An Update from Nancy
By now, maybe you've heard that the Blackbird Sisters are on hiatus--perhaps indefinitely. My editor was downsized, then the publisher was absorbed by another and basically disbanded. But..... I feel as if the series had run its course. A writer can tell the momentum is lessening when sales flatten out. The most recent book sold only 23 copies more than the previous book----which is very clear writing on the wall. So it's time for me to reinvent---again!--and I'm working on new projects. I am sure my readers wish me well in new ventures. I may self-publish more Blackbird "shorts" like the Mick Abruzzo stories, but I do feel as if I left Nora and her sisters and Mick and even Ralphie in a good place--on the road to happy lives.
Best wishes!
Nancy
So sad to hear that Nora's story is ending! I love The Blackbird Sisters and will miss this series.I could continue reading them forever.Thank you so much for sharing their stories with us.
Posted by: Carla Virgin | 04/05/2016 at 01:55 AM
That was such a depressing bit of new to read on my birthday! Thank you for Nora's stories but I really hope this isn't a permanent hiatus, I would love to hear more about the Blackbird Sisters - I have been so excited to read the next book in the series. I am completely in love with your characters (and Nora's wardrobe house)!
Thank you for the books though. I discovered the third book while on holiday in South Africa, it was in a hotel room, I have never been so grateful that someone decided they couldn't fit it in their suitcase! As soon as I got home (England) I searched high and low for your books and eventually made my friend by me all (that were available then) from the USA when she was on holiday. I have been hooked ever since and only wish the UK and US release dates were the same (and now that you will decide to continue the series)!
Posted by: Hermy Matthews | 04/22/2016 at 02:51 PM
awwww. I am so sad to hear this! I have loved every book - and have been waiting anxiously for the next step in Mick and Nora's chronicles!
Posted by: Deeb Mac | 04/27/2016 at 03:06 AM
What sad news! I have just discovered the Blackbirds and have read every one in the last few weeks! Thank you for such a wonderful series--like mentioned in the previous comment, I could go on reading them forever!
Posted by: Rachael Jones | 05/07/2016 at 10:51 AM
I wanted to see how it all ended with nora pregnant and her nephew hoping to raise a baby. I think there was going to be a kindle version of the ending?
kathy barragan
Posted by: kathy barragan | 05/24/2016 at 11:02 PM
This makes me sad...I loved the Blackbird Sisters and I thought there was definitely more to their story. I, for one, am getting tired of publishers determining what we should/want to read...Thanks for it all. Loved the series.
Posted by: Megan | 05/31/2016 at 10:18 AM
I was so looking forward to more Blackbirds! How can the books sell when a publisher doesn't really promote them? I always looked & they were never properly promoted. I truly hope this situation changes - I felt the story needed at least one more book to feel complete, & I hoped for many more.
Posted by: Judy Dickerson | 06/02/2016 at 06:54 AM
No no no! You must finish the story of Mick and Nora! Please continue to write the Blackbird Sister...at least one more novel!!💝
Posted by: Clarissa Fell | 06/10/2016 at 08:15 PM
Please say it isn't so!! I adore Nora and her sisters, and Michael and all of his baggage. I have read these at a record pace, which is impressive because I didn't think I could love another series as much as Carolyn Haines and her enchanting Sarah Booth...... Please please please bring on more as new fans are created every day!!
Posted by: Juliana Wood | 06/24/2016 at 06:49 PM
I like the Blackbird Sister stories even more now. I thought the children were adding a new breath to the series. Please keep writing more of Nora and Mick.
Posted by: Jan | 10/14/2016 at 03:14 PM
Boo. Hiss.
We all followed the sisters like they were our own family and
now....really....no more?!! Seriously, it's the last series I'll read.
Come on, Nancy .....just a few more??
Posted by: Cathy Jones | 07/15/2017 at 04:53 PM