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Happy 1st Book Birthday!

It’s hard to believe that my 3rd novel, WAKING UP JOY, has been out 1 year today. It’s been fun and to say thank you to my readers, I’m giving two recipients an autographed set of all three of my novels. Simply click the following link and follow the instructions. Nothing is required, everything is […]

How Sonja Yoerg’s novel THE MIDDLE OF SOMEWHERE Inspired Me

THE MIDDLE OF SOMEWHERE, by Sonja Yoerg made me want to set out on an adventure. It brought to mind the days when I was the same age as the character, Liz, and spent a bunch of my time in California hiking and mountain biking through the Sierras around Tahoe.To give you an idea of […]

A Friendship Lesson for Introverts

“Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art…. It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things which give value to survival.” — C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves I am an introvert. I could walk alone for a long time and not be lonely at all. It’s not that I don’t love people, […]

Fall Reading: The Glass Wives, by Amy Sue Nathan

You will love THE GLASS WIVES, by Amy Sue Nathan for its intriguing plot twists and heartfelt story about motherhood, friendship, and family. This beautiful first novel is highly recommended for its interesting plot, compelling characters, and excellent writing. In the tradition of Marisa De Los Santos and Jennifer Weiner, author Amy Sue Nathan has […]

Low Tide

A few weeks ago I was walking at low tide on a beach in Cape Cod and came upon these boats that would remain stranded until the tide came in. I guess I was in a sentimental mood because as I waded in the low waters lookingbacktoward the shore at the beached boats,I was struck […]

Lemongrass Hope, by Amy Impellizzeri: A Review

When I read the last page of LEMONGRASS HOPE, I was truly stunned. It was more than I expected and I loved every bit of it. At the time I’m writing this review, it has been a few days and I am still thinking about the imaginative way that Amy Impellizzeri told this story. The […]

My Very Best Friend, by Cathy Lamb: A Review

I am a brand new fan of Cathy Lamb. I’ve always heard about her books and meant to read her, but MY VERY BEST FRIENDis the first novel I’ve read of hers. Now, I’m hooked.I loved the beauty of the setting, the Scottish town, the vibrancy of the characters, and the way the story carried me forward.

I absolutely loved the main character, Charlotte. The things she said and did were too hilarious to be real, and yetI could relate! I loved how Charlotte’s thoughts ran unchained through her mind eve...

When Standalones Trump Series

I was just sitting around pondering that I’d much rather read one standalone title that rocks my world, with well-crafted prose, an un-put-downable storyline, and characters so real I can see…

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My Cape Cod Non-Writing Retreat

Sometimes when I am writing a book, I need to get out of the setting, out of my head, and basically out of town. A beachy vacation is always the dream choice and this time, I really went.

The mornings are the best time for walking and thinking, or not thinking about anything except the beauty around you.

Apparently, a lot of other people needed to walk and think too. Cape Cod is a good place for that.

As a writer, I’m always on the look out for interesting characters.

I also needed some a...

Should You Write Every Day?

I recently read a discussion loop on the topic of writing every day, and I was surprised at how many writers felt it would be impossible to find so much extra time in their lives. I have to admit that I laughed out loud for just a few seconds. Do they think that writers who write every day have extra time? Imagine sitting around with nothing to do, until we authors finally say to ourselves, “Oh, I know what I can do with all this extra time I have. I could write a book!”

On a serious note, I...