USA Today Bestselling Author Mary Smith

Last night I did something impulsive. Well, not all  that  impulsive because I really have been hinting around about the fact, I had finished NH 15 and it was with my editor. So, when she sent me the finished edited copy, I wanted to get it in your hands as soon as possible.  And I did!  Click the image to purchase The Selfish Marriage (New Hampshire Bears 15) I wrote this book for my mom. Her strength is something I've always admired and wish I had. Time and time again real life tries to drag her down, but she fights back harder and harder. She became a widow at a young age, because of my father's passing. She had battled cancer not once, but twice. She lost her voice in the last battle but has shown the world she can still be powerful without a voice.  This is where the story of Edgar and Greer comes in. I don't want to give too much away because I'm so proud of this book (as all of my books). However, this one had to...

I know you all want to know what's going on with my books, so I'll tell you ...  I have New Hampshire Bears 15 in my editor's pretty hands. She is working really hard on it and I'm hoping to have it back by June. *fingers crossed* Also, right now (almost at this very moment) NH 16 has about 10k words done and NH 17 has about 6k words done. I am excited for these both! My goal for these two is to have them come out August and September. I have NOT discussed this with my editor, so those dates/months are just a MAYBE.  Another project I am working on is a paranormal one. This has NO TIMELINE whatsoever. It's just a story I've been working on forever and can't seem to find the time to get it completed. I have about 40k words done and I can tell you right now, it'll be a trilogy. With those types of books, I like to have them all done and publish them fast because I don't like to wait, and I know other readers are the same as me!! HAHA! ...

I have a question and I really would love to hear your answers ... My question is ... What do you hate about my books? For example, many reviews say my books need to be edited better. Now, I have been going through my back list and my editor has been going through them again. Hopefully, that will satisfy everyone.  Another example, my books covers. Now, personally, I love my covers. All of them. However, I understand where the reviews are coming from and I listened. I have a new designer and I think they're getting better. Hopefully, this year, all the New Hampshire Bears books will have new covers. *fingers crossed* Now, tell me what you dislike/hate/need to change about my books. Trust me, I will not be offended.  And go ... 

. With so much happening in the world right now, I'm happy to say the state I live in is (slowly) opening back up.  I managed to get my nails, hair, and eyebrows all done! I had been looking ROUGH!  However, I know many of you are still on lock down and it sucks! Yes, we are all still trying to be safe and healthy, but it still sucks!  So, I thought about what makes me happy? It helps me keep my mental health straight! And who doesn't need THAT right now! I want to hear from all of you about what makes you happy, too! Please sound off in the comments and let me know!  My list: 1) Obviously, my family! 2) My friends. Even though I don't have many, the few I have all have special places in my heart. 3) Chicago Blackhawks. What? Did you think I would not add my favorite team? 4) Books! All of my books. It doesn't matter if they're hardback, paperback, or on my kindle. Books make me happy! 5) Podcasts. Many of you k...

I love free books! Come on, who doesn't love free stuff? Especially, books! No one I know! So, I thought I would let you know some books I've recently came across and/or read that are free on KU! First up, the awesomeness of Lila Felix:   Next, Jess Bryant. This author is new to me and I'm going to make sure I don't miss another book of hers! She's an outstanding author! Here's another one I just finished. I read the entire series in one weekend! I couldn't stop reading this incredible story! Check it out! I know these books are paranormal/shifter books. However, it's the mood I've been in lately! I hope everyone stays safe and stay tuned for more Monday KU Recommendations!