News
6 October 2025
COMING SOON! 🤫
The Changeling of the Third Reich Book VI: Out of the Flames is almost back from the editor and will (hopefully) be available by the end of this month! As of today, the countdown for the cover reveal starts. Be sure to check back here on 21 October 2025 to get a sneak preview of the cover of Book Six! 👀
Cheers!
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22 September 2025
Happy First Bookiversary to The Changeling of the Third Reich Book IV: The Guilty! 🧁
Yippee! I can't believe an entire year has passed since the fourth novel of my Changeling Series hit the shelves! I was delighted with The Guilty when I wrote it, and even more so when it earned Amazon's #1 New Release in Jewish History ribbon after she was published! I appreciate all the kudos and comments from readers on social media, and am extremely grateful for all the readers who love Dr. Bridget Castle and her circle of peeps as much as I do. Thank you to everyone who is celebrating this bookiversary with me! Big hugs and many thanks to all of you!
Cheers!
P.S. Here's another reason to celebrate: Book Six, "Out of the Flames" is currently being edited and will be released before autumn ends!
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19 July 2025
Party Time Again! 🥳
This evening, my house was bursting with camping-themed foods 1960s decorations and paraphernalia for the guests such as peace sign necklaces, groovy pins, far out colored glasses, tye-died bandanas for the men and flower halos for the ladies, and outta site temporary tattoos. ✌🏼 All this was for the official release party of my fifth novel, The Changeling of the Third Reich Book V: The Lost. We had a couple of new readers, so they wondered why camping-themed food was the menu, but they'll find out when they catch up. 😁 Once again, we had a World War II and Vietnam War trivia contest 🃏 (both eras represent important periods in the story) and gave away three cakes and two cheesecakes 🎂 as prizes(In preparation for this event, I was thrilled to be able to teach my beautiful niece, Tory, how to decorate cakes, and even more excited when she picked up the skill with ease!) I was beyond elated when one of my favorite authors, Leslie Noyes (author of The Happy Valley series) drove down from Tallahassee to attend. (If you haven't checked out her books yet, I highly recommend them!) Leslie won a coconut cake, and she surprised me with the most darling gift, a Team Oxford Comma cup which I ADORE! ☕ All in all, it was an great evening, and I appreciate everyone who came out to help me celebrate!
Cheers!
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22 June 2025
Happy SECOND Bookiversary to The Changeling of the Third Reich [Book One]! 🧁
Yowza! It's crazy to realize nearly half of 2025 has already passed! It's even harder to believe it's been TWO entire years since I released my debut novel which kicked off of my Changeling Series. 🎆 It still astounds me that in just twenty-four months' time, my debut novel has received 115 Amazon reviews, 99 Goodreads reviews, and a ton of uplifting comments on Facebook from readers in 4 continents (so far) and from more than 11 different countries! 🌍 I'm brimming with thankfulness for all the readers who took a chance and invested their time in this book (as well as her sequels), and I'm tickled that so many of you love Dr. Bridget Castle and her circle of peeps as much as I do. Big hugs and many thanks to you all! ❤🤟🏼
Cheers!
P.S. Here's another reason to celebrate: Book Six is already underway! 📚
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8 June 2025
Good Families and Good Books... Both Warm Your Heart... 👪
I just attended the 57th Annual Milton Family Reunion. (My grandma was the first cousin 10 times removed of John Milton the Poet.) I have a plethora of talented cousins who I just love seeing every year. I really wish we lived closer so it could be more often. Once again, I did a book signing with my two newest books, and I was overwhelmed at their words of encouragement and kudos. In the words of J.K. Rowling, “Family is a life jacket in the stormy sea of life.” 🌊 THANK YOU, Milton family! I love you all! 😘
Cheers!
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9 May 2025
BOOK FIVE IS PUBLISHED! 🎆🎇🎉
The Changeling of the Third Reich Book V: The Lost has been published and is available now on Amazon! 🎈
Cheers!
