It’s Release Day: The Diamond Jack by Mae Clair

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Mae Clair

Book cover for The Diamond Jack by Mae Clair. Woman in gown standing by tree, looking up at long-haired cowboy on horse, silhouettes against a sunset sky

It’s here! After two years, I finally have a new release. The ebook is now available, with the print version coming on September 30th. If you enjoy family drama, tangled family trees, and clean romance, this book—set in the late 1860s—may appeal to you.

BLURB:
An older woman. A younger man. A secret entwining numerous lives…

Leah Holt never planned on starting over at the age of thirty-three, but when a marriage of convenience ends in widowhood, she accepts her brother’s invitation to move west and assumes the position of schoolteacher in the small town of Shallow Draw.

Shey Lafferty, son of the area’s wealthiest rancher, is still adjusting to his pa’s marriage to a much younger woman when he encounters Leah—eight years his elder. Used to frivolous affairs, he finds himself drawn to the comely Easterner. After a shady drifter accosts her, his desire to protect and care for her intensifies and he makes her safety his mission.

Monk Sunday’s attack on Leah is an unfortunate coincidence. His arrival in Shallow Draw is not. The lout has mysterious ties to Shey’s new stepmother and her young son—ties that draw Shey into a dangerous game of vengeance and retribution. Only by unearthing a secret buried decades earlier can Shey hope to overcome Sunday’s treachery and save those he loves—including the charming schoolteacher who has stolen his heart.

If you’d like to explore The Diamond Jack further, the purchase link is below. Thanks for reading, and I hope everyone is well!

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A New Release from Mae Clair

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Mae Clair

Hey, if you’re reading this, I owe you a big THANK YOU! It’s been over a year since I’ve posted anything on my blog, so if I’m still on your radar, I appreciate YOU!

Retirement has been good to me and has kept me busy. I’ve been doing a lot of volunteering with my church, and spending other days enjoying the freedom retirement brings. That includes day trips, shopping, movies, house projects, and meeting up with friends. Surprisingly, I have done very little writing—at least that was true for the first fourteen months or so.

Then the itch struck.

Not in a way I would have expected. Characters from an old trunk novel popped into my head one day and refused to depart. It took a week of them clamoring for attention before I finally hauled out my old book and tried to refamiliarize myself with the plot. Part of the story was in hardcopy and parts piecemealed on my computer. In other words—a major mess.

Plus, the writing was terrible. UGH! POV shifts pinging all over the place, telling instead of showing, flat dialogue, and inane descriptions. I consoled myself with the knowledge I’d written the thing (then called Storm Front) in the 1990s. It needed a MASSIVE overhaul, but the characters were insistent, and at least I had a springboard from which to work. I ended up rewriting the thing from scratch and changing chunks of the plot along the way. Finally, with the help of my two critique partners, I wrangled it into shape.

Note the word “wrangle?”

The genre might surprise you. Back in the ‘90s, I wrote a lot of westerns. Most were short stories, but Storm Front was a full-length novel. First up, the story needed a title change, hence The Diamond Jack was born.

The book is part family drama and part clean romance. Yeah, I know—different from my usual cryptids and mysteries. I’ll be writing more mysteries in the future (I’m currently sitting on one that’s over halfway done, and another that’s fully complete), but for now, my western story needed to be told.

The Diamond Jack is up for pre-order if you’re interested. I’m not doing any promo on the book, just an announcement here, in my newsletter, and a Book Bub Pre-Order Alert. I’ve lost the motivation for promotion, but I haven’t lost the desire to write.

It would be nice to get back to the days of one release a year. Autumn is almost here, which is when I tend to write more. There are stories in my head that still need to be told. In the meantime, if westerns spark your fancy, this is the blurb for The Diamond Jack.

An older woman. A younger man. A secret entwining numerous lives…

Thanks again, if you’re reading this. Even more if you’re interested in the book. The Diamond Jack is exclusive to Amazon.

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Release Date: September 23rd

Since I’ve been AWOL for so long, I’ve closed comments. A big hug and blessings to all! May the muse gift you with many ideas and words if you’re a writer—and happy reading, as always!

