Welcome to my blog!
This blog is my little corner of the internet, where stories start long before they hit the page. I’m Sandra Orchard, and I write mysteries and romantic suspense filled with heart, twists, and a whole lot of trouble.
Here on the blog you’ll find chats with my characters, posts about character and story, writing craft tips, book news, and the random bits of real life that sneak into my stories.
Here’s my latest post
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My First Beach Romance is HERE!
Pack your bags and head to Sandcastle Cove—where the breeze is warm, the secrets run deep, and second chances are just a sunset away… I’m thrilled to announce the release of my first-ever beach romance, A SUNKISSED REUNION! 💕✨ When Aaron Bell returns home to rebuild his hurricane-damaged childhood camp, the last person he expects to find is Jocelyn Merritt—the girl he left behind sixteen years ago. She’s back for spring break, but old wounds and smoldering sparks don’t mix easily. Especially when a shady local politician has his sights set on the camp, and Jocelyn has a life—and a…
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These posts get up close and personal. 🤫 Peppered with humour, they give readers a glimpse into my life as a writer.
Posts in this category include character interviews, chats about character and what inspires my character choices, and… posts from interesting characters, such as my favourite–10 Character Lessons from a Special Guest. 🐾
Posts in this category cover everything from what’s blepharitis to what catnip can do for your hair to how to get out of jury duty. 😁 While researching background information for my stories, I learn a lot. Some of what I learn makes it into my stories. Some make it into my blog. 😉
These posts are geared to writers and aspiring writers. But readers often find it interesting to see how I go about crafting a story. And I appreciate everyone’s input, in real time, when brainstorming ideas for titles, characters and a myriad of other details.
Posts about new releases, sales, or my current project, as well as, author interviews.

