last week with pictures of your lovely pets.Thank you!This week, I'm trying to focus on doing a little more self-care this summer. I've been learning to roller skate, taking lots of walks, and of course, spen...

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Jul 26, 2023
Free today from Sophie Stern

Hello Darlings!Have you ever found kittens? I've been watching a lot of TikTok and Reels lately and have seen SO MANY PEOPLE finding kittens in the wild! I've never found a kitten in the wild, but I have adopted four cats from my local animal shelter...

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Jul 22, 2023
Tales from the book con + what comes next

Hello darlings!I hope you're all doing well and having the best weeks ever!I just got home from Writers on the River in Peoria, Illinois. This is one of my favorite events each year. If you've never gone, plan to attend for 2024. It's a fun-filled we...

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Jul 16, 2023
Happy Friday from Sophie! <3

Hello darlings!I hope you're all doing well and having the best weeks ever!I'm at Tremendicon this weekend, which is a comic-con style event with different "tracks" to help teach, train, and inspire artists and designers of the future! I'm on the wri...

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Jul 07, 2023