A Beggar’s Bargain by Jan Sikes @jansikes3 #newrelease #historicalfiction #forcedmarriage #WWII #missouri #literaryfiction

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Mae Clair

Happy Thursday! I’m excited to share another new release with you. Please welcome good friend and talented author, Jan Sikes with her latest book baby, A Beggar’s Bargain. If you enjoy historical fiction, this is one you won’t want to miss! I loved the era and the location. Jan brought both vividly to life and told a spell-binding story. I’v read her work before, but this book is in a league of its own.

Look for my 5-star review toward the end of this post, but first please welcome Jan!

Banner ad with book cover for A Beggar's Bargain and short review from reader

Thank you, Mae, for so generously offering to help me spread the word about my new book, A Beggar’s Bargain. I deeply appreciate your support!

There are often controversial social issues we have to address in our stories and in A Beggar’s Bargain, I had to share a bit of history about gypsies. Sara Beth’s mother was a gypsy, which was one reason the townsfolk thought she was a witch. One of my favorite scenes to write was when Uncle Seymour shared some memories about Esmerelda.

Take a look:

Sara Beth pulled a chair out from the table and pointed. “Rest while I pour you a glass of tea. I have lots to learn about growing things.”

He accepted the cool glass. “I’ll teach you everything I know.”

She dropped into a chair across from him. “You’ve never told me. How did you meet my mama?”

“They was traveling through Mississippi. Reckon it was about 1926. You know, folks shunned the Gypsy caravans. Thought they was all thieves. It was common for the black folk to offer them food and a place to camp.”

“She camped on your family’s place?”

He nodded. “I was sharecropping. A hard livin’ if ever there was one. When it came time to leave, she asked if I’d like to get out of the field and go with them. It wasn’t a hard choice.”

“How old were you? She must have been a young girl.”

“She might’ve been seventeen or eighteen. I was already close to my fifties and plumb wore out from working the fields. We had some sort of instant kinship. She read the cards for me, and they all said to go. Didn’t have a clue where either one of us would end up. A short time later, she met your daddy, and they married. Part of her agreement to marry Homer Williams was that I could stay.”

“What about her folks? My grandparents?”

“Her mama and daddy had done passed on. Never knew them.”

“I wonder what they would’ve been like? I never had any grandparents. My father’s folks were dead too.”

“If her parents were anything like her or you, they were good decent folks.” Seymour finished his tea and stood.

When I was a kid, I loved dressing as a gypsy for Halloween. The nomadic lifestyle of the gypsies has always fascinated me, but I never realized that part of that lifestyle was due to the fact that they were shunned everywhere they went. I found some interesting facts in my research. They were often thought of to be thieves and because of their penchant for the occult, such as fortune telling and tarot reading, God-fearing folks believed they were evil. I loved making this part of Sara Beth’s heritage.

Let’s talk about society perceives how certain groups of people. Can you think of other groups society has shunned like they did the gypsies?

Book Blurb:

A shocking proposal that changes everything.

Desperate to honor his father’s dying wish, Layken Martin vows to do whatever it takes to save the family farm.

Once the Army discharges him following World War II, Layken returns to Missouri to find his legacy in shambles and in jeopardy. A foreclosure notice from the bank doubles the threat. He appeals to the local banker for more time—a chance to rebuild, plant, and harvest crops and time to heal far away from the noise of bombs and gunfire.

Only the banker firmly denies his request. Now what?

Then, the banker makes an alternative proposition—marry his unwanted daughter, Sara Beth, in exchange for a two-year extension. Out of options, money, and time, Layken agrees to the bargain.

Now, he has two years to make a living off the land while he shares his life with a stranger.

If he fails at either, he’ll lose it all.

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REVIEW BY MAE CLAIR:

This is a moving account of one man’s determination to save his family’s farm from foreclosure. Set shortly after WWII in Missouri, the setting and time period are every bit as vibrant as the characters who populate this extraordinary novel.

