Team Deadpool or Team Wolverine, That is the Question Back in July, I began a year-long stint as president of my local writing chapter (Washington Romance Writers). I'm super stoked to be able to give back to an organization that has been such a blessing in my life. Probably 95% of my friends stem from the 24 years I've belonged to this special company of writers. For our August chapter event, we rented a movie theater for a private screening of Deadpool and Wolverine. Yeah, a private...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Team Deadpool or Team Wolverine, That is the Question Back in July, I began a year-long stint as president of my local writing chapter (Washington Romance Writers). I'm super stoked to be able to give back to an organization that has been such a blessing in my life. Probably 95% of my friends stem from the 24 years I've belonged to this special company of writers. For our August chapter event, we rented a movie theater for a private screening of Deadpool and Wolverine. Yeah, a private...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
It's not even August So why do I have do I have Fall on my mind? I think I need to work on staying in the moment so I can fully enjoy the next five weeks. Maybe some meditation by the pool would help... In our newsletter today: 1) July was good -- thank you! 2) Mark you calendar: Fall into a Book Facebook event September 20 & 21 3) Anthology and Box Set collection 4) That pit in my stomach July was good! A visit with family, some trips to the pool, hanging out with my high school buddies. Oh,...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Craving My Roommate is live! Popping in to dance and shout--That today, Craving My Roommate is out! Celia stands before a mirror, all sad and frowning--Then David swoops in to keep her from drowning. This cute 'n sexy couple are one hundred percent the reasonWhy--this summer--you will dig bikini season. Caption: It's here! Craving My Roommate cover. "I'm starving." "What a coincidence." The heated gleam in his gaze promises wicked, lovely things. "I'm starving too." His kiss makes me forget...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Time to Kick Back and Relax "They" say that summer is for relaxing. And it's true that Wednesday I went to the pool (first time this season, maybe first time since the pandemic?). But, woof, my summer already feels frenetic and it's technically only the second day of the season. How, what, why? And who are these "they" people anyway? Anyhoo, I'm determined to make pool lounging a many-times-a-week habit this year. Wish me luck! In our newsletter today: 1) Dim sum and friends 2) Isn't It...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Cover Reveal and the Big 5-3! I could not be more excited to share the cover reveal of Winter Wishes and Holiday Kisses Anthology with you today! Also, I'm looking forward to some birthday shenanigans as we close May out. Wish and In our newsletter today: 1) Cover Reveal: Winter Wishes and Holiday Kisses Anthology 2) Memorial Day weekend is a great time to have a birthday 3) Crochet for newbies 4) Summer plans... 2025? Cover Reveal: Winter Wishes and Holiday Kisses Anthology Y'all, I have...
5 months ago • 2 min read
I Blinked and There Went January Good golly, we're already 1/12 of the year down? How did that happen? Sheesh. You take one measly little nap... In our newsletter today: 1) Happy New Year! (Yes, I'm one of those people) 2) Valentine's Day Cake Poll 3) Clickable Sweet Treats and Cover Reveal 4) Follow Me on BookBub Happy New Year! The last Saturday of January every year, my work holds its annual convention. Picture a family reunion with people hugging and exchanging news and beaming at friends...
8 months ago • 2 min read
Here's to a Spooktastic Halloween! Before I jet off to Ireland like some kind of Author Rockstar Living Her Best Life (ahem), I wanted to share a few items: 1) Early reviews for The One That I Want and a call to action on bended knee 2) A super nifty honor3) A chance to w!n one of my books in November4) Reminder: Facebook reader-author event December 1-2 5) Snippet from The One That I See, available for preorder in the Craving My Roommate anthology Reviews for The One That I Want Last week...
12 months ago • 3 min read
Making a List Y’all! How does “J. Keely Thrall, USA Today Bestselling Author” sound? Pretty awesome, right? (I mean, to *me* it sounds like a dream come true!) When one of my morning writer pals suggested that a group of us participate in an anthology aiming to hit the newly returned USA Today’s Best-selling Booklist, I was like, Sign Me Up, Scotty! Now eleven of my writing besties are joining a hunchabunch other authors to bring you a fantastic beach read next summer. Why the long tail...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read