It is hard to believe but today is the 7th anniversary of this blog beginning. I started it to have a social media presence for my author journey that I began in earnest after retiring from a forty-one year career in healthcare information technology.
We’ve shared a lot over the past seven years. You’ve encouraged me on my author journey more than you know. I could not have persevered without knowing you were there supporting me and cheering me on. Words are inadequate to thank you for the love you have showered on me during this trek. Thank you for reading my stories, for reviewing them, for sharing them, and for asking for more.
We’ve celebrated victories large and small through this blog from new books contracts and important anniversaries to the appreciating the beauty of the first daffodils poking their heads up in the spring.
We’ve shared tears and prayers over loved ones lost too soon, precious memories of times and people past, and shared the pain of the COVID pandemic and its aftermath.
I appreciate you humoring me and reading my observations on life. I especially enjoy reconnecting with old friends and far-flung family when you post a comment on my post or send me an e-mail after reading one. It’s been fun to make new friends in the readers who sign up for my blog. After starting out with about a dozen regular readers, Spinning Romance now has over two hundred people who receive my posts via e-mail and a trio who get it by snail mail. I am delighted by the number of fellow Wild Rose Press authors who read my posts and make comments.
In December 2024, I signed my fifth contract with The Wild Rose Press. My next cozy mystery with clean romance set in the small town of Lansdale, Wisconsin will be published in later this summer. Soon I’ll send you the date to go over to the Purple Cow drive-in for a creamy vanilla milkshake with your favorite book buddies.
I am so thankful for all of you and for the good Lord who puts the stories on my heart that I hope you’ll enjoy. I am truly blessed. It’s been a blast! I’ll see you at Whistler’s! Enjoy!
Congratulations, Kim! I look forward to each and every one of your blogs. Keep on going. Keep on writing! You inspire me!!!
Always a joy reading your blog posts, Kim. Happy Anniversary, dear lady! xo
Congratulations Kim on your journey. A long way from our early morning “coffee chats” at DCH! Meredith
Thank you for sharing your blog over these past seven years, Kim. Yes, it seems like it can’t possibly be that long ago. I guess time does fly when you’re having fun and I have certainly enjoyed reading each story or observation!! I appreciate your taking time to give your wonderful gift to your readers. You are a true blessing!!
I’ve enjoyed our short journey together, Kim. It’s great to be back in touch with a fellow Landsdaler!
Oh, Kim I have really enjoyed reading your Books & going on this journey with you by reading your Blog!! Keep Writing my Friend!! Can’t wait for the next one and I will see you at your Signing or at Publix’s!! Love you!! ❤️📚❤️📚
Congratulations, Kim on this highly successful journey. I feel privileged, both as a reader and a friend, to have been able to join in on these early-stage outings. I am, however, disappointed to have not been to the Purple Cow as creamy, vanilla shakes are my fave❣️
Congratulations! Lucky 7
Time has flown and I’ve truly enjoyed the blog and the books! You are simply amazing 🩷
Congratulations Kim….you are an inspiration to all.
It has been fun and it still has many years to go! The stories just keep getting better. Keep them coming ❤️
Kim, what an amazing 7 years!!! So proud and happy for you. Keep the stories coming:) Congratulations Karen
Happy 7th Anniversary!! I AM the proud sister of the author! Love you so much <3
I wish we had a Purple Cow in our small town or even a Pink Pony! Kim, we should start a chain!!
Sara Blackbourn Culler
Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your stories with us.
Congratulations!! Seven years of fruitful and successful journey. I always enjoy reading your blog. Keep writing. Love you.
Amelia
Wow! Seven years have flown by! As you know, I’m one of your biggest supporters! I’m so proud of you and take immense pride in sharing your books with my friends written by my sister, the author! Love you!