Layken Martin agrees to a marriage of convenience with Sara Beth Williams in order to keep her cold-hearted banker father from foreclosing on the farm that has been in his family for generations. Emotionally damaged from living under her father’s controlling and abusive thumb, Sara Beth nonetheless bristles at the idea of marriage to a complete stranger.

At the start, these two tread around each other as though walking on eggshells. Given time, however, both begin to realize their own self worth and the blessing of the marriage. It’s a gradual process that unfolds slowly and believably.

Lest you think this book is a romance, it’s far from it. Rather the story focuses on damaged individuals overcoming adversity through dedication, hard work, and belief in the goodness of others. While Layken and Sara Beth are the central characters, there is also a handful of strong secondary characters—and I do mean STRONG—who flesh out several intricate threads woven into the plot.

From “Uncle” Seymour, a hired hand Sara Beth has known since childhood, to Tab, a skittish young boy with troubles far outweighing his years, the way these characters come together is beautiful to witness. I read one chapter of this novel, then had to set it aside for the day. The next morning, I picked it up and read straight through to the finish. During that period, the author had me on an emotional rollercoaster with her brilliant plotting, heart-wrenching drama, and unforgettable characters. I’ve read Jan Sikes before, always enjoying her stories, but this book is an entirely different league. The writing is both earthy and pristine, and shorter chapters keep you eagerly flipping pages.

If you enjoy moving historical fiction, I highly recommend this gem with its roots set deep in America’s past. Bravo!

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Thanks for helping me welcome Jan today. I hope you enjoyed her visit and will drop her a comment below. Don’t forget to grab your own copy of A Beggar’s Bargain through the purchase link above, then step back in time to the dusty byways of Missouri, and an earlier generation!

Finding Me: The Defiant Sisters Duet- Book 2 by Jacquie Biggar @jacqbiggar #newrelease #YA #siblingrivalry #romance #familydrama

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Mae Clair

Hello, and welcome to April! I hope the weather is treating you well in whichever corner of the world you may be camped out. Today, I’m delighted to welcome Jacquie Biggar to my blog. I can’t begin to tell you how many novels and novellas I have read by this talented author. Today, Jacquie is sharing her newest release, Finding Me: The Defiant Sisters Duet (book 2). Look for my 5-star review toward the end of the post, but in the meantime . . . take it away, Jacquie!

Kindle with book cover for Finding Me by Jacquie Biggar shows young girl in prom dress, kindle lying among rose petals

Thank you for sharing my new release on your blog today, Mae. It’s deeply appreciated!

A few years ago, a regular customer of my restaurant lost her husband to suicide. It shocked our small community and devastated her family. They seemed like a happy, loving couple, so what happened?

The same occurred to a famous, well-loved dancer called tWitch. He and his wife had three children, the youngest only two years old. And yet, he, too, is gone.

This led me to wonder (and worry) about the children left behind. How do they handle the loss of their father? Do they blame themselves? Each other?

The Defiant Sisters Duet is an exploration of two sisters, Renée and Izzy, affected differently by the loss and how it eats at the family’s dynamics.

Finding Me

Izzy

My life is not like I dreamed it would be. I had the foolish fantasy of finishing high school, going to college, making something of myself- maybe even becoming famous.

Instead, I’m the infamous kid of the father who killed himself in the family’s backyard.

How’s that for a legacy?

Renée

I came home for my mother’s funeral, but I’m staying to mend bridges with my sister. We have another chance, and whatever it takes, we need to come together as a family or live the rest of our lives knowing we let our brother down.

They say pride goes before a fall, but it doesn’t tell us how to avoid the scrapes along the way.

Excerpt:

Izzy

Two years earlier

The day my life changed forever started like any other with Mom yelling for me to get out of bed, my sister hogging all the hot water in the shower, and my little brother peeping at me from the doorway to my room.

“Beat it, creep,” I mumble, throwing my one good pillow at his head. He grins and takes off for the stairs as fast as his gangly legs will carry him. I sigh and flop onto my back, blinking the sleep from my eyes. Dust motes float in the air through the sun’s early morning rays, sneaking past my half-closed blinds. Upstairs, the floorboards creak as Mom moves around the kitchen preparing our lunches. That nagging cough of hers grosses me out. It’s a cross between a gag and a snort; real attractive first thing in the morning.

