All weekend I saw people posted about how the groundhog lied to us all about an early spring. While it's just a joke and a tease because rodents can't predict the weather, I couldn't help but look out my window yesterday as the snow fell and welcome it. Winter had been a dry one for my part of Wyoming and while the snow will be gone likely by Wednesday, I was happy to see it. Think of how there will be less water restrictions later this year, a possibility of less fires? There's always a bright side to find. Spring Break is this week for our area and just like all previous years, it's spent mostly inside with my youngest bundling up to head outside.
This week I'm diving into re-writes early. I have a book giving me an issue and waiting for feedback from a friend reading through it to figure out what I'm going to do. So, for right now since I have 5 books coming next year as well, I'm working away on second drafts for at least the first book of 2025 for now.
I'll be back at the end of the week with What Brooke Read. 
As always, have a great one!
​x Brooke

This week perfectly showcases how odd Wyoming weather can be. While the rest of the state seems to be getting slammed with snowstorms, Northern Wyoming has barely seen any of it that I'm concerned for snowpack and drought this summer. Today and tomorrow are supposed to be in the high 60's before we steadily drop to possibilities of snow later in the week. I highly doubt we'll see any aside from up on the mountain. Which, for once, would be okay with me because I have to drive three hours east Saturday with my mom, children, and dogs.
Last week, I wrapped up my first complete rough draft since November and now trying to figure out what I'm doing next. I'm in a dilemma with one book coming out this year. I have two very different versions of it and trying to figure out which one to go with. Thankfully, a good friend of mine is helping me out by reading both. 
For now, I'm going to try to focus on a certain cottontail shifter who needs his story told now. I had one story done for him, but going in a different direction now. Unfortunately, this means his book won't be coming out until 2026, but I hope he's worth the wait. 
That's all for the week!
Have a great one!
x Brooke

I couldn't get a picture of all three of them together, so you get my sweet girl while her two cousins chase each other around my living room.
This week leads to the end of one of the rough drafts I've been working on and on Saturday when I get to the end, I will call to the end of my writing slump. I wouldn't say it was a block because I have plenty of ideas and stories started, but not very many actually finished. Saturday, I'm really hoping this will be the end of it so I can at least get one more book written before I start on second drafts for the summer.
It'll likely not happen until after I get my ears pierced for second holes this coming weekend. I've been wanting to do it for a long time but kept chickening out until I told my best friend to schedule an appointment and I'll go to get them done. I prefer wearing hoops but have so many cute studs I could wear in the second hole after they are both healed up.
I don't have much else to add for this week.
As always, have a great one!
​x Brooke

New Year's Day, the husband, our youngest, and I took a ride up the mountain and I thought I saw too squiggle lines up on a hill. This picture was taken with me practically backward in the passenger seat and through a back window because the husband wouldn't stop.
Sure enough, two perfect lines.
The picture turned out pretty well, don't you think?
Anyway, as this first full week of March begins, I'm working away on projects and thinking up something new that's both book related and not so much if that makes any sense.
​Last week, I released yet another book, don't worry, you get a break now until May when Whiskey Throttle comes out. If you are interested in The Mating Chance, it's available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and Smashwords for now.
I don't have much else to share. Have a great week!
x Brooke

It didn't feel like I read a lot of books in February, but apparently I did. Let's dive right on in!
Under the Oak Tree by Suji Kim
Spice: Off the charts!
This series I started reading as a webtoon and once I found out there were books, I DEVOURED them! This was incredible and I can't wait for more!
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Liar Liar by Jaye Pratt
Spice: 4 Stars
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Glitch by Briana Michaels
Spice: 5 Stars
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Prettiest Psycho by Crystal North
Spice: 4.5 Stars
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Tainted Saints by Rosa Lee
Spice: 4.5 Stars
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Zodiac Academy: Live and Let Lionel by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti
Spice: Again off the charts!
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A Court of Flames and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
Spice: 3 Stars
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A Court of Silve Flames by Sarah J. Maas
Spice: Off the charts!
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Alena's Revenge by K.A. Knight
Spice: 4.5 Stars
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Savage Hate by Amanda Richardson
Spice: 4 stars
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Fighting Words by R.S. Grey
Spice: 4 Stars
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Shadow Wolf by K. Easton
Spice: 4.5 Stars
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Some of these are in series. As always, I hope you find something you like!
Happy Reading!
x Brooke