Thursday, February 20, 2020

Australia Burns Anthology Now Available--See the Video!


Our wonderful publisher Rhonda Pender, was interviewed about our anthology while watching the books roll off the printer. Here's a chance to meet Stephen King--our author who started it all.



This is a three-volume book of stories by more than forty authors at the Wild Rose Press. Romance, thrillers, mystery—whatever you like, in one easy package. The best part is this: we are donating all proceeds to the Australia Red Cross, to be distributed as needed to help rebuild, rehabilitate, and help the thousands of people and animals affected by the horrible fires sweeping across Australia.

‘Proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund.’

Here’s the Wild Rose Press link showing all three books: 

My contribution is in Volume Two: Che Gelida Manina: a Story of Second Chances. 




Wild Rose Press Store (print only):

Amazon ebooks:

Amazon print:


Monday, February 10, 2020

Wild Rose Authors Anthology Fundraiser for Australia Fires Available Now




The greatest anthology ever! From the authors of The Wild Rose Press.
February 14 is not just for Valentines—it’s also the release date for Australia Burns: Show Australia Some Love.

This is a three-volume book of stories by more than forty authors at the Wild Rose Press. Romance, thrillers, mystery—whatever you like, in one easy package. The best part is this: we are donating all proceeds to the Australia Red Cross, to be distributed as needed to help rebuild, rehabilitate, and help the thousands of people and animals affected by the horrible fires sweeping across Australia.
‘Proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund.’


My contribution is in Volume Two: Che Gelida Manina: a Story of Second Chances. Here’s the blurb:



Since Jack died, Grace has lost all desire for romance, but she’s lonely and joins a dating site, stipulating companionship only. Edward answers her post, agreeing to the terms. He is true to his word, but Grace soon finds herself wanting more. Can she convince him she’s changed her mind? Will he feel the same?



Australia Burns: Show Australia Some Love will be available at all online stores. Please help us raise funds to help in this tragedy.

NOTE: If you buy the print from the Wild Rose Press it will bring in more money to send. https://www.thewildrosepress.com/product-category/writers-shop-cat/special-release-paperbacks

Think of it this way: instead of a T shirt or commemorative mug, you get forty wonderful stories to enjoy and you’re supporting relief efforts in devastated Australia.

Buy Links:
Wild Rose Press Store (print only):

Amazon ebooks:

Amazon print:

Saturday, February 1, 2020

Winter Games Reader Challenge All Month Long-with Orion's Foot & Prizes Galore



“As he started to climb down, a twig snapped below them. They froze.
Something’s being dragged through the underbrush.” 

Monsters, murder, and mysteries lurk deep in the Amazon in M. S. Spencer’s Orion’s Foot.


Orion’s Foot is featured at Winter Games Reader Challenge.This is a month-long reader challenge, featuring up to 60 bestselling & award-winning authors, with an amazon review average of 4.0 or higher!

$200 GRAND PRIZE gift card will be awarded to the one who reads and posts Amazon Reviews for the most books. Additional prizes which may include swag, print books, and gift cards. will be awarded to other reader participants, including ones with the most reviews on BookBub and/or Goodreads, and the reader who attends and participates in the most Host Parties during the event.

There will be Raves—times to interact with a few authors at a time—on Mondays and Wednesdays during February. I’ll be on Rave 2, so get your questions ready! This is the Facebook link to the Rave Cave:

A grand finale scheduled after the reading portion of the event ends will be where readers will receive their prizes.




She wishes on Orion’s Foot—and gets mystery, murder, myth, and romance.

Searching for a legendary monster deep in the Amazon, scientists confront murder, living fossils, fanatics, and romance.





If you didn’t get to sign up to be a reader, you can still catch the reviews on Amazon, Goodreads, and BookBub!

Here's a list of all the wonderful authors:


Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Great stories; Great Cause: Wild Rose Authors Anthology Fundraiser for Australia Fires



The greatest anthology ever! From the authors of The Wild Rose Press.
February 14 is not just for Valentines—it’s also the release date for Australia Burns: Show Australia Some Love.

This is a three-volume book of stories by more than forty authors at the Wild Rose Press. Romance, thrillers, mystery—whatever you like, in one easy package. The best part is this: we are donating all proceeds to the Australia Red Cross, to be distributed as needed to help rebuild, rehabilitate, and help the thousands of people and animals affected by the horrible fires sweeping across Australia.



My contribution is Che Gelida Manina: a Story of Second Chances. It will be in the second volume.

Here’s the blurb:
Since Jack died, Grace has lost all desire for romance, but she’s lonely and joins a dating site, stipulating companionship only. Edward answers her post, agreeing to the terms. He is true to his word, but Grace soon finds herself wanting more. Can she convince him she’s changed her mind? Will he feel the same?

Australia Burns: Show Australia Some Love will be available at all online stores. Please help us raise funds to help in this tragedy. It is now available on Amazon and The Wild Rose Press.

NOTE: If you buy the print from the Wild Rose Press it will bring in more money to send. https://www.thewildrosepress.com/product/australia-burns-volume-one

Think of it this way: instead of a T shirt or commemorative mug, you get forty wonderful stories to enjoy and you’re supporting relief efforts in devastated Australia.




Tuesday, January 28, 2020

The Mint Invasion—out of chaos comes jelly—I’m at Alicia Dean’s today



I’m on Alicia Dean’s wonderful website talking about a hobby of mine—and by extension, a hobby of my heroine Lacey Delahaye in Whirlwind Romance.  We’re both jelly makers—and both unapologetic romantics. Come for a story and a recipe for Cocoplum jelly!


Cocoplum