Happy Monday, friends! Please pardon my absence of the last few days. I came down with a wretched sinus infection and earache the end of last week, and basically spent my days sleeping or lounging around the house and doing nothing. Because several of my symptoms mimicked COVID-19, I had to have the test done—not a pleasant experience, but thankfully, it doesn’t take long.
I also didn’t have to wait in a string of cars. There was only one ahead of me, so I breezed through pretty quickly. My test was negative, and I’m now feeling much better. I’ve been on antibiotics which have taken care of the sinus infection and earache, but during those down days, I missed a number of your blog posts. I hope to be back in my normal routine with this week.
For those of you who are on Kindle Unlimited, I wanted to share the news that A Cold Tomorrow, and A Desolate Hour, Books 2 and 3 of my Point Pleasant series will be available on KU until November 14. Each of the books can be read as stand alone, and each delves into the urban legend of the Mothman and the tragic collapse of the Silver Bridge in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Of all the books I’ve written, A Cold Tomorrow remains a personal favorite. I even had the cover made into a canvas wall print for my den. Blurbs for both books are below.
A Cold Tomorrow
Book 2 Point Pleasant
Where secrets make their home…
Stopping to help a motorist in trouble, Katie Lynch stumbles upon a mystery as elusive as the Mothman legend that haunts her hometown of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Could the coded message she finds herald an extraterrestrial visitor? According to locals, it wouldn’t be the first time. And what sense should she make of her young son’s sudden spate of bizarre drawings—and his claim of a late-night visitation? Determined to uncover the truth, Katie only breaks the surface when a new threat erupts. Suddenly her long-gone ex-boyfriend is back and it’s as if he’s under someone else’s control. Not only is he half-crazed, he’s intent on murder….
As a sergeant in the sheriff’s office of the famously uncanny Point Pleasant, Officer Ryan Flynn has learned to tolerate reports of puzzling paranormal events. But single mom Katie Lynch appears to be in very real danger—and somehow Ryan’s own brother, Caden, is caught up in the madness, too. What the skeptical lawman discovers astounds him—and sends him into action. For stopping whatever evil forces are at play may just keep Katie and Caden alive….
A Desolate Hour
Book 3 Point Pleasant
Sins of the past could destroy all of their futures . . .
For generations, Quentin Marsh’s family has seen its share of tragedy, though he remains skeptical that their misfortunes are tied to a centuries-old curse. But to placate his pregnant sister, Quentin makes the pilgrimage to Point Pleasant, West Virginia, hoping to learn more about the brutal murder of a Shawnee chief in the 1700s. Did one of the Marsh ancestors have a hand in killing Chief Cornstalk—the man who cursed the town with his dying breath?
While historian Sarah Sherman doesn’t believe in curses either, she’s compelled to use her knowledge of Point Pleasant to uncover the long-buried truth. The river town has had its own share of catastrophes, many tied to the legendary Mothman, the winged creature said to haunt the woods. But Quentin’s arrival soon reveals that she may have more of a stake than she realized. It seems that she and Quentin possess eerily similar family heirlooms. And the deeper the two of them dig into the past, the more their search enrages the ancient mystical forces surrounding Point Pleasant. As chaos and destruction start to befall residents, can they beat the clock to break the curse before the Mothman takes his ultimate revenge? . . .
If you’ve been considering this series, and you’re a KU subscriber, now is a great time to take advantage. This is the first time my publisher has placed any of my books in the KU program. I’m eager to see how it goes.
Happy reading. And, as we near autumn in the northern hemisphere, and the start of cold and flu season, stay safe out there!
Oh Mae, you poor sausage! Getting a Covid test while having a sinus infection must have been the worst! They really go for brain tissue with those tests (well, at least down here they do 😊 ).
Okay, embarrassing admission time. I read and loved the first Point Pleasant book, then missed out on the next two. Gah! What an idiot. I just realised now, looking at the blurbs. Off to fix this blunder right now!
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Yes, they go for the brain tissue up here, too! Not a fun experience 😦
Hey, that’s perfect about the PP books if you’re on KU. Now is a great time to catch up. Thanks so much!
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Glad you’re feeling better, Mae. None of that is any fun at all. I hope the KU trial works well because I use that on a lot of books. 🙂
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Fingers crossed KU does its thing for Point Pleasant, Harmony.
And yes, feeling much better now. thanks 🙂
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The test is not a pleasant experience without having to go through it with a sinus infection. So glad all is well, Mae.Searching out your books now. x
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I’m glad the experience is behind me, Judith. Hopefully, it’s a once and done, never needed again procedure.
And thank you for searching out my Point Pleasant books. They’re mystery reads with a healthy doses of history and odd tossed in. 🙂
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Fingers crossed, Mae!. I must say your books look fascinated. x
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Aww, thanks so much, Judith! 🙂
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Glad you’ve recovered Mae, I’m going to look for the first one as I like to start at the beginning.