A vibration under my right shoulder blade sends me on a frantic search for my cell through the topsy-turvy mess I’ve made of my blankets. The Hello Kitty case shakes again. I turn it over to find five messages from my best friend, Trinity.

Did you decide yet?

It’s going to be a blast!!!

The biggest party of the year, and it’s your birthday

Kyle’s going

Izzy, are you there?

Kyle’s going? Oh, man. Trinity teases me, but Kyle is the cutest boy in tenth grade and nice, too. Ever since he’d turned to me in Hendricks’s class and asked for help with Canada’s social and economic growth and the connection to natural resources, I’d been dreaming of those dark brown eyes. I need to go to that party.

What are you going to wear?

Knowing Trinity, she’d probably shopped all weekend for the perfect outfit.

I found the perfect outfit! Wait ’til you see it!!

I look at the tired clothes hanging in my closet and sigh. The money I make working part-time after school at The Voltage, a popular coffee shop downtown, goes toward helping Mom with the bills.

I stare at Trinity’s words, her excitement contagious. I want some of that enthusiasm. To be a teenager, just for one night.

AUTHOR BIO
Jacquie Biggar is an award-winning author of romance who has been listed on USA Today’s bestseller list. Her writing is centered around tough, alpha male characters who fall for strong and independent contemporary women. She resides on Vancouver Island with her husband and would love to hear from readers worldwide!

In her own words: “My name is Jacquie Biggar. When I’m not being a klutz, I’m a wife, a mother of one, a grandmother, and a butler to my calico cat. Watching reality TV shows such as The Voice and Amazing Race is one of my guilty pleasures. Every Monday night, you can find me laughing at the judge’s shenanigans as I’m plastered to my armchair. I love hanging out with my husband at the beach, taking pictures, and reading romance novels (what else?). I have a slight obsession with Tim Hortons, enjoy gardening, everything pink, and talking to my friends.”

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MY REVIEW:

Jacquie Biggar takes her reader on an emotional roller coaster of family dynamics, romantic entanglements, misunderstandings, buried feelings, and forgiveness. She doesn’t hold back but places her characters under a microscope, digging deep into the core of what makes them tick. At the heart of this touching story is the relationship between sisters Izzy and Rene, struggling through estrangement after the death of their mother. Buried deeper in the past is the shocking suicide of their father, a tragic event that upended the lives of both sisters and their younger brother, Ben.

In addition to the two leads, strong supporting characters come into play (I’m a huge fan of Jay!), all twined together in an emotional nest that had me alternately grinding my teeth in frustration and other times sniffling with heartache. Told in first person POV from the viewpoint of several central characters, the writing flows effortlessly, rolling from the pages with authentic voice for each.

This is a poignant novella with a beautiful finish that speaks to the strength of family, belief in others and the power of love.

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I’m super excited about this release, and hope you’ll help me spread the word by using the sharing buttons below. Feel free to drop Jacquie a “congrats” in the comments. And don’t forget to use the purchase link to scoop up your own copy of Finding Me! I wish you happy reading!

Thank You to My Wonderful Hosts and Visitors!

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Mae Clair

Old manual typewriter with paper in and a red rose in platen. Paper reads "THANK YOU" in red

Happy Hump Day! Wow, the first day of spring is only a week away. Consider me giddy! But saying goodbye to Old Man Winter isn’t the only thing that has me breaking out in spontaneous Snoopy dancing. My book tour for The Keeping Place is now behind me. It was a whirlwind adventure spanning several weeks. I’d like to extend a huge THANK YOU to all my hosts and to everyone who followed along on the tour, reading excerpts, and leaving comments.

THANK YOU also to everyone who pre-ordered or purchased The Keeping Place. I truly hope you will enjoy the novel. This just may be my personal favorite of the books I’ve written.

