ONE WEEK from today!!

Join me to celebrate my fourth novel, Swan Song!

Sunday, Jan 21st, 2-4pm in the Fireside Room at the Ranch House at Robson Ranch.

5687 Robson Blvd, Eloy AZ.

I’ll read excerpts, draw names for giveaways, and other fun stuff!

HH-priced beverages from the Tack Room and books available for purchase.

Hope to see you there!

This event is open to the community. Non-RR residents are welcome!

“Swan Song”
Mara Cordovan’s life had been rough even before she learned she was dying. Her death sentence was caused by chemical exposure in the workplace. Corporate greed was to blame —and her demise could have been prevented. With nothing left to lose, she decides against seeking restitution in the time she has left. Instead, Mara wants revenge.

My 2023 Year in Books

My goal for the year was 35 books and I surpassed it by 5. Ten of my forty were non-fiction — a first for me — and six were by fellow indie authors!

Take a look to see if we shared any titles. Now on to 2024! Happy New Year to Everyone!

My TOP 5 are (drum roll, please!)

5 Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

4 The Jester by James Patterson

3 10% Happier by Dan Harris

2 Camino Island by John Grisham

#1 for 2023! The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate

Smashwords End of Year Sale!

Hello, Readers!

I’m excited to announce that my entire ebook collection be available as part of a promotion on Smashwords through January 1 as part of their 2023 End of Year Sale!

All four titles are half the regular ebook price! Swan Song $1.99 Runaway, Veteran & Gutter Punk $1.49 each!

This is a chance to get my books, along with books from many other great authors, at a discount so you can get right to reading.

You will find the promo here starting on December 15, so save the link:
https://www.smashwords.com/shelves/promos/

Please share this promo with friends and family. You can even forward this email to the avid readers in your life!

Thank you for your help and support!

Happy reading! Happy Holidays!

Susanne

SAVE THE DATE! Swan Song Launch Party, January 21

Join me for a long awaited launch celebration for my fourth novel, Swan Song, on Sunday, Jan 21 2-4pm in the Cheyenne/Laredo Rooms at Robson Ranch.

Listen as I read excerpts from Swan Song and, if time allows, from a published short story PLUS you’ll have a chance to ask questions about writing and publishing and hear what’s coming next.

Enjoy Happy Hour-priced beverages and for each drink purchased, enter a drawing to have a character named for you in my next novel!

Launch events are great fun so don’t miss it!

RR Arts & Crafts Event Tomorrow, Nov 18th 9-1pm

RR Arts & Crafts Show Sat, 9-1pm in the Hermosa 🤗 Huge array of resident artists & craftsmen with dozens of holiday gift ideas! 🎁

Mystery Readers — stop by my table 👀

✅ City Streets Series:
Runaway, Veteran, & Gutter Punk

✅ Swan Song:
a yummy thriller with hints of revenge

✅ Short Stories:
Riversong Books Short Story Collections featuring
2022 Prep Work
2023 Karma & Santayana

Happy Book Bday to Veteran, Book 2 🥳 Smashwords Special!

Veteran, the second in the City Streets series, was published November 1, 2020. Celebrate with me by enjoying Veteran at the book birthday price of 99c!

Visit Smashwords.com, search my name, and find Veteran. Enter promo code DHXQJ

In its three years, Veteran has had quite an interesting run. Many readers of the series consider Ty’s story to be the best of the three and I’ve been moved and honored by feedback from those who have served.

Ty’s tale is special and very close to my heart. I hope you enjoy it.

Veteran — a veteran of the Gulf War is on the streets and haunted by the past. When he is accused of a vicious crime, he refuses to come to his own defense. Investigators Jordan and Connors want to believe him but the evidence is stacked against him. How can they free a troubled soldier so bound to his code of honor?

Requesting Reader/Reviewers for Gutter Punk

Gutter Punk, the third and last in the City Streets series, needs reviews. As you’ve heard me say many times, reviews are the best tool for marketing the work of Indie authors.

I’m making an effort to up the number of reviews for Gutter Punk by offering a free PDF copy to interested readers. The process is very like the request authors make of ARC — advanced copy —readers, who read and review books immediately before release. All I ask is that you read & post a review on Amazon. If you use Goodreads, a review there would be grand, as well.

Leave a message in the comments if this sounds like a deal to you. Remember, reviews can be as brief or as lengthy as you want; it’s totally up to you!

Finally, if you’ve read Gutter Punk or any of my books, I appreciate every honest review.

Thank you!

Gutter Punk: a suspect from Liz Jordan’s past threatens to reveal a devastating secret. In exchange for silence, he asks her to find his daughter hiding deep in the community of street kids called gutter punks. To refuse could mean the end of Liz’s career. Can she find a kid who doesn’t want to be found in a network of street-wise youths that survive by trusting no one?