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The Tale of the Holiday Card (Or the Little Red Note)

‘Twas a month before Christmas when all through the house, “We must write our holiday letter,” RJ began to grouse. She said to her husband, I’m busy finishing Second Life, Can you do a first draft? Can you help out your … Continue reading →

Life First Featured Today!

Just a quick note to let you know Life First is being featured in a couple of places today. First, I’m over at Cat’s Book Blog. Meeoow! Second, Life First is up as a Book Brief on  Indies Unlimited. Third, … Continue reading →

I hate my new creepy, weird husband

OK, I don’t have a new husband (won’t comment about the creepy or weird part). However, I recently updated my phone’s Android operating system. This changed the generic person image that appears when I get a phone call. Thus, whenever … Continue reading →

I will never yank your book away when you’re at the midpoint!

So, today, I’m here to promise you that I shall never go into your e-reader, right when you’re in the middle of the book and suck your book away so you can’t finish it for a few weeks. Oh, you … Continue reading →

Featured as Author Spotlight

Happy Tuesday. If you’re someplace with snow, I hope you’re enjoying it. I’m locked in with two kids and a husband, as the DC metropolitan area has decided the best approach to snow is to shut everything down and wait … Continue reading →

On Kindle Books & Tips today

Bonjour! I hope everyone had a great weekend.  Last week, I released the newest book in the Life First series, Second Life. This week, I’m trying to introduce the entire series to new readers, and as such I’m dropping the … Continue reading →

Second Life is Available now!

For all those who were waiting, Second Life is now at your local e-tailers (that’s the buzz word for online stores, right?) The book will be available for 99 cents today and tomorrow. I think those who have been waiting … Continue reading →

Almost Time!

Second Life is almost here. It’s being published on Wednesday, Dec. 4, so very excited. Subscribers to the mailing list have already seen the first four chapters of the book, because they’re cool like that (you can be cool like … Continue reading →

Happy Thanksgiving

I’m thankful for turkey, cornbread dressing and especially jellied cranberry sauce. Oh yeah, and my family, too. Just kidding! Reverse the order there. Family is awesome, and I’m spending today with mine. Hope you’re having a wonderful Thanksgiving. Second Life … Continue reading →

Movie Review: Frozen

I saw Disney’s Frozen at a sneak preview at the end of October, and I must say, I was blown away. This was an absolutely fun, charming film full of unexpected pleasures. The story follows two sisters: princesses Elsa and … Continue reading →