Grandma Was Green

I am a little bit Irish, on my Dad's side. The other side is pure Cherokee.  But they all had stories to tell, which is probably where I inherited my ability to weave an interesting tale.  My Dad's mother, Grandma Ruby was the best storyteller of all! We would sit on her porch swing on hot summer days in Corpus Christi, Texas and she would tell me all about her childhood, with a little embellishment, of course. Sometimes, she would make up a story and keep me mesmerized for hours.  One day I told her that she should write a book and she asked, "Who would want to read it?" I replied, "I would! I love your stories." She took a deep, decisive breath and rocked the swing with her foot for a moment before she said, "I don't think that what I have to say justifies killing a tree."

The truth is, her stories are priceless, at least to me.  I would never have pursued a career in writing if I had not been exposed to her storytelling early in my life.  So, in honor of Grandma Ruby, I interject a tidbit of her life into my own stories. I might model a character after her or bring to light a certain scene that depicts one of her adventures.  But every word that I write is dedicated to her.

Someday, trees will be sacrificed in order to placate the many readers who prefer my novels in the physical form.  For now, I have them in e-book format.  I wish that Grandma Ruby had been exposed to this new way of publishing because she might have been more apt to publish some of her awesome stories.  So, it is up to me to pass on the tradition of telling them, even if they come from my own inventive mind...

Dedication to a fellow author

Today, I learned that a fellow author and friend has passed away.  I was very saddened by the news, mainly because we had lost touch over the past few months.  Although I saw her posts on Facebook and "liked" or "shared" her links, we didn't interact the way we used to on the forums where he first met.  I am saddened that I was not able to tell her goodbye or that I am very proud to have known her.  What is most sad is that her wonderful work will end with the awesome books that she had written and there will be no more.

I dedicate this post to my friend, Linda Evans, a great writer and an even greater person.  You will be truly missed.

For those of you who did not know Linda, here is the bio from her author page.  I hope she does not mind that I copied it and pasted it here so that others will know the woman who touched so many lives.

   "L.C. Evans began her writing career with short stories and essays before branching out into novel writing. More than a hundred of her stories and humorous essays have been published in such magazines as Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, Woman's World, Horse Illustrated, and Ladies Circle among many others. Over the years Ms. Evans has won awards in writing contests and has kept busy honing her craft by taking writing courses and attending writing seminars. She was recently a featured presenter at the Carolinas Writers Conference in Wadesboro, North Carolina. After traditional publication of Talented Horsewoman, the first of her Leigh McRae horse mystery novels, Ms. Evans decided to take control of her career by trying her hand at indie publishing.

"All this means," she says, "is that I pay for my own editing, proofreading, cover design, formatting, and all the other publishing expenses. However, I also get complete control over my books, and that means I can keep the price low. Readers on a budget will still have access to my books. I care deeply about all of my readers and I take great joy in the many fan letters readers send me."

Please help me honor L C Evans by purchasing her books so that her name and her undeniable talent will live on.


Here are the links to her books

  The Witness Wore Blood Bay






We Interrupt This Date



My Planet or Yours?




Talented Horsewoman





Please join me in honoring a wonderful woman and a talented author by making her books #1 bestsellers.

Love you, Linda! 

My New Cover

Before Christmas, with JD and Pame's help, I designed the new cover for Enchanted Heart.  I am very pleased with it.  Here is what I came up with.

While I was at it, I designed my author card which I place in stacks or tacked to bulletin boards around the surrounding cities and counties.  I have friend who travels the country that does the same thing for me.

Oh, and I made my book marks to give away at book signings.  I'll keep you posted on the locations and dates.

I'm so excited about meeting all of you in person!

~Brianna~

Free Book Day was very successful!

I would like to thank all of you for downloading your free copy of Enchanted Heart!  There were over 1,350 downloads! The last time I checked last night, this is what the ranking looked like:

I am so pleased with the exposure that this promotion gave my book.  I am hoping that those who read it will tell their friends about it.  When the paperback is released in a few weeks, I look forward to seeing you all at my book signings.  By the way, it is still free for Amazon Prime members.

Now, I would like to ask you to keep an eye out for the free book offers from my fellow authors at Fantasy Island Book Publishing.  All you have to do is "Like" the FIBP Fan Page to keep informed. Every day, there are a new batch of free books so, you should grab them while you can.

Enchanted Heart is Free on Amazon!

