Once upon a time, there was a girl obsessed with pirates (this is my senior graduation pic).

Today, that girl is the debut author of a true forbidden love story between a pirate and a suspected witch

IF THE TIDE TURNS set sail today
#ifthetideturns #pubday
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Gutted to say that my debut historical novel, #ifthetideturns, got pirated—days before my release.

The irony? It's a pirate book. Maybe I'll laugh someday. But I'm crushed. It would mean the world if you could

🖤share
🌊preorder/order
📕request from the library

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My debut IF THE TIDE TURNS got picked for
Buzz Books' 2024 season! I'm very grateful to my team and to Publishers Weekly.

Can't wait for this witchy pirate historical fiction book to set sail on March 26.

Utah Valley Friends: This Thursday, I'll be doing a talk at the Orem Library on what books, reading, and libraries have meant to me. Hope to see you there and learn from you in return!

 The best pirate pup ever, with the best name ever. You’ll meet her in THE DETERMINED (my forthcoming novel after #ifthetideturns).

Thank you for being such a remarkable community. You have collectively done such brilliant naming of my #pirate tavern for THE DETERMINED.

A good mail day. Think I have enough colors? 🏴‍☠️

Tomorrow in my newsletter, I’m announcing the BRILLIANT names you all nominated for my pirate ship dog and taverns. 🏴‍☠️🐶🍺 I’ll share them out on the rest of my socials on Thursday.

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On this date in 1717, "Blackbeard" first appeared on the radar after ransacking a merchant ship. The captured captain described the pirate's appearance, which gave Blackbeard his infamous name. But before that, the bearded man was called Edward Teach. You'll learn more about him in IF THE TIDE TURNS

"There are many reasons to read and enjoy 'East Winds.' It is a thoughtful travel memoir and spiritual quest, but it is indeed a love story, too."

Elaine Thomas reviews @rachelrueckert.bsky.social's "East Winds: A Global Quest to Reckon with Marriage"

Happy 1st birthday to EAST WINDS, the book that made me an author. November 15 will always make my pulse skitter. A hearty 365 thank-yous-worth of appreciation for your support. Thank you for being part of my windy journey.

My publisher is giving away 100 advance reader copies of IF THE TIDE TURNS! 🏴‍☠️ Book giveaway on Goodreads is live: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...