Hi Friends, I'm excited about the upcoming launch of my newest book, The Daughter of Highland Hall. It arrives in stores Oct. 7th and you can preorder it online now. If you live in New Jersey or Eastern Pennsylvania, please join us on Sunday, October 5th, at 10:00 am for a Book Launch Celebration at Calvary Chapel Living Hope. We meet at Pond Road Middle School, 150 Pond Road, Robbinsville, NJ. I will speak briefly during the worship service, then after, I'll be signing and giving away free copies of The Governess of Highland Hall and The Daughter of Highland Hall, one per family. Here's more info on this event.

If you live in the Orange County, California area, I hope you'll join me at Paris in a Cup on Saturday, October 18th for a book signing luncheon Tea. The Meet and Greet and book signing starts at 10:30, and the Luncheon begins at 11:00 am.

I'll be sharing about my visit to Highclere Castle where Downton Abbey is filmed, and how that series inspired my novels. Your paid reservation includes a copy of The Daughter of Highland Hall, a lovely lunch, a question and answer time, and applicable tax and gratuity. The cost is $49.95. Seating is very limited; reservations are prepaid and are non-refundable. To make your reservation visit www.parisinacup.com or call 714-538-9411.

Visit my blog during the month of October and enter the drawing for a chance to win one of five delightful Edwardian gift baskets!

October 7th - Launch Day - Prize Package On my last trip to England I visited Tyntesfield, the beautiful estate that is the inspiration for Highland Hall, and I brought back these gifts. The winner will receive a Tyntesfield tea towel, Tyntesfield mug, Tyntesfield Chapel stained glass sun catcher, Vintage Tea Time Recipes Cookbook, and a signed copy of The Daughter of Highland Hall. (Pictured above)

October 10th Prize Package includes a Downton Abbey 2015 Calendar, An Edwardian style necklace from Belle on a Budget, A lovely English bone china tea cup, and a copy of The Daughter of Highland Hall.

October 17th Prize Package includes a canister of Downton Abbey Tea, London Clock Tower necklace, a lovely English bone china tea cup, and a copy of The Daughter of Highland Hall.

October 24th Prize Package includes a Downton Abbey Puzzle, An antique key beaded pendant from Belle on a Budget, a lovely English bone china tea cup, and a copy of The Daughter of Highland Hall.

October 31st Prize Package includes A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey hard cover book, Set of four Downton Abbey Coasters, an English bone china teacup, and a copy of The Daughter of Highland Hall.

Visit my blog to enter the giveaway and please share this information with your friends!