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Oh, wow, I’m honored. Thank you!
And it feels good to be back to normal again. I’ve definitely caught up on my sleep, LOL!
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So happy you’re feeling better and that the test was negative.
I loved the Point Pleasant series – A Cold Tomorrow was probably my favorite as well.
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Thanks, Joan. I only had to wait three days for the test results which was so much better than the projected 4-10 days they tell you at the testing site.
And I’m glad you liked A Cold Tomorrow as much as I did 🙂
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I love KU. I got a subscription for Christmas last year, and I use it a lot. It’d be scary to be sick in these days and have to get a covid test, glad you’re feeling better!
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The worst with getting sick is when you have several symptoms of COVID and worry about infecting other people. I’m glad I got my test results so quickly and didn’t have to do a 14-day quarantine!
That’s great about KU. Given how much I read, I should probably consider a subscription, too.
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So glad you’re feeling better, Mae. And congratulations on the KU books. I hope you get a ton of new fans from them.
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Fingers crossed KU works some magic for the Mothman, Those are still my favorite books of the stories I’ve written.
And thanks for the well wishes, too. It feels good to be back to normal!
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I can’t pick a favorite of your work. But I can say I absolutely loved the Mothman stories.
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Woohooo! Great to see you back on your blog, Mae! I am SO happy you are feeling better, and hope this week goes smoothly for you. The whole Point Pleasant series is a big favorite of mine. I know more people are about to discover it, and will soon be just as hooked as I was. I had never heard of Mothman before reading these books (in spite of the movie) and would love to find time to revisit them! Good luck with KU. And WELCOME BACK! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks for the welcome back, Marcia! It was scary to think I could have the coronavirus, but by the 2nd day I was pretty sure it was just a nasty sinus infection. The earache was actually the worst part of it, and I had a lot of relief when that went away.
I’m so glad I introduced you to the Mothman and that you liked my Point Pleasant books. Those stories have a special place in my heart 🙂
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Yep – those tests are not pleasant. Glad you’re feeling better and tested negative. Good luck with KU!
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Thanks all the way around, Teri. At least if I have to have a COVID test again–which I hope I never do–I’ll know what to expect!
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I’m glad you are feeling better. Ear aches are dreadful and on top of a sinus infection – I can imagine. The Mothman books sound wonderful! I’m excited that they are being offered on KU 😊
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The ear ache was the worst of the whole mess, Tessa. I was so glad when it calmed down and the pain went away.
I’m glad you’re excited about Mothman on KU. Those books really hold a special place in my heart as I did a huge portion of my research on location.
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I am SO glad it was not Covid, MC. And also that you are feeling better. I hope selling your books in a package works well (I’ve read them all, but can easily go back and read them again!)
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Aww, thanks for such a lovely comment, Noelle.
I breathed a huge sigh of relief when the test came back negative. It’s good to be feeling myself again.
And I am so pleased you enjoyed my books! 🙂
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So glad you’re feeling better, Mae. Sinus infections are awful. I don’t have KU, but I think I’ve read them all anyway. Best of luck with read-throughs!
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I don’t have KU either, Sue, but I’m starting to wonder if I should look into it given how much I read. It seems to be growing in popularity, so hopefully my Mothman books will do well there.
And I am feeling so much better. It’s great to have that mess behind me, LOL!
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Congrats on getting them moved there. It’s amazing how much money I spend with KU. I’ve even started focusing my reading on KU-available books.
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Jacqui, I think I might have to look into KU given how much I read. I’m going to have to check some of my recent Kindle purchases and see if I could have gotten them through KU. It deifnitely seems to be growing in popularity.
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Ugh. A Covid test with a sinus infection. That sound horrible. I’m glad it was negative.🤗
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Thanks, Kim. I definitely don’t want to have to do it again, LOL!
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So glad you’re with us once more. The test may have been awful, but the results were good. For my 2¢ this is an incredible series and I hope a bunch of people will pick them up.
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Thanks for that testimonial, Craig. It’s a personal favorite of mine, especially book 2, A Cold Tomorrow. I’m so glad you enjoyed my journey into Point Pleasant and Mothman-related mysteries.
And I am thankful for the test results, especially the quick turnaround. The testing site really had their act together.
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You had to be miserable. Glad the antibiotics kicked in. And glad it wasn’t Covid. I loved the entire Point Pleasant series. Hope a ton of new readers find it and then move on to Hode’s Hill. I loved that series, too!
