Mimi Foster 
What is Madeline Manor? Somewhere along the way, Madeline Manor stopped merely being a setting and became central to the family in the Thunder on the Mountain series. Appearing across generations and multiple love stories in my books set in the Colorado high country, Madeline Manor became a character in its own right. My day … Read more
Purchase Maisy’s Mirror on Amazon Stand Alone Ghost Romance Some loves were never meant to be found. Moments before the crash that killed her husband, Maisy Hollis learned the truth about her marriage. Injured, widowed, and wanting to run from what she’d discovered, the novelist retreats to a cottage on the coast of Maine, looking for solitude and … Read more
Purchase In the Strike Zone on Amazon Book 2 in Leaving the Game Series Jared Hayes was the youngest pitcher in Major League Baseball to win the Cy Young Award. He was the golden boy of the Jersey Force until tragedy struck on the way to the World Series. Now, he’s a man on the run, … Read more
Purchase Stealing Runner’s Heart on Amazon Book 1 in Leaving the Game Series When she was a child, he was her hero. When she grew up, he was her dream. Charlotte Rose has loved Runner Jeffries since she was five years old. Her best friend. Her protector. Her constant companion who left town to become … Read more
There’s a reason 25% of all books sold are Romance Novels. Let’s talk about a few of those reasons.
Maisy’s Mirror has been republished with an exciting Epilogue and a new series is set to debut this summer.
When I recently re-released Maisy’s Mirror, I added something new — a quiet Epilogue that gently brings Maisy and Wills’ story full circle. The book has been updated on Amazon, and it’s easy to update on your eReader so you have the full version. 💌 How to receive the Epilogue If you don’t have Maisy’s … Read more
Have you ever heard that an author updated a book you already own? Whether it’s a fixed typo, a beautiful new cover, or a brand-new Epilogue (like the one I just added to Maisy’s Mirror!), you want that fresh version on your device. Amazon doesn’t always push these updates automatically because they don’t want to … Read more
Life after cancer, chemo, and covid It has been several years since I’ve been here. As we began 2019, I found out I had cancer and needed surgery. After a year of chemo, I was shocked at the reality of “chemo brain.” As much as I wanted to write during that “down time,” it was … Read more
My personal Superhero We had been neighbors and business partners for eight years. One unforgettable day a new spark ignited between us. Only problem was, my Superhero was a confirmed bachelor and wanted absolutely nothing to do with marriage. So after a decade of being best friends who had fallen in love, I opted to … Read more
High praise for Mimi Foster’s Thunder Struck It warms an author’s heart when readers are moved and involved in a story into which a writer has invested time and emotion. This opinion of Thunder Struck warmed my heart and was so gratifying to me that someone else felt the intensity of the tale. Thank you, … Read more
Do you think Ghosts are real? I was raised in a religious family where ghosts were an illusion that could never be real. But that didn’t prevent my mother from telling about several encounters she had throughout the years. The story I remember most was her trying to convince my father not to get mad … Read more
You get what you pay for When I published my first book, Thunder Snow, I wasn’t aware how truly cruel people could be who sat in anonymity behind the protection of a keyboard. My skin wasn’t very tough that first month or so, and I was surprised at the personal attacks people could make. Even … Read more
IN THE STRIKE ZONE due Summer 2019 After the success of Stealing Runner’s Heart, my writing life took a back seat to my “real world.” I am determined to finally tell the story of Jared, Runner’s best friend, and Jenna, both of whom I’ve known intimately for the past year or so. Toward that end, … Read more
After writing the contemporary Thunder on the Mountain Series, I became so enamoured of the ancestors who wrote the journals found in Thunder Struck that I decided to write their stories. This is an early scene from Jordan’s Gift when Edward and Jordan had only met a few times. ****************** She’d put in a long … Read more