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5 May 2025
Cover Reveal! 👀
The Changeling of the Third Reich Book V: The Lost is back from the editor and will be available on 10 May 2025. 🤩 But for now, I give you the cover reveal! 🎈
Cheers!
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1 May 2025
COMING SOON! 🤫
The Changeling of the Third Reich Book V: The Lost is almost back from the editor and will be available on Amazon in mid-May 2025. But as of today, the countdown for the cover reveal starts. Be sure to check back here on 5 May 2025 to get a sneak preview of the cover of Book Five! 👀
Cheers!
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29 April 2025
And Yet Another Interview 🎈
Wow! I was recently honored a third time in the recent past when OrlandoVoyager reached out to me for an interview. In it, I discuss challenges I face in my writing career, and they even asked me to divulge something surprising about myself which may give you a giggle. 😂🤣 You can find it over at orlandovoyager.com/interview/conversations-with-rachel-carrera. As for my other current big news, the cover reveal of Book Five of my Changeling Series: The Changeling of the Third Reich Book V: The Lost, is coming later this week!. 🎉✨
Cheers!
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4 April 2025
Happy First Bookiversary to The Changeling of the Third Reich Book III: Hitler's Orphans! 🧁
Wow! It's difficult to believe the first quarter of the year has already passed! It's even harder to believe it's been an entire year since I released the third novel of my Changeling Series. While I love getting to know more about the existing characters in each subsequent book, I particularly love this one because of the new characters that are revealed. So far, Hitler's Orphans has received nearly 20 Amazon reviews, nearly 15 Goodreads reviews, and numerous wonderful comments on Facebook from readers all over the world! I'm beyond grateful for all the readers who fell in love with Dr. Bridget Castle and her family and friends that they wanted to know more. Big hugs and many thanks to all of you!
Cheers!
P.S. Here's another reason to celebrate: Book Five is in the final stages of editing before it will be released!
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21 February 2025
Another Interview 🎆
What a way to start the new year! ⏳ I was honored recently when CanvasRebel reached out to me for an interview. In it, I discuss how I ask friends and family to support my writing career and the rewards of being a writer. You can find it over at canvasrebel.com/meet-rachel-carrera. As for other news, I'm still working on Book Five of my Changeling Series: The Changeling of the Third Reich Book V: The Lost, and anticipate the cover reveal coming soon. ✍🏼
Cheers!
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20 February 2025
Goodbye, Dear Friend 🌈
Today is a sad day at my house. This morning, we said goodbye to our dear companion, Zsa Zsa, as she crossed the Rainbow Bridge.🌈 Zsa Zsa was nearly 18 years old, and until a recent and short illness, had never been sick a day in her life. She never ate canned cat food or even treats, but she adored chili, red beans and rice, and ranch dip! Though she was tiny, she had a huge presence in our home as well as in our hearts. She will be missed.
Cheers!
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3 January 2025
BOOK FOUR UPDATE! 👀
Happy New Year, friends! After numerous requests, I'm pleased to announce that The Changeling of the Third Reich Book IV: The Guilty is now available in🔎 LARGE PRINT🔍 on Amazon! Future titles will be converted to Large Print a few weeks after the standard versions are published.
Cheers!
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31 December 2024
Interview 🎆
What a way to end another amazing year! Where has the time gone? ⏳ I was honored recently when Bold Journey reached out to me for an interview. (Many thanks to Leslie Noyes, author of The Happy Valley series, for nominating me.) In it, I discuss how I found my purpose and the inspiration for writing my Changeling Series. You can find it over at boldjourney.com/meet-rachel-carrera. As the year draws to a close, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who read my books and encouraged me to make what was supposed to be a single novel into a series. I'm grateful for every one of you and wish you a happy, healthy, prosperous, and blessed 2025! 🗓🎈🎇🧨
Cheers!
