Where Did the Month Go??? by Nancy Fraser

October has flown by faster than any month this year. Tomorrow the goblins will come out, the ghosts will haunt us and, more than likely, someone will try ... I repeat ... TRY to steal my broom!

Beware ... I don't need it to put a spell on you.

My October was filled with hard work and fun and a combination of both. I spent the first week and half prepping for the Fall in Love with New England Reader/Author Conference in Nashua, New Hampshire.

Beginning in early September (maybe even in mid-August), I began my promo activities. I put book labels on packets of gum for the conference tote bags, assembled 100 book-related charms for those who were collecting them for our annual charm bracelet giveaway, added tassles and charms to 150 bookmarks, and assembled two gift baskets. Oh, and fifty candy bags for the readers who went from room to room trick or treating!

It was a lot of work, but well worth it for the chance to meet so many wonderful readers and new-to-me authors. Not to mention the very successful booksigning that was held on Saturday.

However, what made the conference even more special were the seven other Romance Gems in attendance. Even though I already knew a few of them, it was great to meet the rest.

Peggy Jaeger, Nora LeDuc, Elsa Kurt, Satin Russell, Kari Lemor, Lucinda Race, Me, Kathryn Hills

Two youngest grandchildren

Now, as we reach the last two days of the month, we have trick-or-treaters to look forward to and costume parties to attend.

Middle Granddaughter-Makeup Queen

Don't begrudge an older teen some candy (it's better than them attending a questionable party). Or, a child without a costume (maybe they can't afford it). AND, please remember to drive safely if you're out and about on Thursday night.

Personally, I'm looking forward to my grandchildren and their myriad of costumes. They never cease to amaze me with their creativity. The two oldest don't go out any more, but the other three will be ringing bells and collecting as much candy as their bags will hold.

Just because we've reached the end of the month doesn't mean we're out of giveaways. I'm in the mood to share, so I'll gladly give away a signed copy of my contemporary/secret baby book, Home is Where the Hunk is, to one lucky commentor who shares their favorite Halloween memory with the group. (Note: U.S. and Canada only for signed copy. Others will receive a digital copy.)

Don't forget to include your email address (written out, eg., romwriter96 at gmail dot com).

About the Book

When globe-trotting photographer Allison Cain comes home to her family ranch in Montana it’s to get to know her nephew and to make amends with the widowed brother-in-law she’s left alone to raise his young son.

Evan Carver could never deny his late wife’s younger sister anything, despite the fact she’s been conspicuously absent over the past three years since her sister’s death. Now she’s home again on what she’s called an extended vacation. Evan’s first concern is for his son, Cody, and how his aunt’s visit will affect the five year old when she decides to return to her high profile career.

Allison has no intention of going back to work. In addition to getting to know Cody, she needs to confess her biggest secret to Evan. How do you tell the man you’ve always loved that you’re not just his son’s aunt, but also his mother?

*Winner, International Digital Award for Contemporary Romance Novel*

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Until next month, stay healthy, stay happy, stay well read!

Nancy