Purchase: Willow’s Secret on Amazon Before the Thunder Book 2 She laughed when she heard of her stepfather’s untimely demise. It was at that precise moment he fell in love. Willow is capable, vibrant, and too busy harvesting the healing herbs of her mountain meadow to dream of handsome heroes. But that doesn’t prevent fantasies of the … Read more
Purchase: Jordan’s Gift on Amazon Before the Thunder Book 1ONLY 99c! A hardened mine owner becomes a fierce protector for the woman brave enough to defy the life chosen for her. Edward A. Stratton is a no-nonsense, wealthy mine owner. He has little tolerance for most people, so he dodges them at every opportunity. He survives as … Read more
Purchase Thunder Storm on Amazon Book 3 in the Thunder on the Mountain Series She’s building an empire in the clouds.He’s rooted in the earth. Jeni Jenkins thrives on momentum. As a high-powered New York advertising executive, her life is a blur of deadlines, double espressos, glass and polished steel. But when her mother’s sudden death leaves her … Read more
Purchase Thunder Struck on Amazon Book 2 in the Thunder on the Mountain Series She walked away from the life everyone expected and into the one she was always meant to find. Jordan Whitman was supposed to rule Manhattan’s legal elite. When she discovered her fiancé’s double life, she didn’t fight, she vanished. Flying west to a Victorian … Read more
New to Mimi Foster Books? Begin your journey here.Kindle edition only 99c Buy Thunder Snow on Amazon Book 1 in the Thunder on the Mountain Series Jack wanted the silence of the mountains.Callie brought the storm. Jack Franklin is a man of jagged edges and hard-won peace. In the thin, freezing air of Nederland, Colorado, he has built … Read more
When she was a child, he was her hero. When she grew up, he was her dream. Charlotte Rose has loved Runner Jeffries since she was a little girl. He taught her almost everything she needed to know about living, and they were constant companions until he went away to college. But even that didn’t … Read more
Maisy’s Mirror on Audio I am proud to announce that my first audiobook, Maisy’s Mirror, is available on Amazon/ACX. After culling through dozens of auditions to find a voice/actor I thought would produce an interesting and listenable experience, I was thrilled with Amy B. Martin’s performance and hope you will be too. From a turn-of-the-century … Read more
When I begin writing a book, I find someone whose looks I like and keep their photo front-and-center as I get familiar with the character. This is a photo of Scott Eastwood, son of Clint, and he looks just like I imagine my current hero to look. In my third book of the Thunder on … Read more
Did you know you can get an Author’s signature for your eBook? Authorgraph is a wonderful service that allows Authors to connect with their Readers. Love a book, an Author, a Series? Then click on one (or all) of the books listed and have your favorite Authors sign your book ‘virtually.’ Here is a link to … Read more
15 ways writing a book is like pregnancy It has been a while since I wrote a book. Life gets in the way, and I decided at the beginning of the year that I wanted to start writing again. After many months of the process, MAISY’S MIRROR is finally available!! When the after-effects of publishing … Read more
On September 17, 2016, the Mile High Author Event will take place at the Westin Hotel in Downtown Denver. Designed to bring traditionally published and indie authors together with their readership, tickets are on sale through September 16. Come and meet this fantastic lineup of authors from around the globe and have them sign your … Read more
If I Had My Life to Live Over Since the beginning of life, people have found (hopefully) that with age comes wisdom. I am in the process of moving from the home that my mother shared with us the last five years of her life. I am sorting and packing and tossing and decluttering and … Read more
Willow’s protective Irish Wolfhound After I started writing Willow’s Secret, I stopped for a while to tell the story of her parents (Jordan’s Gift), because I thought it was an important part of Willow’s tale. In Jordan’s Gift, we find out where the name Thunder came from, and why Jordan and Edward named their daughter Willow. … Read more
Willow’s Secret Mimi Foster From the time I first wrote about the journals in Thunder Struck, I have been enamored with the story of Willow. When I finished Thunder Storm, I decided to pursue the historical romance of Willow and Charles. Somewhere along the way, I interrupted Willow’s story and wrote about her parents, Jordan and … Read more