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14 December 2024
Party Time! 🥳
Tonight, my house was bursting with Christmas-themed foods and desserts for the official release party of my fourth novel, The Changeling of the Third Reich Book IV: The Guilty. We had some new readers, so rather than giving away any spoilers from Book Four, it was Christmas-themed because Book One was set in a Christmas-time setting. 🎄 (Yes, a book about a Jewish girl with a Christmas setting... You'll have to read it to find out why.) It was also nice for me to be able to revisit Book One since I'm currently immersed in writing Book Five with the hopes of a springtime release. We had a World War II and Vietnam War trivia contest 🃏 (both eras represent important periods in the story) and gave away five Christmas cakes 🎂 as prizes. We were also very excited to meet Mrs. Rietje van den Boom who was in Florida from Holland visiting her son and daughter-in-law. Mrs. van den Boom is the widow of Petrus van den Boom, the man for whom the character "The Good Doctor Petteri Van Den Boom" was based. 🩺 My biggest surprise of the evening was when two of my favorite authors, Leslie Noyes (author of The Happy Valley series) and Paula Walborsky (author of the Unpacking Paula series) sent a beautiful floral arrangement (appropriately themed for the Christmas theme🎄) since they were unable to attend. (If you haven't checked out their books yet, I highly recommend them!) All in all, it was an amazing evening!
Cheers!
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26 November 2024
Happy First Bookiversary to The Changeling of the Third Reich Book II: The Reckoning! 🧁
It hardly feels like only twelve months have passed since I released the second novel of my Changeling Series. It's so uplifting that my second book baby has received more than 40 Amazon reviews, more than 30 Goodreads reviews, and so many oodles of uplifting comments on Facebook from readers all over the world! I'm humbled and so grateful for all the readers who were so captivated by Book One that they wanted to know more about Dr. Bridget Castle and her circle of peeps in this novel (as well as the next two sequels). Big hugs and many thanks to you all!
Cheers!
P.S. Many thanks to my lovely daughter, Stefani, for the adorable Mama Bear mug in the photo! (It even says 'Mama' inside!) It's just perfect for sipping hot cocoa by the (digital) fire. Thanks, Pookie!
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21 October 2024
BOOK THREE UPDATE! 👀
After numerous requests, I'm pleased to announce that The Changeling of the Third Reich Book III: Hitler's Orphans is now available in🔎 LARGE PRINT🔍 on Amazon! The remaining volume will follow in the near future.
Cheers!
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8 October 2024
BOOK TWO UPDATE! 👀
After numerous requests, I'm pleased to announce that The Changeling of the Third Reich Book II: The Reckoning is now available in🔎 LARGE PRINT🔍 on Amazon! The remaining volumes will follow in the near future.
Cheers!
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27 September 2024
BOOK ONE UPDATE! 👀
After numerous requests, I'm pleased to announce that The Changeling of the Third Reich [Book One] is now available in🔎 LARGE PRINT🔍 on Amazon! The remaining volumes will follow in the near future.
Cheers!
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22 September 2024
BOOK FOUR IS NOW LIVE! 😍
The Changeling of the Third Reich Book IV: The Guilty is now LIVE and available on Amazon! 🤩 Many thanks to Vassar Brothers Medical Center for allowing me to use their image (on the left side of the cover) of one of Vassar Brothers Hospital's surgical theaters, circa 1960s. ⚕️
Cheers!
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22 August 2024
Cover Reveal! 👀
The Changeling of the Third Reich Book IV: The Guilty is back from the editor and will be available on 22 September 2024. 🤩 But for now, I give you the cover reveal! 🎈 Many thanks to Vassar Brothers Medical Center for allowing me to use their image (on the left side of the cover) of one of Vassar Brothers Hospital's surgical theaters, circa 1960s. ⚕️
Cheers!
