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

Comments

[Carla Virgin]

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.

[Hermy Matthews]

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)!

[Deeb Mac]

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!

[Rachael Jones]

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!

[kathy barragan]

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

[Megan]

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.

[Judy Dickerson]

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.

[Clarissa Fell]

No no no! You must finish the story of Mick and Nora! Please continue to write the Blackbird Sister...at least one more novel!!💝

[Juliana Wood]

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!!

[Jan]

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.

[Cathy Jones]

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??