As I mentioned in earlier blog posts, 2019 is going to be a big PIVOT year for me and I couldn’t be any more excited. The last two years I’ve felt rather like I’ve been hiding under my bed, afraid to stick my head out and see what is happening in the world. Chicken Little in the worst way.
So I’ve decided to change my attitude this year, to trust God in faith and step forward with determination and confidence.
One of the ways I’m going to do this (in addition to continuing to traditionally publish books with Harlequin Love Inspired and self-publish some of my own) is to write a couple of books for a new small press, Sweet Promise Press.
The first book is coming out in March as part of the Mommy’s Little Matchmakers series of Romantic Comedies. I don’t know that I’m particularly funny in real life, but my characters regularly crack me up, sometimes to the point where I’m quite literally laughing out loud. Yes—I’m guessing that looks pretty odd from a bystander’s viewpoint when I suddenly burst out laughing as I type.
Here’s what the series is about:
This six-book, Sweet Romantic Comedy series features single mothers and their precocious children who take it upon their little selves to help their mommy find love. Just like these unsuspecting bachelors and devoted moms, you won’t be able to help falling for these kids’ creative capers, amusing antics, and hilarious hijinks.
Sounds fantastic, right? I’m so excited to be a part of this launch series. And as it happens, I finally caught the first glimpse of my cover this week. I can’t say how excited I was to see the talented cover artist Mallory Rock used the exact picture I wanted of my widowed heroine Ashley and the matchmaker—her wheelchair-bound eight-year-old daughter Gwennie.
When they bring their new dalmatian puppy in to be seen by shy veterinarian Dr. Luke Bryant, Gwennie meets Dr. Luke’s receptionist mother and the two immediately take to one another, collaborating to make Ashley and Luke aware of the attraction they both adamantly refuse to acknowledge. It will take an old woman, a mischievous little girl and a rambunctious puppy or two to get Ashley to acknowledge what Gwennie has known all along—Mommy Loves the Doggy Doctor!
You can preorder the whole six-book set at a special price right now from Sweet Promise Press here:
I hope you’ll all follow me into this new and exciting endeavor. If you don’t already get my Deb’s Daydreamers newsletter, here’s where you can hop on and get in the loop: Deb’s Daydreamers Newsletter
Happy New Year!!
~~Love Courageously~~ Publisher's Weekly Bestselling, award-winning author of 30 novels, Deb Kastner enjoys writing contemporary inspirational western stories set in small communities. She feels especially blessed to be able to include faith as a natural and genuine part of her characters' lives. Deb lives in beautiful Colorado with her husband and a pack of miscreant mutts. She is blessed with three adult daughters and two grandchildren. Her favorite hobby is spoiling her grandchildren, but she also enjoys reading, watching movies, listening to music (The Texas Tenors are her fav), singing in the church choir, and exploring the Rocky Mountains on horseback.
I always enjoy and appreciate a touch of humor in the stories I read.
Hi Deb, your new series sounds fun:) I appreciate some humour in what I read- kids as matchmakers sounds like lots of potential for fun.
Blessings:)
Hi Deb! Thanks for sharing your writing goals for 2019 and new adventure with Sweet Promise Press. Their covers are attractive and catch the eye. Enjoy reading stories with humor, children and dogs. Best wishes for 2019.
Congratulations! Sounds like a fun project to be part of!
I just love humor in a book! And children…sounds like my kind of stories!!
So do I, Mary. And I think laughing also opens up the emotional capacity of the reader to then experience all the other feelings.
Kids as matchmakers is always fun, and I added a Granny-type for extra oomph!
Thank you, Renate. I really like the SPP covers, as well. Mallory Rock..well…ROCKS!
Thanks, Elizabeth. I’m thrilled to have been chosen to be part of the debut of the series.
It will be available in March. I’ll remind everyone!!
Your new series sounds wonderful. I always enjoy humor in writing.
I tried to click on the link for the bundle, and it doesn’t seem to be working… Sounds like a fun set.
Deb, I’ve always admired writers who can put humor into their stories. I think it takes a special talent. My stories tend to be angsty and emotional, not funny. Good for you on tackling something new!
Hi Margaret. You can go ahead and try again as I updated it with a link. Sorry for the hassle!
I love reading books that make me laugh out while reading will. Love reading this new book s
Sounds like fun. In the past when reading romantic comedies, my kids have said I couldn’t bring a book in public because I was laughing too much!
I enjoy reading romantic comedies! Happy New Year!
I love romantic comedies! We can always use a good laugh.
LOL Hilarious picture of the horse!!! You made me smile!