I've always been one to believe in the power of suggestion. And I've always loved motivational quotes, whether they're sarcastic and snarky or very serious. That's why, over the years, family and friends have made certain to supply me with slogan coffee cups to sit on my desk and motivate me while I write. Today, [...]

Are you recovered from the holidays? It is with bittersweetness that my youngest kid, 19, walks out the door today, back to college. His sisters, 22 and 24, have already left. The house is getting quieter...maybe I can hear myself think again, which might be a little helpful with the deadlines and all! But while [...]

How's your holiday stress? Hope not too crazy. This week, I did a fun post over at The Romance Dish about the first time I had dinner with my husband's family. It might make you laugh! You can view it here.  Hope you have a wonderful holiday with your family. Back to my edits and holiday [...]

This post is part of a Christmas blog hop initiated by my friend, historical author Marin McGinnis! Read an excerpt of my brand new release CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU on her Dec. 8th blog and check it out every day this month to discover some great new authors! Thanks for including me, Marin! *  *  * The other [...]

Just a quick note to say that many things are happening during the week ahead! --CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU releases Tuesday, December 6th. It's an emotional second-chance love story about love, loss, friendship, family, and one woman's journey to confront her past so she can move on to her future. I hope you'll check it [...]

"What dessert shall I make for tonight?" I innocently said to my husband before our friends came over a few weeks ago. As I pretended to contemplate the options...cake, cookie bar, blah blah blah,...he remained engrossed in reading. So then I pulled out the stops. "Maybe I'll make an apple pie." He instantly looked up and got [...]