Hello, and welcome to my February Newsletter. It's frosty in New England, but I often think the ocean is even more majestic in winter. I often stop, look at the view, and take a few moments to contemplate life. But no matter the temperature(28 degrees today), an iced Dunkin' coffee always makes sense. It may be the region's official beverage!
I enjoyed chatting with Nicole Asselin on her podcast, Baseball, Books, and Banter last weekend!
You can listen by clicking below:
Upcoming Author Talks & Book Signings!
2/22 Book Signing, Barnes & Noble, Wareham, MA, 12-2 pm
2/26 Author Talk, Wareham Free Library, Wareham, MA, 6:30 pm
3/1 Author Talk, Duxbury Free Library, Duxbury, MA, 1 pm
January 2025...I had such fun at a Book Signing at Barnes & Noble in Hingham, MA. Twelve local authors were featured. I also visited Book Love in The Pinehills, Plymouth, MA.
Barnes & Noble, Hingham, MA
Book Love, Plymouth, MA
SAILOR'S VALENTINES
I have been captivated by Sailor's Valentines since I first saw one. They are crafted from shells arranged in octagonal glass-fronted cases. I have included a Wikipedia link for you to read about their history. I purchased the one below at the New Bedford Whaling Museum in New Bedford, MA.
REVIEWS
Writers depend on reviews. It's how we get contracts, deals, and audiobooks. I would sincerely appreciate it if you reviewed any of my books, especially Murder at First Light. I would love to see an audiobook version. A review can consist of just one line. Thanks so much for your consideration.
As always, I need to share something from the OB/GYN world. The above New York Times link takes you to a beautiful story about a baby cuddler in a neonatal ICU.
RECIPE CORNER
Mary Margaret Callahan O'Reilly's Date Nut Bread
from Murder at the Wedding
1 1/2 cups chopped dates
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup boiling water
1 egg, beaten
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Combine the dates, butter, and sugar.
Pour the boiling water over them.
Let stand until cool.
When the dates have cooled, stir the mixture.
Mix in the egg, vanilla, flour, baking soda, salt, and walnuts.
Pour into the prepared pan.
Bake for 50 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool for twenty minutes before removing from pan.
Enjoy with cream cheese and tea!
Spring is coming!
While a large part of the country is experiencing snowstorms and frigid temperatures, spring is coming!
Some colorful tulips to light the way...
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