My New Blog

Please visit my new blog, The Muskoka Novels, where I will be posting weekly photos, historical tidbits, and musings about writing. This blog is now archived.

Lake Rosseau, Muskoka

Special Promotion on E-books!

"It was the whisper that started their war. That's how many at the table that evening would recall the summer of 1914."

So begins The Summer Before the Storm, the first of the Muskoka Novels. Since it's two weeks until the 100th anniversary of Canada going to war, there's a special price for the Kindle and kobo versions of The Summer Before the Storm. Only $2.99! Don't miss out on this limited-time offer, which ends Aug. 5. Visit this website for links to the e-books.

The Age of Elegance Goes to War

In remembrance of The Great War during this centenary year, my new blog will explore the intriguing social history of that tumultuous time. Please visit The Age of Elegance Goes to War. 

Party like it's 1913!

Tickets are on sale for the Muskoka Boat & Heritage Centre's Fundraising Gala,  June 1, 2013 - dinner, dancing, and entertainment. Come in period costume if you like! 

I'll be giving a brief presentation about Muskoka's Age of Elegance. Hope to see  you there! For more information, visit this site - segwun.com

English Review from Spanish Blogger

Thanks to Isi for this lovely review of The Summer Before the Storm! I can appreciate how difficult it must be to read an epic novel in a foreign language. Bravo, Isi, and your blogger friends for taking on the English book challenge!
 From Isi  

More Spanish Reviews

Thanks to two more Spanish book bloggers for these reviews of The Summer Before the Storm.
A Book a Day Keeps the Doctor Away  and
Lienzo de Palabras

Spanish Reviews

My thanks to a couple of Spanish bloggers who have reviewed The Summer Before the Storm.
From Isi  and
Gecko Books
Glad they enjoyed the novel!

Under the Moon Review by M. Denise C.

Thanks to book blogger M. Denise C. for being intrigued enough by the first two Muskoka Novels to  read the 3rd in the series! Here's her review of Under the Moon. Be advised that the first paragraph contains plot spoilers for those who haven't read The Summer Before the Storm and Elusive Dawn.

Readers' Favorite - 5-Star Review!

I'm delighted that The Summer Before the Storm has received a 5-Star review, which can be seen on the Readers' Favorite website. Love the comparison to Downton Abbey! Remember that my book came out first (2006).  :)

Thanks to Book Bloggers!

It’s vital for me as an author to have feedback from readers. It lets me know what works and what doesn’t, and what could be improved upon. Of course, we all have different expectations and preferences, and read within the framework of our own life experiences, so no two people will “experience” a novel in the same way. And yet, if I’ve managed to touch people’s hearts and minds, then I’ve accomplished my mission.

The recent book blog tours for The Summer Before the Storm and Elusive Dawn have provided me with plenty of reviews and wonderful quotes, as well as things to ponder as I work on Book 4 in the series. I’d like to thank all the bloggers who took the time to read and critique my novels. All are busy, and some had to juggle difficult family situations to meet deadlines. But they are book lovers who do this gladly because it’s their passion. Special thanks to Teddy Rose of Premier Virtual Author Book Tours for her own enthusiastic response to my novels, and for so professionally arranging the tour.

You’ll find links to these reviews in my November 2012, December 2012, and February 2013 blogs, listed in the right-hand column. If you have comments to make about my novels, I'd be delighted to hear from you, so email me at books@mindshadows.com. Thank you all!

Bags, Books, and Bon Jovi: Review of Elusive Dawn

"Ms. Wills writes eloquently and evocatively  about  the changing  world and how  it affected the Wyndham family and the other characters." See the complete review on this blog. 

M. Denise C.: Review of Elusive Dawn

“There are definitely similarities with the Downton Abbey series, as well as the beloved Maisie Dobbs novels set during the same time.”  Read the review here.