Move over Mr. Darcy — the Duke of Kielder has arrived
If you have followed my page for very long, you know I am a die-hard romantic. And while my personal preference is more steamy in nature, I recently discovered a gem of a story that is wonderfully wholesome.
Are you interested in learning more about writing? Then join me for a six session series called Elevate Your Writing. Each session builds on the one before. Session Two of my six session series on Elevate Your Writing will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Gilmer Civic Center, 1218 Hwy 271 N in Gilmer, Texas. Course overview outlined below.
Preregistration is requested to ensure adequate materials and snacks are provided. Cost is $20 per session and payment can be made at the door.
The making of Mail Order Groom
The danger isn’t the stranger in the shadows—it’s the firestorm sparking between them.
elease--Firestorm is here!
Meet Patty Wiseman
Of all the questions I'm asked as an author, probably the most common one is "Where do you get your story ideas?"
The short answer is: Everywhere. Anything can spark a story. An interesting person I meet, a situation, sometimes in a dream and sometimes even an item of clothing can spark an idea. That's just how my brain works.
It's been on my heart to share this story again for some time, so here goes.
I love research because I will invariably learn something new aside from what I'm looking for. I love fans. I have several and use them on occasion. I didn’t know until that day that there is a widely accepted fan language, the origin of which is still debated.