In closing, I want to give a final shout-out to my wonderful hosts by sharing my favorite book from each. I’ve listed my picks in the order of my tour dates, and hope you’ll give the titles a look-see. They are all fabulous reads! I’ve included genres so you can browse those that appeal to you.

Let me tell you—choosing just one for each host was extremely difficult, but here goes!

JOAN HALL
Cold Dark Night | Mystery & Suspense

STACI TROILO
Type and Cross | Medical Thriller & Family Drama

JAN SIKES
Flowers and Stone | Biography of Country & Folk Musicians

D. L FINN
This Last Chance | Supernatural Mystery

GWEN PLANO
The Culmination: a new beginning | War & Military Action

JUDI LYNN
The Body in the Kitchen | Cozy Mystery

JOHN HOWELL
Eternal Road: The final stop | Paranormal Suspense

SALLY CRONIN
Life is Like a Bowl of Cherries | Short Story Collection

JACQUIE BIGGAR
The Player | Hockey Romance

C. S. BOYACK
Once Upon a Time in the Swamp | Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction

NOELLE GRANGER
The Last Pilgrim | Historical Fiction

MARCIA MEARA
A Boy Named Rabbit | Paranormal & Urban Fantasy

I’m sure you’ll find something on the above list to appeal to you. Take your time browsing. 🙂

Now that my tour is over, I hope to focus on new material. I have several ideas in the hopper, including a WIP that is at the 70-ish percent mark. I’ve been stalled on it for a while, but would really like to finish and (perhaps) release it in the fall.

I’ve also got two different novella ideas brewing—one for Leviticus and Wyatt from The Price of Atonement, and another silly romp for Declan and Brady from In Search of McDoogal. I’ve done next to zero writing since retiring, so it’s time to buckle down. Fingers crossed!

As always, I wish you a plethora of books and happy reading! Thank you for helping me celebrate the release of The Keeping Place.

The Keeping Place by Mae Clair (Tour Stop Day 11) #newrelease #mystery #smalltown #familyreationships #motherdaughter #dualtimeline

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Mae Clair

Happy Tuesday! Today is the final stop of my promo tour for my newest release, The Keeping Place, and I can’t think of a better person to wrap things up then my dear friend (and Penderpal!) Marcia Meara.

Marcia is the author of several book series, all of which I’ve devoured and highly recommend. I think the character she’s most strongly known for is “Rabbit” from her Wake Robin Ridge Series—books that blend paranormal elements with mystery. You have to experience Rabbit for yourself to understand what makes him so unique, but my review for The Light (the closing Wake Robin Ridge novel) can be found novel HERE. Afterward, hop over (no pun intended) to Marcia’s home on the web to discover her full collection of novels, novellas, and poetry. I wish you happy browsing!

VISIT TODAY’S TOUR STOP
for The Keeping Place

The Keeping Place

In the town of Hornwood, the past is always present . . .

Nicole Seabrooke has been wracked with guilt since the night of her younger sister’s disappearance ten years ago. Her mother, Glory, tasked her with watching over Janie. Instead, Nicole dragged her to a high school party, then failed to keep an eye on her. Police believed she drowned, but her body was never found.

A decade later, her remains are discovered.

Nicole returns to Hornwood when new evidence indicates Janie’s death may have been a homicide. With the help of Detective Vin McCain, her high school boyfriend, Nicole begins to piece together what took place the night her sister disappeared—a task that further complicates her relationship with Glory and places Nicole in the crosshairs of a killer. One who will do whatever it takes to keep the truth about Janie’s death from being revealed.

Even if it means killing again.

The Keeping Place
Is currently available from Amazon for KINDLE
Print copies will be available from Amazon on March 9th

My complete tour list is below. Each stop features a different excerpt. Thank you to all my hosts for their kind support and generosity in sharing their blogs.

