CURTISSLYNN PUBLISHING

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EDUCATION

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• Associate Degree in Technology

• Dual Bachelor’s Degrees in Business Administration and Management

• Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership

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PUBLICATIONS

NOVELS

As Mina Beckett 

• Sullivan's Way (5Prince Publishing, 2016)

• Love Find's Its Way (5Prince Publishing, 2017)

• The Heartbreak Cowboy (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2018)

• The Fallen Cowboy (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2018)

• A Cowboy Charming Christmas (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2019)

• Breaking the Cowboy (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2021)

• Coldiron Cowboy's Boxset (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2022)

• Hollywood Cowboy (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2023)

• A Cold Montana Christmas (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2024)

• Snowbound Hearts (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2024)

• The Key to My Heart Inn (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2024)

• A Christmas Wish Come True (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2024)

• Once Upon a Halloween (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2024)

• Roughneck Cowboy (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2025)

• The Thanksgiving Pie Pact (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2025)

• When August Ends (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2025)

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As Cager Elliott 

• The Hour Between Dog and Wolf (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2025)

• Cold Static (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2025)

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NOVELLAS

As Mina Beckett

• The Cowboy's Goodnight Kiss (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2018)

As Stella Blaire

• Trapped In Temptation (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2024)

• Secrets Behind the Masquerade (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2024)

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NOVELETTES

As Mina Beckett

• Diva Cat's & Cheap Bubbly (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2025)

• Once More Goodbye (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2025)

• Under a July Moon (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2025)

• When August Ends (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2025)

• The Beach House Bet (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2025)

• Once Loved (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2025)

• Betting On Alaska (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2025)

• Borrowed for Christmas (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2025)

As Stella Blaire

• Love on the Line (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2025)

• Runaway Bridesmaid (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2025)

• Stone Heart Ranch (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2025)

• Stone Heart Rogue (CurtissLynn Publishing, 2025)

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SHORT STORIES

As Mina Beckett

Published in Woman's World Magazine:

• A Star Spangled Reunion (2024)

• The Sweet Side of Mix-Up (2024)

• The Missing Tom Mystery (2024)

• Dance of Second Chances (2024)

• Breaking the Ice (2025)

• Unexpected Dinner Date (2025)

• A Love Match Made In Flannel (2025)

• Friendsgiving at the Wrong Door (2025)

Published in Micromance Magazine:

• A Starlight Vineyard Romance (2024)

• A Winterberry Christmas (2024)

• Bumping Into Love, KissMeet Quarterly (Spring 2025)

• Christmas At Murphy's, KissMeet Quarterly (Winter 2026)

• Contributing Author, "Christmas at Murphy's," KissMeet Quarterly anthology (2025)

Published by CurtissLynn Publishing:

• A Sky-High Romance (2024)

• The Friendship Fall (2024)

• A Heart Full of Thanks (2024)

• A December to Begin Again (2024)

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ARTICLES & ESSAYS

Sasee Magazine:

• "Healing Through Courageous Creativity" (2024) - Featured essay & cover artist

• "Those Who Fight For Love" (2025)

Romantic Reader Newsletter:

• "A Look Back: Trusting the Process" (2025)

Let's Talk Publishing Newsletter:

• "When the Story Pulls You Under: The Seduction of Escape" (2025)

• "The Romance Industry's Plot Twist Nobody Saw Coming: When Mass Market Dies and Digital Takes Over" (2025)

• "Dancing Between Worlds: The Beautiful Juggling Act of Living Two Creative Lives" (2025)

• "Romance Isn't Dead, But the Business Model Might Be" (2025)

• "My Go-To Techniques for Writing Emotional Romance" (2025)

• "Fiction is never just fiction. It's a reflection: The Themes I Can't Seem to Escape" (2025)

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NEWSLETTER'S

• The Romantic Reader – Creator & Author. Monthly newsletter featuring original romance fiction, author updates, and serialized content (2024–Present)

• ArtAlive – Writer & Visual Artist. Monthly newsletter focused on oil painting, process, and the intersection of art and storytelling (2024–Present)

• Let’s Talk Publishing – Editor & Independent Publisher. Informational newsletter offering insights into indie publishing, marketing, and the creative business (2025)

 

 

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Writing & Storytelling

• Long-form and short fiction across multiple genres and heat levels

• Character-driven narratives with emotional depth

• Writing under multiple pen names with distinct brand voices

• Manuscript development, editing, and story structure

• Content creation for newsletters, blogs, and personal essays

Visual Arts

• Professional oil painting: Western, Appalachian, and rural themes

• Cover illustration and magazine feature art

• Gallery presentation and private commissions

• Limited-edition giclée prints and art merchandising

Publishing & Production

• Founder and publisher of CurtissLynn Publishing

• End-to-end indie publishing: digital and print formats

• Print layout, typesetting, eBook conversion, and quality control

• ISBN management, metadata, and distribution via KDP and IngramSpark

• Series planning and backlist maintenance

Technology & Design

• Website design and maintenance

• Graphic design and file formatting

• Email marketing and social media management

• E-commerce platforms and digital fulfillment

• Cloud storage and version control

Business & Marketing

• Small business operations and strategic planning

• Brand management across multiple creative identities

• Budget oversight, vendor relations, and inventory management

• Content marketing, press materials, and book launch strategy

• Audience engagement, newsletter campaigns, and sales analytics

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AWARDS & RECOGNITION

 

Pushcart Prize Nominee (2025)

 "Bumping into Love," Micromance Magazine

 

​Featured Cover Artist (2024)
Sasee Magazine, August 2024 issue
Oil painting: Infinite Spirit

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Imadjinn Award Winner (2020) 

Best Romance Novel for A Cowboy Charming Christmas

Presented by Imaginarium Convention

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