Hello Reader, Four years ago, on April 16, 2021, I wrote “The End” on a manuscript that changed everything. If you’ve been with me for a while, you know how much I love bringing stories to life—whether they’re about mysteries, road trips, or the history that shaped Chicago. This particular manuscript was Living Landmarks of Chicago, and I wrote most of it while I was taking chemotherapy for breast cancer. Researching and writing this love story to the Windy City kept me going, and I finished...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Happy weekend! Want to help an author out and read a fun book at the same time? Menace at the Marina has been available directly through me since January. On March 17, it'll be available everywhere else! To help launch the book successfully, I'm looking for readers interested in a free e-book copy in hopes they'll leave a review. Click here to learn how to read the sixth book in the Alex Paige travel mystery series! Scroll down for even more books! Lots of new book fairs this...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader! In a recent e-mail, I mentioned that I was converting my Simple Self-Publishing Course into an incredibly affordable membership. As in, less than $10 a month affordable. Why? Because publishing a book can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. I know from experience. I'm an author who’s published sixteen books (as of February 2025) in multiple formats, fourteen of them since April 2021. My backlist includes nonfiction, fiction, and two anthologies with over a dozen...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Welcome to Free Books Friday! This week, I'm thrilled to share my brother's book, Unfinished Poetry. This short, fun read (with incredible wordplay) has an important theme about anti-bullying. Adam's giving this book away because of the importance of that message. He'd love to get it into schools and in the hands of teenagers who could use some inspiration. Please reply if you're interested and I'll connect you. And as usual, there are tons more books for you to download! Quick note: if...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Welcome to Free Books Friday! Ready for some more books to stuff your Kindle (or whatever device you use)? Quick note: if you're an aspiring author, or even if you've already published a book but feel overwhelmed by how much there is to learn, I'm here to help! Simple Self-Publishing is my new newsletter with free advice on how to get your book into the world. Plus, if you upgrade, you'll get my full Simple Self-Publishing course, which is now an incredibly affordable membership. (As in, less...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I'll be upfront: this email is probably not for you. Unless, that is, you want to publish a book, or want to make publishing your next one easier. If this isn't you, please delete and next time I'm in touch, it'll be with my regularly scheduled program of travel stuff. But if this is you - if you are an author or want to be - I've got some exciting news! You may know I'm an author myself. I’ve published sixteen books in multiple formats, fourteen of them since April 2021. My...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Ready for a fun read? Dive into Menace at the Marina, the 6th book in the the Alex Paige Cozy Travel Mystery Series! Alex Paige has survived plenty, but she never expected a trip to her best friend’s wedding to be marred by murder. A celebration on Lake Michigan quickly unravels when her vengeful ex-boyfriend just won’t stay out of her life. A man who haunts her across state lines, his troubling behavior escalates from mere coincidence to menacing confrontation. But when Ben’s body...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Surprise surprise! Today only, you can get 170+ cozy mystery books for free! There are some great books in this promotion, but they're only available for free today, so don't wait! CLICK HERE to browse, download, and read read read. This includes Peril on the Peninsula, the first book in my Alex Paige travel mysteries. I'll also be sending out Free Book Friday tomorrow. Woohoo! Happy reading, Theresa
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! I've got exciting news... Menace at the Marina, the 6th book in the the Alex Paige Cozy Travel Mystery Series, is DONE! Alex Paige has survived plenty, but she never expected a trip to her best friend’s wedding to be marred by murder. A celebration on Lake Michigan quickly unravels when her vengeful ex-boyfriend just won’t stay out of her life. A man who haunts her across state lines, his troubling behavior escalates from mere coincidence to menacing confrontation. But when Ben’s...
2 months ago • 1 min read