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My Favorite Office Supplies, Part 1

3/31/2021

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If you have to wear glasses...

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...keep them some place pretty!
I wear glasses when I write and read. Given my parents' eyesight, I knew my 20/20 vision wouldn't last forever. 
I love this case. It's super pretty. Makes me smile every time I use it. 
Get Your Sweet Case
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My Favorite Lapdesk

When I'm not at my actual desk - like when I'm lazy and writing in bed or sitting in my comfy chair - I put my laptop on this little beauty. The surface comes in handy for Instagram shots, too. ;-) And yeah. I even use the little slot meant for phones and pens. It's a great quality lap desk and not expensive. I love the classic design of the fabric, too.
Grap a Lap Desk!
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Typing Gloves.

Whether the A/C is too cold or you're in the bitterness of winter, these are amazing for keeping you warm without compromising the use of your digits. I own four pair and use them ALL the time. They're the perfect gift for the writers in your life. Or for you. I mean, it's hard to turn the pages of a book if you're wearing mittens. 
Get the Gloves!

More to come....

You know how some people have weird/fun things in their office? Knick-knacks, organization hacks, that one reference book you wish you'd seen before... I have a ton of that kind of stuff. Things that bring me joy, things that are super functional, stuff that suits my personal aesthetic. I thought I'd share some of my favorite odds and ends in a series of posts about office supplies. 

And some of you are just like me. I know it. Where the very idea of walking into a stationary shop or office supply store makes you giddy. :-D So prepare yourself. 
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Stickers!!!

I love these stickers. They make me happy - I put them everywhere and I send them to everyone! They're uplifting, bright, and encouraging. And available at Amazon. :-D 
Grab Some!
Yeah. More stickers. These are more about the text and less about the colorfulness - and LOTS of these are romantic. Perfect to stick on a package or love letter. I love these, too. I'm always happy when there are stickers.
More Stickers!
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How Children's Libraries Came to Be

3/27/2021

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Miss Moore Thought Otherwise
​by Jan Pinborough

Miss Moore Thought Otherwise is a book about a woman who made it her life mission to bring books to children through public libraries.

Have you ever enjoyed the children's section at a library? Or gone to story time? As an adult, I still walk into the children's section and have a sense of comfort and welcome. Like I'm returning to visit old friends. I love when my children find new favorite books, and stack their piles high, and get their very own library cards for the first time. It's a rite of passage in our family. I first found out about Paddington, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and Corduroy at library story times. And I love that there are children's librarians ready to help my little ones find their next favorite read.

We owe most of these experiences to Anne Carroll Moore. If you don't know who she is, look her up! The @nypl posted about her on their website, and they're featuring one of her amazing mentees (Augusta Braxton Baker) on their instagram account today!

These women believed children needed access to books. Children from all backgrounds. All ethnicities. All walks of life. They believed in taking down the "SILENCE" signs in the library. They believed in children's furniture and children's spaces. They believed in finding the best, most interesting books that children would really love. They believed in fiction and non-fiction in little hands. They believed in children taking their books home. They believed in story time.

Librarians are so important. I wanted to be one when I grew up. I still kind-of do. They change the world, one book into the hands of one child at a time.
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One of My Favorite Books...

3/24/2021

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Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster


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Behind-the-Scenes with Sally

3/22/2021

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There were a lot of different requests when I asked readers what they wanted from me, but most of them came down to one BIG suggestion: MORE Behind the Scenes features. Readers want character casting, you want to know what I'm reading, what I'm working on, and you LOVE photos of my dog. 

I obviously can't include everything all at once, but I can sure give everyone updates!
First of all, I AM putting up my personal favorite reads all the time on my Instagram account. If that's no fun for you though, know that I'll try to include more via the blog, too. 

Second, IZZIE. She's had a great week. She spent Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in the countryside running around on a multi-acre lot. She chased horses down the fence line, met a new dog, and tried to babysit some chicks. Honestly, that was the cutest. She kept sticking her head in their little box and looking at us with this big puppy grin. We introduced to the chicks to her carefully and used all our "gentle" training words so she'd be kind. Worked like a charm. She adored them. (Pic below of her hanging with her horse buddies.) 

Third, ME. Okay. What's new with me? I'm in the middle of working on my next Regency romance... A Companion for the Count. And while the story is coming along well, I'm still nervous about getting all my chicks, er, ducks in a row with this one. Over one thousand people have pre-ordered this second book in my Clairvoir Castle series. That's a wee bit of pressure. But I'm sure it'll be great. Right? Right!

Fourth, ARTISTS. Did you know that I'm always on the lookout for artists taking commissions? Especially if the artists have shown interest in historical fiction or historical drawing techniques. Maybe you've seen the drawings on Instagram or received a postcard from me. I absolutely LOVE working with artists to visualize scenes from my books. Incidentally, if you or someone you know might be interested, drop me a line. I'll be sharing more artwork in a blog post very soon. If you want to see a couple of the works I've commissioned, click here for two scenes from Engaging Sir Isaac. Sneaky fact: If you order a paperback of this book, these two illustrations are actually in the book!
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That's about it for sharing today. But there will be more. 

Thank you for being here! Feel free to respond to this post with questions and comments. I LOVE THEM. 
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Izzie the Australian Shepherd and her two new horsey friends.
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Celebrating a New Release

3/6/2021

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Silver Dollar Duke is Out at Last!

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This book has been in the making for almost five years. I knew I wanted to write a Western. I researched, toured ranches and old buildings, visited Tombstone, Bisbee, Sonoita, and Tucson historical sites. I loved every second of it - and then grew so intimidated by the project that I had to put it aside for a time. I focused instead on Regency releases.

At last, Silver Dollar Duke is available to the world! You can get the paperback with an incredible original cover (thanks to Shaela Kay of BlueWaterBooks.com) or grab the book, OR borrow it in Kindle Unlimited. The point is - you can now read about Evan and Dannie, and how an English lord falls in love with an Arizona cowgirl. 

​In celebration of this week's release, I've been doing giveaways. And I have one especially for this blog....

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  • Home
  • Sally's Books
    • Castle Clairvoir
    • Inglewood Romances >
      • Rescuing Lord Inglewood
      • Discovering Grace
      • Saving Miss Everly
      • Engaging Sir Isaac
      • Reforming Lord Neil
    • Hearts of Arizona >
      • Silver Dollar Duke
      • Copper for the Countess
    • Branches of Love Series >
      • Martha's Patience
      • The Social Tutor
      • The Gentleman Physician
      • His Bluestocking Bride
      • The Earl and His Lady
      • Miss Devon's Choice
      • Courting the Vicar's Daughter
    • The Captain And Miss Winter
  • Audio Books
  • About The Author
    • Handouts
  • Blog
  • Sally's Newsletter
  • Shop