This is an older post ~ just to keep you apprised of the many things that I do for my fans ~ I'll keep you posted :-)

On December 16, Enchanted Heart will be FREE for one day only! In celebration of the upcoming paperback, the free copy is presented by the next best-selling author (me) and Fantasy Island Book Publishers.  You can download it on your Kindle or PC or any other mobile device with the free apps located on the book's webpage.  Just click on the link above and it will take you directly to the book's Amazon site.

I am so excited about the coming weeks.  I know that it will be a whirlwind of events, book-signings and personal appearances.  But I am up for the challenge! When I am in your area for a book signing, please drop by and say "Hello", pick up a free autographed bookmark or buy the paperback.  I am looking forward to meeting most of you so that I can personally thank you for all of your support.

~Brianna~

New update

The formatting and editing for Enchanted Heart are underway as well as work on the cover design.  I am getting more excited by the day.  Soon, it will be in print and available at Barnes & Noble book stores.  Later, you will be able to buy it at many other book stores. It is already for sale on Amazon.com.

For the time being, why don't you borrow it from Amazon.com?  All you need is a Prime membership and you can read it for free!  Just click on the link above and it will take you directly to the book's page at Amazon.com.  Then, don't forget to keep a watch out for the print version at a store near you!

I will be having book signings after the print version comes out, so be sure to come by and give me a hug and I'll sign your book!  In the meantime, you can go to Kindlegraph and request an autograph from me.  I'll be happy to send you one!

I'll keep you posted on the progress of everything.  Thank you so much for your continued support in my journey as an author.

~Brianna~

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My Fantasy has been granted

Sad to update: Fantasy Island Book Publishing is now defunct. I'll keep you posted...

I am very pleased to announce that I have signed with Fantasy Island Book Publishing.  They are going to release Enchanted Heart on Amazon and Barnes and Noble and then they will be getting it ready to print!  It is scheduled to be on the book shelves for Christmas!  I am so excited to have this opportunity to work with such a great group of people and especially grateful to J. Darroll Hall for believing in me as a writer.  You will be able to buy the print book in stores soon or skip the store and buy it directly from their website.  http://www.fantasyislandbookpublishing.com

My journey as a writer has been a long but delightful one.  And now, I have taken another avenue toward having my work in print.  I look forward to many more steps that will take me toward new and better horizons.  I invite you to join me and Fantasy Island Book Publishers on this wonderful adventure. 

Win a free copy at The Romance Reviews!

Congratulations to May and Renee for winning their copy of Enchanted Heart!  Thanks to everyone who visited The Romance Reviews and entered the contest!  I hope you will become "Enchanted" with the book!  


Starting November 9 until November 14, you can enter to win a free copy of Enchanted Heart!  Rush on over to The Romance Reviews and check it out!
<<<<<<< Click here to buy


Here is a brief synopsis of the book:

After emigrating from Germany at the age of seven, Marty Hirsch watched her father die on the arduous journey from the coast of Texas to the new settlement in New Braunfels.  While Papa took his final breath, Marty assured him that she would fulfill the dream of owning the land that had been promised to him by the German Immigrant Society.  And while she watched her twin sister Greta and Mama trudging the many miles to their new home, Marty vowed right then and there to bring them happiness, no matter the cost to her own contentment.


As time passed, she struggled to fulfill that self-assigned task, but more tragedy assailed her in the form of miscarriages with her husband before he was killed in the Civil War.  When their cousin convinced her and Greta to move westward to the new German settlement at Fort Concho on the San Saba River, Marty was ready for a change in her life.  That change came when she encountered Aiden Kincaid McAllister, the handsome stranger who guided their wagon train to their new home.  She found herself falling hopelessly in love with the dark-haired, blue-eyed stranger.


But would that love last or would more tragedies cause Marty to give up on love altogether?

Take the Catch a Shooting Star Trivia quiz

Congratulations to Jean, the lucky winner of a free copy of Enchanted Heart!  If you would like for me to run the contest again, comment below.  If I get enough response, I will run it in December, just in time for Christmas!


How much do you know about Catch a Shooting Star?  Take the trivia quiz below.




Take the quiz for fun! Get one correct, get them all correct, you can still enter your email address in the comment box below for your chance to win a free copy of my newest book Enchanted Heart!  On November 1st, I will email the winner with a gift certificate for a free copy.  Good luck!

Hint: Some of the answers are on the book's Amazon page.  Click the tab above ^^^ to read all about Catch a Shooting Star.  (You have to read the whole page to find some of the answers)