Monday Moments with M. G. #27

Happy Monday, friends, and welcome back to another edition of Monday Moments with M. G.! The past few weeks have been a whirlwind in the best, busiest kind of way, and I am so excited to finally sit down and share what has been happening behind the scenes. #TeamMGL has been hard at work polishing author copies, fixing final little errors, preparing presale links, setting up the kids’ website, and building out the merch store on Shopify so everything will be ready for you as soon as we can open the doors.

Now that the fireworks have settled and we are officially moving into the second half of the year, it feels like the perfect time to look ahead. There is so much happening in M. G.’s corner of the world, and we want to make sure you know where we will be, what we are working on, and how you can be part of it.

On the writing side, I have also been busy with Sequins: A Dorchester Sisters Novel, the third book in the trilogy. Once Sequins is finished, I will be jumping into the first two books in our tween mystery series with my teen co-authors. After that, we will begin working on the next five kids’ chapter books, and I will also be starting the Dorchester Family Legacy series. There is so much storytelling ahead, and I am grateful every day that you are along for this publishing journey with us.

If you are new to M. G. Lorraine, welcome! While fiction is not the only thing I have written, M. G. Lorraine is the pen name I use just for fiction. It gives us a fresh place to meet as readers and storyteller, without the noise of opinions, preferences, lifestyles, or backgrounds getting in the way. It lets us gather on even ground and simply enjoy great literature together.

My first work in adult romantic suspense, Fossils: A Dorchester Sisters Novel, is out now. The second book, Antiquities, is currently in production and will be released shortly, and the third book, Sequins, is my current writing project. We hope to have all of these great reads available in 2026!

We are also looking ahead to Fiction Fest, Books and Chocolate in Hershey, several podcast opportunities, and a new series of live events where you can connect with us directly, ask questions, and join the conversation. On top of that, we are gearing up to launch our own podcast, while continuing to plan both kids’ events and more adult-focused gatherings.

We want to make sure you know where M. G. and the team will be, so you can grab tickets, mark your calendars, and come say hello. Our merch stores will also be launching soon, and we cannot wait to share what we have been working on. If there is a city, bookstore, festival, school, library, or special event where you would love to see us, let us know. We always enjoy hearing where our readers want us to show up next.

A quick note for our Fossils readers: I have three fun questions for you!

A quick note for our Fossils readers: I have three fun questions for you!

1) Can you please tell us how you purchased your book?

2) Can you please tell us on which page you discovered who the villain is?

3) If you have not left a review yet, would you please do so? We would also love to know your favorite part of the book.

Social Media Fun for our Fossils readers: Let’s play! If you had to describe Fossils using only emojis, what would your emoji lineup be? Drop your best clues, romance, suspense, sparkle, drama, and mystery in the comments, then tag a fellow reader or Sleuther who would have fun playing along. We cannot wait to see how you tell the story of Dorchester in tiny little pictures!

While you are there, help us build a reader-powered list of authors who write romantic mystery, thrillers, and suspense books in the same reading neighborhood as M. G. Lorraine. Comment with the authors you love, the books you recommend, and the names you think fellow Sleuthers should discover next. Bonus points if you tag an author, book friend, or reader group who should join the conversation!

And don’t forget, you do not have to wait for a new book to hear from M. G.! Monday Moments with M. G. goes out every Monday on our website, along with other blogs for you to enjoy. I love writing them, and I especially hope you have fun with the character blogs we occasionally share for the holidays.

You can also check in with us anytime for updates at www.Mglorraine.com, and please make sure to follow us on your favorite social media for more insights about upcoming projects, events, giveaways, presales, merch, and live appearances.

So grab your calendar, pick your favorite stop, and come join us. We would love to see your smiling faces in the crowd. And if there is somewhere you think M. G. should visit next, send it our way!

Thank you so much for your support, encouragement, and patience while these next books are getting ready. We have had a few bumps along this great publishing journey, but we are so grateful to have you with us, and we truly hope you love all the books that are coming your way.

Until Next Time,