I am beyond excited to announce that Finding Sutton's Choice, my novel about family secrets and second chances, has been chosen as a Finalist for the KIRKUS Indie Awards, Literary Fiction category. Winners will be announced in August. www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-fea...

Two Writers. Two Debut Novels. One Game-Changing Partnership booksbywomen.org/two-writers-... @writerbrendahaas.bsky.social @susanpooleauthor.bsky.social

Soooo much going on in April... from Ohio speaking and book signing events to a retreat and bookfair in Virginia to a trip to the PenCraft Awards Ceremony in Vegas. I great start to a packed spring and summer of bookish fun. If you are in the area, stop by! #mentalhealth #WFWA #debutauthor #Lakelife

It's been a decade since her departure. With a cryptic voicemail, Charlotte Sutton finds herself back in her hometown of Lakeside, Ohio. Only this time, her estranged father doesn't recognize her, and a surprise half-sibling has taken her place. GOODREADS giveaway: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...

Recently interviewed by N. N. Light's Book Heaven. Skinny dipping? TV-watching ducks? Tombstones? Pivot. About Brenda Haas and Finding Sutton's Choice, a contemporary fiction that is perfect for book clubs and readers who want an emotional, character-driven story open.substack.com/pub/nnlights...

Finding Sutton’s Choice by Brenda Haas is a book club favorite, perfect for readers who love contemporary fiction and Ann Patchett, Elizabeth Berg, Karen White, and Lisa Genova substack.com/@nnlightsboo... #booksky @writerbrendahaas.bsky.social

It was a day to remember! Book Launch Party for FINDING SUTTON'S CHOICE happened last week. Grateful for all the good vibes and lovely humans who came out to support me. The Rusty Banana bike glasses were a particularly big hit. #Alzheimers #findingsuttonschoice #mentalhealthawareness #WFWA

A bit late in posting, but I'm in love with these pics from July 4th in Lakeside, OH. Wouldn't want to be anywhere else during this particular holiday. There is a community vibe here that can't be beat. What did you enjoy most about YOUR long weekend? #lakesideohio #lakeerielove #chautauqua

It's a thing! My debut Lake Erie novel released May 30! Thanks for all the early bookish support:) To join my email newsletter, visit www.brendahaas.com & scroll to the "Subscribe to Brenda's Newsletter" tab. #WFWA #MentalHealthAwareness #debutauthor #findingsuttonschoice #lakeerieshoresandislands

No foolin'... my book is now officially available for pre-order through Orange Hat Publishing/Ten16 Press, www.orangehatpublishing.com/.../finding-... Oh. My. Goodness. Tissues, please:) #mentalhealth #wfwa #debutauthor #lakeerielife #writerslife #orangehatpublishing #ten16press

It's here, and it's fantastic! LOVE my cover art by Dana Breunig @OrangeHatPublishing/TEN16Press. Stormy Lake Erie skies & mysterious vibes. The Rusty Banana (bike) is my official inanimate mascot. Let the bookish fun begin. #debutauthor #WFWA #brendahaas #lakesidechautauqua #findingsuttonschoice

Cat is out of the bag! Recvd trad pub contract from Orange Hat Publishing for debut women's fiction. Release date TBD. Wouldn’t have been possible without support of family & friends. Special thanks to writer bud @susanpooleauthor.bsky.social. Details coming soon. #debutauthor #WFWA #mentalhealth

#nanowrimo2024 Winner, winner, turkey dinner. 50,222 words in November. Finished my project while the sweet potatoes were baking this morning. 3rd in line for edits behind other WIPs but might be worth something. #spooky #twins #WFWA #mentalhealth

#NaNoWriMo2024 - on target (barely) with 41,913 words. Squeaking my way to 50K. Hasn't been an easy trip, but pretty sure this story could eventually have legs. Darker and spookier than my usual Women's Fiction, but I like where it's going. #twins #historical #wfwa #mentalhealth #womensfiction

Looking for writerly types and anyone who loves a good read. Won't say "no" to posts about Ryan Reynolds. Particularly fond of pie and Lake Erie sunrises. You can also win me over with pet pics and recipes.