Happy New Year, dear readers!

I hope 2026 has started off on a bright note for you. As we leave the holiday bustle behind, I’m excited to share some updates, new release news and a little inspiration to carry us through the winter months.

First up, An Amish Widow’s Hope is coming out this month, and I have been so grateful for all the great reviews coming in from ARC readers:

Want to try a sample before you buy? Download the first 3 chapters!

✨  The Glorious Goldfinches! 

Speaking of heartwarming stories, I’m thrilled to introduce our first featured Glorious Goldfinch author, Lisa Kelley! 🌟📖

Click here to visit Lisa online.

Now for the winner of December’s newsletter giveaway: Karen Visnosky.  Congratulations!

Things have been feeling a little stale lately so it’s time to shake things up! Say hello to something new in the newsletter:

Weird questions, curious questions—I want them all! Behind-the-scenes secrets, release hiccups, favorite snacks, or even the latest pet news… nothing’s off-limits (but let’s keep it family-friendly, please).

And here’s the kicker—if I pick your question, it will be featured and answered in the following month’s newsletter. To thank you for the trouble of vexing me (kidding!), you’ll also receive a little prezzie —delivered straight to your door.

And because this is all about fun, if you send me a photo of you with your prize, I’ll share it in future newsletters — to prove my readers really do exist and to celebrate your win!

So go ahead and blow my inbox away! The best part? There’s no deadline. Send your questions anytime inspiration strikes. I’ll scroll through them toward the end of each month and choose one—maybe even two—to answer.

Send your question to ask.pam@aol.com

Thank you so much for joining me in this first newsletter of 2026! I can’t wait to share more stories, surprises, and behind-the-scenes fun with you this year. Don’t forget—grab your copy of An Amish Widow’s Hope if you haven’t already, check out the amazing website of Glorious Goldfinch author Lisa Kelley, and of course…send me your wild, crazy, or off the wall questions for Ask Pam. Until next time, stay cozy, stay curious, and keep reading!  Waiting anxiously, Pamela