On My Bookshelf

Between You and Me

"A beautiful, twisted journey into the complexities of relationships!" Is her new husband really who she thinks he is? When young doctor Lauren Matheson meets Joe, an older divorced businessman, at a glittering poolside in California, it’s a chance...

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Confessions on the 7:45

"Twisted, tortured, a tantalizing delight for those who love domestic thrillers." A chance encounter that unravels a stunning web of lies and deceit.  Be careful to whom you tell your darkest secrets… Selena Murphy is commuting home from her...

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The Book of Hidden Wonders

"Beautiful. Haunting. Deceptively deep with a hint of whimsical. This debut is pure magic!"A charming, deeply imaginative debut novel about a young girl who is immortalized in her father’s illustrated books containing clues to their family secrets....

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Books I’ve Enjoyed:

Notes from me to you

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Loaf

Today is one of those perfect fall days where I could sip on a pumpkin spice latte and read a book while either sitting in front of my fireplace or curled up in my big comfy chair with a throw over my lap.  I'm about to start reading The Fifth Wave by Rick Yancey. I...

Stop Judging What Your Child Is Reading

Hey Moms. Listen up. If your child is reading - leave them alone. Seriously. If you know of a child who is reading...leave them alone. Leave that mom alone. Keep your opinions to yourself. Stop the judging. Please. Do you remember when you first realized how awesome...

Calgary Herald Interview

So thrilled to be featured in my home town newspaper. I thoroughly enjoyed talking with Eric Volmers from the Calgary Herald. In this article, I discuss where the ideas from my stories come from and more. I hope you enjoy! As Bruce Springsteen once sang, fear is a...

Open Letter to Mom’s Who Fail

Dear fellow moms who think they've failed their child. I see you. I see you barely holding back the tears as you listen to your child express their disappointment in you, yet again. I see you trying to smile when all your friends talk about how amazing their...

#AskSteena: Interview about Saving Abby

  I was recently interviewed about my novel Saving Abby: Q: You are the author of more than two dozen books, which have sold more than one million copies, have appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists, won the National Excellence in Indie...

#AskSteena: My Writing Process

One question I'm asked repeatedly is what is my writing process. Normally I'm always replying with one word: PANSTER. I think I might be changing my answer... [fbvideo link="https://www.facebook.com/steena.holmes/videos/10156829729520386/" width="500" height="400"...

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