Fifty Shades and Romance – Oil and Water? For the past few months I’ve been working on my soon-to-be-released historical romance, Willow’s Secret. It’s full of people who care about each other, who care about the well-being of their partner, who give what they have to make life easier for the person they love, or … Read more
Historical Romance or Contemporary Romance? When I first started writing, I was excited to be part of the Contemporary Romance genre. After Thunder Struck was published, I was totally enamoured with the character of Willow that Jordan and Brandan discovered from the journals they found during their remodel of Jordan’s Victorian home. After writing another Contemporary … Read more
My mother was a wonderful woman. Virginia Jordan Henry would have been ninety-four today, but she passed away in April of this year. She lived with us for the last ten years of her life, and there are not many days I don’t miss her. In going through her belongings shortly after her death, I … Read more
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. When you hear the name Rockefeller, it is often associated with words like ‘philanthropy’ and ‘charity’ and ‘Christianity.’ But in doing research for my upcoming novel set in the early 1910’s, there is every indication that those words were nothing but artistic license to cover over greed and avarice by a man … Read more
Jordan’s Gift by Mimi Foster Now Available In this tender and sexy novella set in the early 1890s, tungsten mine owner Edward Stratton has met his match when young Denver socialite Jordan Calhoun comes to town. Setting off immediate sparks, they are pulled towards each other like a full moon pulls the tide. But Jordan’s ex-fiance, … Read more
Historical Victorian Romance Novel For only 99c, you can spend several hours escaping the cares of your world and read this enchanting, loving story of Edward A. Stratton, hardened mine owner in the 1890s, and the vibrant Denver socialite, Jordan Lillian Calhoun. In Jordan’s Gift, set in the tiny town of Nederland, Colorado, Edward and … Read more
A Fireside Escape Jordan’s Gift, set in the early 1890s, is the first in a series of novellas that will be tagged A Fireside Escape. The goal is to have a quick-reading book to curl up with in front of a toasty fire or a sizzling beach that will help you escape, if only for a few hours, … Read more
Interview with Mimi Foster Recently I had the honor of being involved with the wonderful group at SexyBooksBlog on a week-long blog tour for Thunder Struck and Thunder Storm. I had a lot of fun doing it. Here’s a copy of the interview I did with them. What triggered the story behind your latest release? Jeni … Read more
Thank you so much, SexyBooksBlog, for your recent review of Thunder Storm. I thought Jeni was delightfully aggressive, and I appreciate that you enjoyed her character too.
Dancing Dolphins We recently made the sad, final trip home to Florida to bury my mother, Virginia J. Henry, in the family plot in St. Petersburg. It was a time of closure, of seeing long-lost relatives, and a time of relaxation. We were blessed with a wonderful place that had a balcony overlooking the water. … Read more
Amazon Kindle Countdown Thunder Storm If you haven’t had a chance to get your copy of Thunder Storm, Book 3 in the Thunder on the Mountain series, it is on sale until September 18 for only 99c. This is the story of Jeni Jenkins, a New York advertising executive who suddenly finds herself the sole … Read more
If you are a fan of the Thunder on the Mountain series, there was a back story in Books 2 and 3 (Thunder Struck and Thunder Storm) that I wanted to tell. Willow was such an interesting character and I thought about her long after the journals had been closed and current stories had ended. Who … Read more
Are any of you going to San Antonio for the Romance Writers of America 2014 Annual Conference at the end of this month? If you plan on attending, be sure to let me know beforehand (email or private message me on Facebook) and I will have special goodie bags (aka SWAG) for you from the … Read more
New York Times Bestselling Author Jennifer Crusie has a HILARIOUS list on her website called “If I am ever a romance heroine, I will not . . .” Here is the list for your reading enjoyment. I think Number 19 is my favorite. Have you got some you’d like to add? “If I am ever … Read more
