Bookworm Press

One of the most interesting aspects of planning and writing a novel is doing research, meaning reading a lot, traveling to the locals where my novels take place, and taking pictures that fuel my imagination while writing.

I love to travel, and I find joy in “situating” my novels in locations I’ve come to know through past adventures or by exploring new destinations. Unlike a casual tourist, my travels are driven by the eye of a researcher, cataloging every detail—the landscapes, the quaint villages, the bustling cities, the local cuisine, and the diverse tapestry of people.

What sets this form of travel apart is the intent behind the journey. I’m trying to capture the essence of a place that will breathe life into my storytelling. It’s a journey where my camera becomes a tool not just for capturing memories, but for documenting scenes that will later inspire my writing.

Let’s take a trip together through my novel, The Italian Sister (The Wine Lover’s Daughter, Book 1). Enjoy the journey from the convenience of your home. Click on the following link:

Picture Tour – The Italian Sister

It’s finally happening. My new novel, the third book in the Wine Lover’s Daughter series, is ready to be published. My graphic designer, Diane Busch, created a hot cover for it!

Here is the blurb:

When bottles of wine disappear from the Segantino Winery and an arson fire kills his close friend, the owner of the estate, Robert Segantino, is faced with the toughest ordeal of his career as winemaker: someone intends to destroy what he has built over the years. As it becomes increasingly clear that members of his staff and of his family are among the suspects, the ambitious wine tycoon is forced to reevaluate his goals in life, and, above all, his relationship to his son and future heir. Part family drama, part suspense, FIRE IN THE VINEYARD takes the reader on another thrilling adventure through one of California’s wine countries.

If you haven’t read the first two books in the series, THE ITALIAN SISTER and FINDING ANGELO and would like to do so, the ebook versions will be available for FREE on Amazon for 2 days–Tuesday and Wednesday, 10/30 and 10/31. If you subscribe to Kindle Unlimited, you can read them for free anytime.

Links are underneath the book covers below.

It would make me very happy if after reading them you would leave a brief, honest review on Amazon. This doesn’t have to be a professional literary critique, just a couple of sentences about what you liked or didn’t like about the book. The reviews are of course entirely voluntary. The more reviews the books receive, however, the more visible they become and the more potential readers will see them. Reviews really make a big difference!

Here are the links–but wait until Tuesday, October 30 when they are free, unless, of course, you want to buy the books and add to my royalty income.

The Italian Sister: https://myBook.to/ItalianSister
Finding Angelo: https://myBook.to/FindingAngelo

As soon as FIRE IN THE VINEYARD is available,  I’ll let you know. This should happen very soon.

Thank you for your time and loyalty.
Christa

I’m so excited because my book was just nominated for the 2018 Readers Choice Awards contest by TCK Publishing!

Please vote for it under the Mystery Book Category at https://www.tckpublishing.com/2018-readers-choice-voting-page/

To Vote:

1. Click on the link above to get to the Voting Page, then scroll down to display the book list.
2. Click on the left or right arrow on top of the list to get to the “Mystery Book” section.
3. Scroll down to the book The Italian Sister and vote.

Let me know if you have problems.

And thank you kindly. Much appreciated!