LSF Writers Member Mary Kennedy introduces new authors to readers through her Fresh Fiction mystery column. In April, Mary featured Peg Cochran and the Murder, She Reported Mysteries. Visit https://freshfi ction.com/page.php?id=15732 today, and you’ll be whisked back to Manhattan in the 1920s! To learn more about Mary and her books visit: https://www.marykennedy.net/.
Jennifer Wilck is jubilant to share that her holiday romance DEADLINES, DONUTS & DREIDELS won the Golden Leaf award. To learn more about Jennifer and her books, please visit: https://jenniferwilck.com/.
LSF Writers Member Penelope Marzec is ecstatic to share her novel LOVE’S GIFT, which was published last year, won First Place in the historical category of the Golden Leaf contest for published writers. To learn more about Penelope and her books, please visit: https://penelopemarzec.weebly.com/.
LSF Writers Member Suzanne Trauth will be at the Passaic County Book Festival, where she’ll be selling and signing. It will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm at Weasel Brook Park in Clifton, NJ. To learn more about Suzanne and her books visit:
https://suzannetrauth.com/.
Congratulations to LSF Writers Member Jodi Payne and her writing partner, BA Tortuga, on their new releases! To purchase GEMINI: ROPER, please visit: Amazon/KU – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTBQBLF1. To purchase GEMINI: RYDER, please visit: Amazon/KU – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPDNFVFH. Or purchase these books directly from the authors at https://spursandshifters.com.
Congratulations to LSF Writers Conference Chair Caridad Pineiro on the relase of BURIED TRUTHS, #4 in her Crooked Pass Security Series. Grab your copy today at https://amzn.to/4uvVknq.
Congratulations to LSF Writers Vice President Samantha Ann on the release of FIGHTING, Book 4 in her IDOLIZED series that revolves around a fictional K-pop band. Grab your copy today at https://amzn.to/4uxVPxl.
Meet LSF Writers members Carol Gyzander, Michael Daigle, Mickey Flagg, and Catherine Greenfeder at the Books in Bloom indie author book fair on March 14, 2026, from 10 AM – 4 PM at the Randolph Community Center: 30 Calais Rd, Randolph, NJ 07869. Celebrate spring and meet local authors, author talks, and fun activities. Also, enjoy cookies, cocoa, Book Bingo, and a raffle.
Join LSF Writers Member James Irwin on Saturday, 14 March 2026, at the Bay to Ocean Writers Conference at Chesapeake College in Wye Mills, Maryland. James is moderating a panel “The Power of Doing It Yourself: Why Authors Choose Self-Publishing,” which looks at how indie authors can benefit from creative control, increased revenue, faster time to market, and better reader engagement. More info at https://easternshorewriters.org/page-1075436
Congratulations to LSF Writers member Catherine Greenfeder, whose short story, COLLIDING WITH THE PAST, is being published as part of the GHOST STORIES anthology by SEZ Publishing. Writing is a passion for Catherine Greenfeder. Born in Greenwich Village, with its artistic influences, she enjoyed the library, Central and Washington Square Parks, and the art museums. Her earliest influences were the children’s books she read, her Irish grandfather’s ghost stories, and encouraging teachers.
After receiving a B.A. in English, Catherine worked in advertising and promotion before returning to college while her son was a toddler. She acquired her M.A. in Teaching and taught language arts for twenty-five years. Fully retired, Catherine is focusing more on her writing and creating a lot of watercolor paintings.
She has published five novels and a few short stories. Her novels include a western historical romance, Wildflowers, two paranormal romance novels, Sacred Fires and Angels Among Us, two young adult novels, A Kiss Out of Time and A Dance Out of Time. She is currently revising a young adult fantasy and a horror romance for adults.
She has published five novels and a few short stories. Her novels include a western historical romance, Wildflowers, two paranormal romance novels, Sacred Fires and Angels Among Us, two young adult novels, A Kiss Out of Time and A Dance Out of Time. She is currently revising a young adult fantasy and a horror romance for adults.