TOUR STOPS:

Feb 19 — Joan Hall
Feb 20 — Staci Troilo
Feb 21 — Jan Sikes
Feb 22 — D. L. (Denise) Finn
Feb 26 — Gwen Plano
Feb 27 — Judi Lynn
Feb 28 — John Howell | Sally Cronin
Feb 29 — Jacquie Biggar
Mar 04 — C. S. (Craig) Boyack
Mar 07 — Noelle Granger
Mar 12 — Marcia Meara

PURCHASE LINK
THE KEEPING PLACE
I hope to see you at today’s Tour Stop!

The Keeping Place by Mae Clair (Tour Stop Day 10) #newrelease #mystery #smalltown #familyreationships #motherdaughter #dualtimeline

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Mae Clair

Happy Thursday! Today is stop ten of my promo tour for my new book baby, The Keeping Place. We’re winding down to the end, with only one more stop to go, next week. Today’s visit is a little different, because I’m having brunch with good friend, Noelle Granger. She wanted to chat about the book and decided the best place to do that was at a restaurant—but before I head over to nosh, let me tell you a bit about Noelle.

Her most recent release, Death at the Asylum, is part of the Rhe Brewster mystery series. You can find my review HERE, plus Noelle’s entire collection on her website, Sayling Away. In addition to her Rhe Brewster mysteries, Noelle is also the author of The Last Pilgrim, which tells the story of the last surviving passenger of The Mayflower who died at age 88 in 1699. I highly recommend it for anyone who enjoys historical novels. Happy reading!

VISIT TODAY’S TOUR STOP
for The Keeping Place

The Keeping Place

In the town of Hornwood, the past is always present . . .

A decade later, her remains are discovered.

Even if it means killing again.

The Keeping Place
Is currently available from Amazon for KINDLE
Print copies will be available from Amazon on March 9th

My complete tour list is below. Each stop features a different excerpt. Thank you to all my hosts for their kind support and generosity in sharing their blogs.

PURCHASE LINK
THE KEEPING PLACE
I hope to see you at today’s Tour Stop!

New Release, The Keeping Place by Mae Clair mystery #smalltown #familyreationships #motherdaughter #dualtimeline

Posted on March 5, 2024 by Mae Clair

Happy Tuesday! Today is the book birthday for my newest release, The Keeping Place. If you’ve been following my pre-order tour, you’ve already seen several excerpts, but today I’d like to share the opening paragraphs.

Five minutes into Channel 72’s six o’clock news broadcast, veteran anchor Hayden Dalton put a .38 caliber bullet through his skull. Within a handful of hours, the footage was replayed by most every network across the country with the somber warning the video contained “disturbing and graphic images.” According to reports, Hayden left a suicide note pinned to the inside of his jacket.

Scratched on the back of a receipt from the local hardware store, it read only “Tell Glory I’m sorry. It never should have happened.”

And there you have the opening of a dual timeline mystery set in a small rural town. Unlike my previous dual timeline stories which straddled centuries, The Keeping Place alternates between present day and a scant ten years prior. You’ll find more than one mystery tucked inside, and a story that branches into family dynamics, including an estranged mother/daughter relationship.

Here’s the complete blurb:

In the town of Hornwood, the past is always present . . .

A decade later, her remains are discovered.

Even if it means killing again.

There are still a few dates remaining on my book tour as reflected below. Whether you’re seeing this release for the first time or have been following along since the beginning, thank you for your awesome support! Either way, I hope you’ll join with me in celebrating my book birthday. I am thoroughly jazzed! If you decide to click the purchase link below, it’s my sincere hope you’ll enjoy the story. I wish you happy reading!

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In closing, I also wanted to toss out a reminder about my monthly newsletter. If you’re not already a subscriber and would like to receive updates from me, you can subscribe through my Newsletter Sign-Up. Many thanks!

