Amy Schisler releases fifth Buffalo Springs novel with Ponca Color Fest signing

Amy Schisler is marking the release of Limestone and Lace, the fifth book in her Buffalo Springs romantic suspense series, with a two-day signing at Ponca Color Fest in Arkansas on Oct. 23-24. The novel follows a woman trying to rebuild her life in the Ozarks as her past threatens the future she wants.

Why it matters: - Limestone and Lace extends Amy Schisler’s award-winning Buffalo Springs series with a new romantic suspense story centered on starting over, trust and second chances. - The release gives longtime readers a new installment and introduces new readers to the Buffalo Springs setting through a public signing event.

What happened: - Amy Schisler released Limestone and Lace, the fifth novel in her Buffalo Springs romantic suspense series. - Schisler will appear for a two-day book signing at Ponca Color Fest on Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24. - The signing will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at the Ponca Wilderness Center, 4642 AR Highway 43, Ponca, Arkansas. - Admission to the festival is free. - Readers can meet Schisler, buy books and get copies signed at the event.

The details: - The novel is set in the Arkansas Ozarks. - Serena Blake leaves Houston’s wedding scene to rebuild her life in a quieter place. - Buffalo Springs Police Chief Dale Mackenzie becomes part of the story as both characters navigate loss and the possibility of a future together. - Serena’s past threatens to catch up with her as new opportunities emerge. - The book blends romantic suspense with themes of healing, trust and second chances. - Ponca Color Fest also features an open-air fine art exhibition and a fall photo station for families. - Limestone and Lace is available through Amazon and other online booksellers. - A purchase link is available here. - Amy Schisler describes the book as a continuation of Buffalo Springs that takes readers in new and unexpected directions. - Schisler said she hopes the story’s twists will stay with readers after the final page. - Schisler said she is excited to connect with readers in person at Ponca Color Fest.

Between the lines: - The signing is both a launch event and a fan engagement play, using a local festival to reach existing readers and draw in new ones. - The premise leans on a familiar suspense setup: a fresh start complicated by unresolved danger from the past. - Schisler’s comments frame the book as a series continuation that still aims to surprise returning fans.

What's next: - Readers attending Ponca Color Fest can buy the book and have it signed during the Oct. 23-24 event. - Schisler’s website, AmySchislerAuthor.com, is listed for more information. - The release positions Buffalo Springs for continued visibility as the series adds another installment.