Sneak Peek at the New Cover

What do you think? I'm pleased as can be with the cover of my next release. To whet your appetite, here's a taste of what the book's about.

Joel never meant to be a single dad, working at a hair salon in the small town of Eden Plain, Texas. But at twenty-seven, that's where he finds himself, sharing custody of his preschool son with an ex-wife he still loves and sharing Sunday night dinners with a group of other single dads. He regrets the poor choices that brought him to this place, but it's not until the worst happens that Joel learns how much he still has to give. This is the story of love in the midst of heartache and friendship in the midst of real, everyday life.

This book is a big departure from the Ruby Prairie series. Written in the male voice and in a contemporary setting, A Bigger Life was inspired by a chance encounter with a hip, young hairstylist who has since become my friend. My hope is that current readers will enjoy this new direction and that I'll make a few new friends along the way.

Look for A Bigger Life to arrive in bookstores in January of next year. Of course amazon. com, always on the ball, has it available for preorder now.