Dear Readers, do not adjust your screens. We, Melva and Anna, two writers with a single mind, are indeed back. Where have we been? It’s a long story, filled with life changes of pretty much every sort, but we are at last Back At It, as one might say.

First of all, many thanks to all who have read and loved our first co-written contemporary romance, Chasing Prince Charming. Many of you have asked about future entries in the Love By the Book series, and we are happy to announce that yes, there will be more. We have completed two more books in this series, with plans for more to follow. Drama King, the story of how clever and optimistic Kelly from CPC finds her perfect match in a grumpy British actor, will be next, and then Queen of Hearts, where Dominic’s sister, Heather, discovers that life, as well as publishing, has a happily ever after that is hers for the taking.
These books will be published independently, which is a new venture for us, so please be patient. Our followers will absolutely be the first to know. Since I (Anna) learn best by doing, we are jumping in feet first by independently publishing my medieval romance novella, A Heart Most Errant, the first entry in my Ravenwood series, set in fourteenth century England.
In the meantime, we are instituting a regular blog on this site, and a new section, the Reading Room, currently under construction, where you can read exclusive free short stories not available anywhere else. First up are “The Icing on the Cake,” by Melva, and “Perfect English,” by Anna.

Both covers are made with the help of technology. In this case, Canva, for “The Icing on the Cake,” and NightCafe plus Canva for “Perfect English.” No profit is made, and there is a learning curve, but we’re having fun. Comments on short stories are always appreciated, and if you have a question or suggestion, well, we won’t turn that away, either.
Anna