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13 August 2024
COMING SOON! 🤫
The Changeling of the Third Reich Book IV: The Guilty is almost back from the editor and will be available on Amazon in late September 2024. But as of today, the countdown for the cover reveal starts. Be sure to check back here on 22 August 2024 to get a sneak preview of the cover of Book Four! 👀
Cheers!
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29 July 2024
Progress Update 🤩
I finally finished the first draft of The Changeling of the Third Reich Book IV: The Guilty! WooHoo! 🥳 Edits are already underway, and it will be released later this year. Please check back later for the description and cover reveal.
Cheers!
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12 July 2024
YAY for me! Thanks to YOU! ❤️
This morning, I was elated when I looked on Amazon and found that my debut novel, The Changeling of the Third Reich [Book One] received its 100th review! Squeeeee! 🥳 (The fact that it was 5 stars made the feeling even better!) It makes my heart so happy to know so many people around the world love my protagonist, Dr. Bridget Castle, and her family as much as I do. I'm truly humbled with gratitude at the kind reviews, messages, and Facebook comments I've received over the past year since I published my first novel. THANK YOU, friends, for helping my first book reach this incredible milestone! Now, please excuse me while I go do a happy dance.
Cheers!
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29 June 2024
Party Time! 🥳
Tonight, my house was bursting with 1960s-themed foods for the official release party of my third novel, The Changeling of the Third Reich Book III: Hitler's Orphans. We served four types of finger sandwiches, deviled eggs, mixed nuts, a cheese ball, Lipton's Onion Soup Dip with chips, Sloppy Joe sliders, and mini pigs in blankets, not to mention coconut cake and cherry cheesecake... all typical 60s party fare. (The only things missing were fondue and a Jello mold, but I didn't wish to have any leftovers of those items, so they were conveniently omitted.) 😉 So many friends and neighbors came to celebrate, and their reactions to the theme were interesting as well as entertaining. For example, one woman walked in and said, "Mm! Pimiento cheese sandwiches! I forgot how much I loved these things. My mom used to make these all the time." Then a few minutes later, a gentleman arrived and said, "Ugh! Pimento cheese sandwiches. I hate those things. My mom used to feed those to us all the time." 😂 My best surprise of the evening was when one of my favorite authors, Leslie Noyes (author of The Happy Valley series ) showed up to join in the festivities. (If you haven't checked out her books yet, I highly recommend them!) All in all, it was an incredible evening!
Cheers!
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22 June 2024
Happy First Bookiversary to The Changeling of the Third Reich [Book One]! 🧁
It's still surreal to me that in just twelve months' time, my debut novel has received nearly 100 Amazon reviews, more than 75 Goodreads reviews, and a ton of uplifting comments on Facebook from readers in 4 continents (so far). I'm overwhelmed with gratitude for all the readers who took a chance and invested their time in this book (as well as her sequels), and I'm thrilled that so many of you love Dr. Bridget Castle and her circle of peeps as much as I do. Big hugs and many thanks to you all!
Cheers!
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9 June 2024
There's Nothing Like a Good Book... or a Good Family! 👪
I just attended the 56th Annual Milton Family Reunion. (Yes, THAT Milton family... My grandma was the first cousin 10 times removed of John Milton the Poet.) We have SO many brilliant and talented members of the family that I was both surprised and thrilled when they asked me if they could set up a table for me to do a book signing there. So many cousins that I only get to see once a year came out and purchased all three books, and I was truly elated and overcome by their encouragement and support. THANK YOU, Milton family! I love you all!
Cheers!
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3 June 2024
WOW! 🤩
So excited! Just received my new bookmarks... Or are they "quitter strips"? 😂
Cheers!
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2 June 2024
Work In Progress 🤫
I'm currently writing The Changeling of the Third Reich Book IV: The Guilty, and plan to release it later this year. Please check back later for the description and cover reveal.
Cheers!
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1 June 2024
Come On In! 👋
Welcome to the launch of my new website! I hope you'll find the book news here helpful and have fun with the contents.
Cheers!
