The Shell Collector Novels
A Whelk's Island Valentine Short
I hope you enjoyed the short story. I had so much fun taking Rosemary and Tug out on a Valentine's
day, and it was nice to have something to sort of bridge the time between the last book and the May release. I also wanted to bring you a couple of delightful cookie recipes and decorating ideas inspired while I was writing this story.
Plus, you’ll find a free coloring page and an online puzzle of the book cover to make your weekend even more fun.Whether you’re baking for family, friends, or a cozy gathering for a fun galentine's get-together, or going it alone, these recipes and creative extras will help you bring the spirit of Whelk’s Island right to your kitchen.
But first....I thought you'd enjoying seeing the Valentine's Day cards from the story. Yes, both of them. The one Tug saw Rosemary swooning over in an antique store that he snuck off and bought to tuck away, and the silly fun one that is SOOO Tug! I had so much researching old vintage Valentine's Day cards, which is also why two ended up in the book. ​
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Which would you rather receive?
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Now...on to the good stuff!
A Taste of Whelk’s Island Valentine
Before diving into the recipes, A Whelk’s Island Valentine short story was meant to capture the magic of a small island community coming together to celebrate love and friendship. I hope the seaside charm of the cookie class and sweet date night, have you in the mood to suprise someone special, or maybe someone alone with a sweet treat and a smile.
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Delicious Cookie Recipes to Try
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Tips for Perfectly Iced Cookies Every Time​
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Add edible glitter or colored sugar for sparkle.
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Write sweet messages or initials with a fine icing tip.
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A couple of polka dots or Xs and Os go a long way!
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Use royal icing in shades of pink, red, and white to create hearts, swirls, and dots.
Each post offers detailed instructions and helpful tips to improve your baking skills and impress your Valentine’s Day guests.
Complete the Book Cover Puzzle and post your time.
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Tag me! I'd love to see how you did.
FREE Valentine's Day Coloring Page
Color it for fun, or turn it into a card for someone.
Right click and save to your computer to print.
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Are you new to Whelk’s Island?
If this is your first visit, you may enjoy starting at the beginning of the series:
The Shell Collector – where hope begins to wash ashore (free excerpt here)
To Light the Way Forward – where healing and second chances take root and Tug and Rosemary’s journey beings,
and continues next in...
Home No Matter Where, a story about family, belonging, and discovering that home is often found in unexpected ways.
Thank You for Being Here
Stories are meant to be shared, lingered over, and carried with us.
I’m grateful you took the time to visit Whelk’s Island and spend a little of Valentine’s Day here.
Still glowing,
Nancy