Okay, we’re really close. Thought you might like to see the back-cover copy for the soon-to-be-released third book in the Thunder on the Mountain series. Book 1, Thunder Snow, is the story about Callie and Jack. Book 2, Thunder Struck, is the story of Jordan and Brandan. Book 3, Thunder Storm, is the story of … Read more
Thank you to all of you who have asked about when Thunder Storm will be released. It was almost finished when my mother, Virginia J. Henry, had a stroke in early April. She was recovering well when a series of unfortunate events conspired, and she passed away a few weeks later. Living with us for … Read more
I loved my father. A decorated Veteran of World War II and Manager of the Veteran’s Administration, he was a quiet and compassionate man. When I think of him, I remember how he smelled faintly of cologne and cigarettes, his tender hugs, how handsome he was, his gentle smile. My mother said he was never the same after … Read more
During the course of the remodel of Madeline Manor (Book 2 in the Thunder on the Mountain Series, Thunder Struck), Jordan finds gold that was hidden for over a century. I have written a scene in my upcoming book, Thunder Storm, where Jordan and Brandan reveal to their close friends, Jack and Callie, and Jeni … Read more
If you’ve read Book One in the Thunder on the Mountain series, Thunder Snow, you probably have a visual image of Callie’s ‘cabin in the woods.’ On a recent trip to Nederland, I took a photo of this house on the water that I have, personally, always imagined what Jack’s house would look like. In the book, … Read more
As I approach the completion of my third novel (Thunder Storm), I spend my free time (my what?) reading books that will help sharpen my writing skills. From identifying superfluous words to breathing more reality into my characters, I like to spend snippets of time studying my craft. On one recent adventure, I read a … Read more
If you’ve read book 2 in the Thunder on the Mountain series, Thunder Struck, you know that Jordan runs the Madeline Manor Bed & Breakfast in the charming town of Nederland, Colorado. Two recipes are mentioned that she shares with her friend, Callie (heroine in book 1 in the series, Thunder Snow). Since they were … Read more
Christmas Lessons Family is what matters. This was the first time in their lives that all of my girls were not home for Christmas. We are close knit, and the girls are close to each other as a group, close in varying pairs, and certainly close when facing the rest of the world when defending … Read more
Thunder Struck Book Launch We are now scheduled for a December 12, 2013, launch of the new book in the Thunder on the Mountain Series, Thunder Struck. The final process is underway, and I’m very excited to share this tender tale with you. A Betrayed Bride . . . New York lawyer, Jordan Whitman, decides … Read more
Writing Amazon Reviews When I published my first book, it was a strange sensation to think about allowing others to glimpse into the functioning of my brain. A true romantic at heart and blessed with the most incredible husband, the book is, nonetheless, a work of fiction full of made-up words and made-up scenarios. I … Read more
THUNDER STRUCK Cover Reveal Few things warm my heart more than hearing from people who loved Thunder Snow and are awaiting the second book in the Thunder on the Mountain Series, Thunder Struck. It is scheduled for publication the first week in December, 2013. In the meantime, here is the introduction of the cover for … Read more
In my ‘other life’ I have a fast paced, often intense job. When I started writing, I thought it was so much fun to sit for hours/days/weeks and get lost in my characters. When I recently finished the first edit for Book 2 in the Thunder on the Mountain Series, Thunder Struck, I became conscious … Read more
FREE BOOK PROMO Today is the final day to get your copy of Thunder Snow on the FREE BOOK PROMO on Amazon. It has been a lot of fun the past few days, making new friends, wondering how they all find you, and being thrilled at the continual downloads that are taking place. As of … Read more
EXCERPT FROM THUNDER SNOW by Mimi Foster “Make yourself at home.” I tried for nonchalance but it came out too breathy. “I keep an eye on the place for Charles when he’s not in town. I’ll try to break the habit while you’re here,” he said. He continued to stand with his back to me, … Read more
