“I will write myself into wellbeing.”
Nancy Mair

Happy mid-summer!
I have heard from a number of retired friends that they have no idea how they ever found the time to work. So far my retirement has brought a buzz of joyful activities, lots of time with family and friends, and more writing time. I officially retired from my day job (college professor) a month ago and it’s been a challenge to find a balance, but I’m getting there.
Looking forward to the release of number six in the Morgan’s Fire series Greta’s Goat (publication date: August 24th). The book is now on pre-order on all retailers. What a delight to bring you Greta and Murph’s story along with the antics of Daisy, the Tennessee Fainting Goat!
So happy to bring readers back to Spindle City and my wise-cracking, sometimes bumbling PI, Ricky Steele as I complete the first draft of book # 5 of the Ricky Steele Mysteries, working title, Lady Love. I’ve also begun Tom’s Ride, number 12 in the Morgan’s Run series. And, finally, I’m “thinking” about Morgan’s Fire #7. So no rest for the newly retired. Just kidding—it’s joyful work and I’m so happy to have it!
Even in our tumultuous world, I continue to find so much for which to be grateful. I almost burst into tears as I received my first Covid shot and am relieved to have both vaccinations behind me and my loved ones. I am so proud of the many people around the world stepping up for their shots and doing everything possible to control this often deadly virus. We are protecting each other and the heroes on the front lines (you know who they are) who, despite tremendous odds, have worked these past seventeen months to care for us and keep our country and world going. No words can express the gratitude I feel for the sacrifices of these extraordinary human beings.
So dear friends—happy summer! It is warm (HOT) here in New England, but such lovely breezes coming from the river today. Egrets nest on the rocky shore, bunnies are everywhere hoping to avoid the bald eagles (yes, they’re back), and turkeys and coyotes serenade us. My neighbors have spotted a pair of loons, but so far, I’ve only heard their cry.
xoxo
ML and Lulu

M. Lee Prescott

M. Lee Prescott is the author of numerous works of fiction for adults, young adults and children, among them the Morgan's Run series, and its spin-off set on the New England coast, Morgan's Fire. She's also written cozy mystery novels, with the Roger and Bess Mysteries, and crime drama, in the Ricky Steele mysteries.

She teaches and spends time in her New England home with her French Bulldog, Lulu.

Release of the next Morgan's Run Book!

Despite her incessant flirting, Aria Fiorelli is actually quite inexperienced and clueless when it comes to men. Then gorgeous Jonas Miller breezes into town and sweeps her off her feet. When passion sparks between them, they share a sizzling night before he heads back east without a word, shattering her heart.

Now, after six months of radio silence, Jonas is back, living and working nearby and ready to rev things up again. Never! Aria swears. How stupid was he to leave her, and how can he win her back, Jonas wonders. Of one thing he is certain—he cannot live without the violet-eyed chef who has captured his heart so completely.

Grab your copy of Aria’s Song and join the Morgans, Fosters and the Saguaro Valley community as Aria and Jonas explore the ins and outs of love in book 11 of Morgan’s Run!