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Reader Reviews: A Fairy Tale – Or Why Your Favorite Indie Author Loves It When You Review

Once upon a time, not so long ago, there was a strange land where publishers printed books. Those publishers had clout and would ask magazines, newspapers and other authors in their pockets to review a book to put on the cover to help that book sell.  And sometimes, when they really wanted a “big name” review, […]

My Skinny Girl Problems: Getting Naked, Am I Really Gonna Do This?

  Naked. On the Internet. Semi-Naked. What the hell was I thinking? This idea of taking my clothes off actually came about in a conversation with a very good, very dear friend. I had posted a picture of myself in the dressing room, trying on - for the very first time in my life - a pair of size 4 […]

My Interview with Smashwords.com

I recently did the following interview with Smashwords.com and thought I’d post it here, too.  And don’t forget, if you want a FREE ebook version of The Wisdom to Know the Difference, be sure to get it before June 15 from the Smashwords link above! Enjoy!   Where did you grow up, and how did […]

My Skinny Girl Problems

  I’ve lost nearly 115 pounds, and I still sometimes have a hard time loving my body. I still find myself focusing on my flaws – flaws that I’m sure only I can see – but if beauty is in the eye of the beholder, then perhaps ugly is in the eye of its owner. […]

Read The Wisdom to Know the Difference for FREE!

Have you been wanting to read The Wisdom to Know the Difference and just haven’t gotten around to it? If you get it now through June 15 via Smashwords, it’s free! All I ask is you leave an honest review on Amazon and/or Goodreads. Thanks so much and hope you enjoy it!

My Husband Isn’t My Soulmate

During a discussion with a wonderful group of ladies about Intimacy the other day, I got to thinking about “soulmates” and finding fulfillment in another person. Controversial as it may seem, I want to tell you my husband is not my soulmate. My best friend, my lover, the one who has my back, the one who makes […]

When Fear Rules the Industry

I’ve been debating for a good couple months about what to do with my book, Into the Deep End. Indie or Traditional publishing has been the question running through my head for so long, I almost can’t think about much else. Maybe a lot of authors have wondered the same thing, searched deep and questioned […]

The Blessing in Failure

My oldest is going off the college in the fall (!) and after getting accepted to a college in Vermont, we decided she and I ought to take a trip up there to see if she even liked it enough to go. We left at 5am (have I mentioned I am not a morning person?), took […]

Tackling Sexual Norms (My Sociology Professor Would Be So Proud)

My ideas for a story usually start with a What If…? From there, the rabbit hole I end up taking can lead me to places and ideas I never thought I’d have. It’s a strange experience, to say the least sometimes, but one that I truly enjoy. The story I’m working on now is no […]

Shaming: The New Buzzword

I thought a long time about whether I should write this, but like most things, I finally decided what the hell… I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz around the word “shaming” lately. I say buzz because it seems like it’s the next new bandwagon to get on and ride around, and I don’t completely […]