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Thanks, Judi! I’m so glad you enjoyed the PP series, and my Hode’s HIll series 🙂
Thursday and Friday last week were the worst. By Saturday I was feeling better, then Sunday I was almost 100%. I’m definitely feeling good today. 🙂
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Sorry you’ve been sick, Mae. Sinus infections are miserable along with having to do the Covid test with it. Glad it came back negative and the antibodtics are helping.
Good news about your books!
Take care of yourself. Sending hugs. xo
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Aww, thanks, Denise. As sinus infections go, this one was milder than most I get, but the ear ache was the pits. I definitely caught up on my sleep. I don’t think I’ve slept that long since I was a teenager, LOL!
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That’s so great you could caught up on your sleep Mae. I did that a few years back and slept for days. Haven’t since then though…lol.
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I am glad you are feeling better Mae and the Covid monster couldn’t attack you. Sending you healing vibes and hugs.
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Thanks for the healing vibes and hugs, Balroop. They are definitely welcome 🙂
It was a rough few days (especially Thursday and Friday of last week), but I am thoroughly on the mend now!
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I’m so glad you’re feeling better, Mae! And, I’m happy it wasn’t COVID! That’s great news about your books!
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Thanks, Jan. Feeling much better, and thankful to have the worry and that nasty test behind me, LOL.
Fingers crossed KU introduces some new readers to the Mothman 🙂
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I’m sorry to hear about your sinus infection, Mae. They are very miserable. My son has also just had one and he always needs two antibiotics because of his biofilm. I have been off work for a week and will remain off for another two weeks due to an unexpected health issue. I am quite enjoying just blogging, reading and generally taking it easy.
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Oh, Robbie, I hope your unexpected health issue isn’t anything serious. I’m glad you’re taking it easy and enjoying blogging and reading, but I hope and pray all is well with you, my friend. Take care of yourself. And I pray your son is doing good as well!
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Thank you, Mae. I am doing better now, and Michael is better. He will go back to school tomorrow.
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Wonderful to know you’re feeling better, Mae. Sorry that you had to go through that. Glad you took the time to take care of yourself. Rest and stay safe. Best wishes across the miles. 🙂
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Many thanks for those good wishes, Natalie. I am feeling much better. Hope you and yours are staying safe as well!
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I’m stuffed up, too, must be something going around- go figure 😉
I make most of my millions- ha, ha- through KU, so good luck!
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Oooh, good to know about KU, Jacquie. Thank you. And feel better. It’s allergy season on top of everything else!
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Yuck! Sinus infections (and the like) are the worst. Best to crawl into a dark, warm hole and sleep until the drugs kick in. 🙂 Glad you are doing better!
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Thanks, Sue. Crawling into a dark warm hole and sleeping is what I’ve been doing for the last few days, LOL. Thankfully, it’s paid off in feeling better. Hope you are doing well, too!
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I’m glad you are on the mend. Best wishes on the KU promo too. So glad for the negative result.
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Thank you, John. I am doing a Snoopy dance both for the test results and for KU 🙂
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You should. 😊
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I’m sorry you’ve been unwell, my friend, and relieved that the test results were negative. That test is just awful. I’ve had some nasty earaches myself and know just how debilitating they are. I hope this great series garners a stack of new readers on KU.😊
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Thanks, Soooz. I’m definitely on the mend now and feeling SO MUCH better. I hope the nasty earaches are behind you, too. They are the pits!! Stay safe and we’ll 🙂
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Ditto, my friend. ❤
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Sorry to hear you had sinus infection, Mae. I was wondering what happened to you because I didn’t see you for a few days. Hope you’re getting better by now. Glad you didn’t have to wait to get the Covid test done.
I had a little stuffy nose from the ash in the air from the fire but the air is getting better, but it’s still on orange-level 3.
Thank you for the info about your books on KU. Take care! ❤
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I’m glad the air quality is getting a bit better out there, Miriam. I hope it keeps improving.
I’m so glad to be back in the blogosphere and back to normal again. It was a rough few days but I feel so much better.
Take care! ❤
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It must be scary not knowing what it was, Mae!
My daughter had the same worry during the last month of her pregnancy. I gave her a head and back massage. She felt better after a good night sleep and felt relieved. ❤
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I’m so glad for your daughter, Miriam. 🙂
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Sorry to hear you have been ill, Mae! Keep breathing, please – we need you! I must grab A Cold Tomorrow, and get over my reading famine for a change, because I enjoyed the Mothman. Confidentially, we could do with something similar around here. It would make life more interesting!
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Ah, I wouldn’t mind spotting a Mothman soaring through the sky myself. It would definitely add some excitement.
I’m feeling much better now, down to just the useful annoying allergy stuff, LOL.
I hope you enjoy A Cold Tomorrow. I really like that one 🙂
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Love the series and so glad your health is a “normal” sickness, if that makes sense.
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Absolutely, LOL!
Thanks, Flossie 🙂
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