Fresh Starts
I do love fresh starts and there’s none better than the beginning of a new year. There always seems to be hope and enthusiasm around this time of year. Such eagerness to dig in and make positive changes in our lives. I’m right there with you. I have goal sheets I’m working on (more about those later) and visions of a slim, athletic body. Well, one can dream. Wishes are free but changes call for real effort.
For those of you who have followed my career, you know that I’ve written several series featuring small towns. I loved writing those books and your emails and letters told me you enjoyed reading them. A couple of years ago, I decided to do something completely different. It would be a series but these books would evolve around themes instead of a location. I called it my New Beginning series. In each of these books, the heroine is getting a fresh start—a new beginning. The first book in that series was Last One Home (with the theme of reconciliation) followed by A Girl’s Guide to Moving On (forgiveness). Three more books are scheduled, two of which will be published in 2017. If Not for You (healing) is due to be published in March and then later in August Any Dream Will Do (redemption). I’m excited to share these next two stories with you and hope you’ll love them as much as I do.
So here’s to a fresh start for us all. Happy New Year.
January 19th, 2017 at 10:44 am
I enjoyed A Girl’s Guide to Moving On. The whole forgiveness theme.
Presently I’m trying to truly forgive a Mother that was selfish, self absorbed and very cruel, she has apologized for some really horrendous things she did to me as a child and I’m kind to her and have never once showed any disrespect to her, I do love my Mother but truly forgiving the impact her cruelty had on my life and its projectory thereafter on my life seems to be so entwined for good and bad about facets of my personality. Such as trust, there isn’t one human on this planet I truly trust, a dog yes absolutely ?
January 21st, 2017 at 6:38 pm
What a great idea! You are a wonderful writer and have written so many books with so many different plots, love stories and issues that people are involved in and trying to solve in their lives. I think this is a great idea for a book series. Now that I know what you are writing about I will keep an eye out for your books coming out. Thanks for writing!
January 24th, 2017 at 10:19 am
Hello Dear Debbie
Your books amazing and so fresh,but in turkey we do not have many your books here,please translate to turkish asap
Especially christmas series,texas series,new beginnings series,and classic series,they’re all amazing and we want to see in turkey more.
Warm regards
Rose
January 27th, 2017 at 12:31 am
I listen to audio books as I travel a lot. I enjoy your books and would love to be able to listen to them as I travel. Where can I go to order your latest books on audio books? Thanks.
January 28th, 2017 at 4:20 pm
I’m gearing up for a do-over to compensate for the short-fat genes I inherited from my parents!! Been reading The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan and trying to find the courage to dive into something different than I’ve ever tried before. I love your books and wish you luck with your 6 pack plan.
January 28th, 2017 at 4:31 pm
Love this. Fresh starts are nice.
January 28th, 2017 at 5:52 pm
Moving on to a new year and better thoughts and actions— that’s what I’m trying to do this year. Last year had back surgery didn’t work now have to have new surgery, daughter in law diagnosed with the big C. Word in treatment, son in law had strokes Christmas Eve but doing good now, mother passed away with the the disease that affects most family’s now the shell of a person that can’t contribute and enjoy life. So last year was the S—- but we move on with excitement that this year brings a cure for multiple diseases ,brings health to family friends and everyone out there and brings more movement back to the bodies that are afflicted with the back ,but I truly am blessed even with everything .
January 28th, 2017 at 6:25 pm
Hi! Debbie Sound like a great idea and I have enjoyed reading about different towns that would be a nice place to
visit I also want to read those three books that you mentioned,sounds good to me. Keep up the great writing
and hope you had a Very Happy New Year!?? Judy Scott ?
January 28th, 2017 at 6:27 pm
I have loved your book You are a great writer Judy scott
January 28th, 2017 at 6:50 pm
Hi Debbie, I’m looking forward to the next in this series and what a treat to get two in one year! Thanks so much for your positive and uplifting writing. Your books have been a blessing to me for many years. I have always loved the characters in your books, delightful communities, and families. Your faith has shown through all along and I think that is one of the things that drew me to seek out your books when I first discovered your writing. Thank you for being a Light in the darkness, lifting me up, and carrying me through. I know God has used you as a means to comfort and reassure me that He has a plan and that He is with me as I go through life. With Kind Regards, Ruth
January 28th, 2017 at 8:05 pm
I just finished reading A Girl’s Guide to Moving On. It was an enjoyable book. Looking forward to If Not For You. My daughter passed away from cancer 3 1/2 years ago and I am still in the healing process. Don’t know what your new book is about but I am sure I will enjoy. I have read so many of your books & have enjoyed them all.
Dawn
January 28th, 2017 at 8:21 pm
I read Last One Home twice because it really resonated with me.
I am looking forward to reading your other Theme related stories.
My favorite series are the Blossom Street stories.
Love your Christmas books and have a tradition of reading one every December.
Your life story would make a great book:)
January 29th, 2017 at 1:54 am
Hi Debbie, I have read all your books and think they are all great. Looking forward to your next series. I have already read the first ones. Thank you.
January 29th, 2017 at 1:12 pm
I can’t wait to read the next one!
January 29th, 2017 at 4:33 pm
I love your books!!!! I am going through alot at the moment with my husband who has Ptsd and your books give me a break. Your books let me forget everything for awhile and relax. Thank you so much.
January 29th, 2017 at 7:46 pm
I have always loved your books and the way you help teach a message by example, with a wonderful story.
January 30th, 2017 at 5:04 am
Debbie I have enjoyed your books from the very first page. I am a disabled veteran and I live in an assisted living and nursing home rehabilitation facility for veterans. I love it here although it would be nice to have more women we only have six and when we go I to the library here you are absent from the shelves unless some I donated are there. When ever I am at the vs hospital and clinics :I always look for books by you donated there and for free for us to take them home. My roommate likes your books also as for a new start when I made the decision to move in here that was my new start. I enjoy your stories and have lived many hours caught up in your small towns i just loved cedar cove and often thought of living there when I was in pain or needing some emotional support there your stories were and some of your characters became my friends and family. Thank you for your books and all of the support I’ve received over the years.