I am pleased to say that my newest novel The Ballad of Buddy was a Finalist in the Indies Today 2023 Book Award Competition. For more about The Ballad of Buddy, please visit the tab at the top of the page!
Read More2023 Year in Review
I would like to wish all my wonderful readers a Happy New Year! Thank you for reading, following, commenting, and reviewing! As a year draws to a close, I like to reflect on what I have accomplished as an author and what I hope to …
Read MoreThe Camping Trip – Short Story Contest Winner!
The following story won second place in the Writers Block Box Short Story Contest. With Halloween just days away, I hope you will enjoy reading it for a bit of suspenseful fun! The Camping Trip © 2023 Carolyn Fenzl He could hear everything but dare not …
Read MoreReclaiming Motivation While Healing
If you follow me on Facebook, you may know that I had surgery a couple weeks ago. I’ll be fine but I’ve had several post-surgical complications that have me homebound for awhile. And I’ll admit that these complications have somewhat overshadowed my writing habit and …
Read MoreBooks & Brews, Short Story Contest Win, Kindle Unlimited Update
Photo: Johannes Plenio The fall weather has finally arrived in my neighborhood, and I couldn’t be happier! Autumn is the season where I thrive with productivity and opportunities for authors abound. In fact, this Saturday, September 23, I will be a participating author at Boise …
Read MoreExcellent Review from Literary Titan!
Thank you Literary Titan for an amazing editorial review of Christmas in Cave Creek, which in part states “the book stands as a near-flawless piece of writing” and the “storytelling prowess shines through in this riveting mystery novel, providing an immersive experience that effectively staves …
Read MoreRealizing Goals and Setting Intentions
At the start of the new year, I enjoy reviewing the list of goals I hoped to accomplish in the previous year, just to check in with myself and see if my intentions are on track. Did I accomplish my 2022 goals? Did I fall …
Read MoreLucy Vaughn Mystery Series is now available in PAPERBACK!
OK, so many of you have been writing to me asking if the Lucy Vaughn Mystery Series will ever be in paperback. I get it – you love the feel of a book in your hands! The look of an attractive book cover on your …
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