Friday the 13th From symptoms of mild anxiety to a nagging sense of doom to full-out panic attacks, it is estimated that approximately twenty million people in the U.S. are actually afraid of this day. In American culture, we are told from a young age that Friday the 13th is supposed to be unlucky. Being … Read more
Words of Encouragement In our age of electronics, it is so easy to send an email, text, Facebook message, tweet. But there is still something so rewarding about unexpectedly receiving a personal letter from someone. As a first-time novelist, I have been surprised at how vulnerable it makes you feel to allow people to see … Read more
Contemporary Romance Now Available I have learned a lot in the past two weeks since my contemporary romance book has been published. One thing is definite – marketing is marketing. There is not a lot of difference in pushing book sales or a real estate site. You still need customers. It has been a fun … Read more
Cover for Thunder Snow complete Kim Killion of The Killion Group, Inc. is a genius! It was my pleasure to meet Kim and Jennifer Jakes at a recent Writers Conference in Crested Butte, Colorado. They are a dynamic duo who design artwork for books and related marketing material, among other things. After looking at their … Read more
Things that motivate my writing Much of the time I am Mimi Foster, Realtor. While I sell real estate all over Colorado Springs, my heart has long been excited with the homes in the Victorian Old North End. For over a decade my husband and I updated many Victorians in downtown Colorado Springs. It was … Read more
Yesterday was a culmination of months of work, and it finally feels like we are on the home stretch. I am working with a wonderful company called The Killion Group, Inc. to design my cover. After pouring through thousands of steamy photos of redheads, Kim Killion settled on tender simplicity, and I couldn’t be more … Read more
When I was a young girl in St. Petersburg, Florida (MANY decades ago), there was a wonderful place called Webb City on the corner of Ninth Street and Second Avenue. If you are over 50, I’m sure you remember. It was torn down in 1979, but one of my vivid memories is the Mermaid Show. … Read more
My job requires me to spend a lot of time on the telephone. It always seemed unfortunate to me that I hated being on the phone, holding it to my ear, stopping everything I was doing and just having to listen. Then one day I got an earpiece, which really helped a lot, until I … Read more
I’ve never thought much about where I’d like to spend my future days writing. But when I saw this picture, I thought this might be a relaxing place. Now if it was just sitting near a body of water.
It is hard to believe that it has been forty-one years today since I lost my precious father. This is the only picture I can find that I had taken with him, and the older I get, the more I cherish his memory. A gentle and compassionate man, he was taken from us all too … Read more
It is so hard to imagine that the child that was born yesterday turned 16 recently. I couldn’t be more proud or excited for this new journey in your life, my beloved MacKenzie. The heart’s capacity to love is obviously boundless.
During a recent Writer’s Conference in Crested Butte, CO, I had the privilege of meeting and spending time with two wonderful ladies from The Killion Group. Among other things, Kim Killion and Jennifer Jakes are experts at cover design, formatting, editing, and generally getting your book ready for publication. We are embarking on a new … Read more
With the recent spate of fires that we have had in Colorado Springs, evacuation has certainly been a topic of conversation. Often when I walk through my home, I will look at things with a new eye and wonder if THAT is something that I would take with me in case our house was threatened. … Read more
Just outside of Boulder, Colorado sits the hamlet of Nederland. Unique and breathtaking with its mountain ranges that overlook the water, Nederland is a step back in time that shouldn’t be missed. It is also the setting for my upcoming book, Thunder Snow, to be published in August, 2013.
My first novel, Thunder Snow, is now finished and will be submitted to agents and publishers over the next few months. Memorable characters and endearing storyline. Stay tuned. Less than two hours from Denver, Nederland is affectionately thought of as a town where hippies grow old. Serious about its ‘live and let live’ attitude, this … Read more