ALL TOUR STOPS:

Feb 19 — Joan Hall
Feb 20 — Staci Troilo
Feb 21 — Jan Sikes
Feb 22 — D. L. (Denise) Finn
Feb 26 — Gwen Plano
Feb 27 — Judi Lynn
Feb 28 — John Howell | Sally Cronin
Feb 29 — Jacquie Biggar
Mar 04 — C. S. (Craig) Boyack
Mar 07 — Noelle Granger
Mar 12 — Marcia Meara

The Keeping Place by Mae Clair (Tour Stop Day 9) #pre-order #mystery #smalltown #familyreationships #motherdaughter #dualtimeline

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Mae Clair

Happy Monday and Happy March! February is finally in the rearview mirror and spring is within our grasp. I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait for warm weather! In the meantime, I’ve got lots of “doings” to keep me occupied. Today marks stop nine in the book tour for my newest release, The Keeping Place. Just one day from publication, I’m visiting with long-time friend, C. S. (Craig) Boyack.

I’ve read nearly everything in Craig’s large variety of books, but his most recent, Once Upon a Time in the Swamp, ranks high among my favorites. You can find my review HERE, plus Craig’s entire collection on his Amazon Author Page. From wildly imaginative speculative fiction, fantasy, and science-fiction novels to short story collections and novellas, his work is sure to keep you entertained. I wish you happy browsing!

VISIT TODAY’S TOUR STOP
for The Keeping Place

The Keeping Place

In the town of Hornwood, the past is always present . . .

A decade later, her remains are discovered.

Even if it means killing again.

The Keeping Place will be releasing on March 5^th,
but you can pre-order a Kindle copy now.
Thank you in advance for considering a pre-order.
Those purchase clicks are always a huge help to struggling authors like me. 🤗

I’ll be doing several tour stops in the next few weeks, and will update links each day should you like to follow along. Each stop will feature a different excerpt. Thank you to all my hosts for their kind support and generosity in sharing their blogs.

TOUR STOPS:

Feb 19 — Joan Hall
Feb 20 — Staci Troilo
Feb 21 — Jan Sikes
Feb 22 — D. L. (Denise) Finn
Feb 26 — Gwen Plano
Feb 27 — Judi Lynn
Feb 28 — John Howell | Sally Cronin
Feb 29 — Jacquie Biggar
Mar 04 — C. S. (Craig) Boyack
Mar 07 — Noelle Granger
Mar 12 — Marcia Meara

And don’t forget you can STILL
PRE-ORDER
THE KEEPING PLACE
I hope to see you at today’s Tour Stop!

The Keeping Place by Mae Clair (Tour Stop Day 8) #pre-order #mystery #smalltown #familyreationships #motherdaughter #dualtimeline

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Mae Clair

Happy Last Day of February! Today marks stop eight of my book tour for The Keeping Place. I’m visiting with Jacquie Biggar, popular author of romantic tales and womens fiction. Jacquie has written multiple series, standalone novels, short stories, and novellas. Her upcoming release, Finding Me (The Defiant Sisters Duet Book 2), is already up for pre-order (I placed my order), and her extensive back catalog can be found on her website. Hop over and build your TBR. You’re sure to find something you’ll enjoy!

VISIT TODAY’S TOUR STOP
for The Keeping Place

The Keeping Place

In the town of Hornwood, the past is always present . . .

A decade later, her remains are discovered.

Even if it means killing again.

And don’t forget you can
PRE-ORDER
THE KEEPING PLACE
I hope to see you at today’s Tour Stop!

From the Pen of Mae Clair

Mystery and Suspense, Folklore and Legends

It’s Release Day: The Diamond Jack by Mae Clair

A New Release from Mae Clair

A Beggar’s Bargain by Jan Sikes @jansikes3 #newrelease #historicalfiction #forcedmarriage #WWII #missouri #literaryfiction

Finding Me: The Defiant Sisters Duet- Book 2 by Jacquie Biggar @jacqbiggar #newrelease #YA #siblingrivalry #romance #familydrama

Thank You to My Wonderful Hosts and Visitors!

The Keeping Place by Mae Clair (Tour Stop Day 11) #newrelease #mystery #smalltown #familyreationships #motherdaughter #dualtimeline

The Keeping Place by Mae Clair (Tour Stop Day 10) #newrelease #mystery #smalltown #familyreationships #motherdaughter #dualtimeline

New Release, The Keeping Place by Mae Clair mystery #smalltown #familyreationships #motherdaughter #dualtimeline

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