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Ash Rising

 

My third YA novel, Ash Rising, is a story of love, mystery and mistrust. Secrets run deep.

Here’s a snippet:

 

 

It suddenly occurred to her she should be worried, being alone with this fierce stranger, especially considering all that she’d perceived. She should back away and leave as quickly as possible. “Who are you?” she said instead, and immediately felt his amusement, though she couldn’t see it in his expression.

“Who are you?” he countered.

“A resident.” Her brows rose in challenge. O...

All the Missing Pieces

My third YA novel,All the Missing Pieces, doesn’t have representationyet, but I’m working on it!

It’s a story of love, mystery and mistrust. Secrets run deep.

Here’s a snippet:

CHAPTER ONE

Coos Bay , Oregon

She was sensitive. Not in the way of hurt feelings and delicate tears, no. It was darker than that. Grittier, because Ashley felt what others felt. Their hate, love, fear. She felt it all, and no matter how hard she tried to ignore it, to mute it, she failed. Her sensitivity was great...

Subfloor Over Concrete Slab

WHAT IUSED:

6 mil, plastic sheeting (moisture barrier) Duct Tape 3/4 in. (or otherwise listed as 0.703 in.)tongue and grooveOSB (Oriented Strand Board), sold in 48 sheets. 48 in. wide Clamp Edge Circular Saw Hammer Block Mallet Tapcon, 1/4 in. by 2 in. flathead concrete anchors. 5 Amp Chorded Drill 18 Volt Chordless Drill 7.2 Amp Chorded Hammer Drill 3/16 in. Masonry Bit ( 1 bit is included with Tapcon anchors, but buy extra) 3/16 in. Wood Drill Bit 1/2 in. Wood Drill Bit Jigsaw Wet/Dry Va...

Plywood Plank Floors

Plywood Plank Floors!

WHAT IUSED:

1/2 in. pine plywood, sold in 48 foot sheets. Ibought the cheapest available – approximately $15/sheet, and paid Home Depot to cut them into 8 inch planks(5 total cuts per sheet). Orbitalsander, grit 100 Sanding block Wood filler, stainable Chalkline reel Liquid Nails subflooradhesive 16 gauge, 1.25 in. nails 125 psi compressor and nailgun Table saw Miter saw Dark Walnut stain Varathane high traffic, water based, polyurethane, satin finish

HOW IT’S DONE...

Just Getting Started

I’ve been writing for years, and doing home renovation DIY on the side. Both are tremendous work that I’m really proud of.I’ve published two books, both Young Adult, and have another on the way. I’m also working on a Middle Grade fiction novel – I’m trying to impress my kids. Wish me luck that their, “I really like it, Mommy!” isn’t just an outpouring of kindness.

As for the DIY, I plan to post some of my projects. I have a neglected house we’ve been slowly transforming, following the incredi...

Will Blog For Food

No really, it’s true. I love good food.