It's back, and once again, I'm thrilled to contribute to the month-long celebration of romance literature. Read-A-Romance Month is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the authors who write in this genre and the motivation behind their work. This year we were asked to talk about the power...
I remember meeting with my editor about the Cabot novels back in 2016. His enthusiasm for the project matched my excitement, which made me eager to get started on BEFORE I KNEW. Fast-forward to today. As I write this short post, I've got the manuscript for the third book in this series printed,...
I haven't offered a reading recommendation on my blog in quite some time, but I'm inspired to do so today. I spent the better part of my free time this past weekend reading Elinor Lipman's On Turpentine Lane. This author had been highly recommended by many, but I'd never actually read her work...
Here comes summer! Temperatures have jumped dramatically. My kids are currently taking finals. And the gardens are in full bloom. Yes, summer is officially here. As usual, our family calendar is stuffed with various out-of-town sports and leadership camps, as well as pleasure trips and family...
Being a woman can be hard. A lot is expected of us. Not only do we hold jobs, raise kids, and keep a household running, but we're expected to do it all with a smile (and to look fit and pretty, too!). It can be daunting at times, which is why it's so important to keep connected to our friends....
Happy April Fool's Day! I'm not much of a prankster these days, but when I was younger, my stepfather and I used to try to sneak up and surprise the other. I'll admit, he won the best "scare" attack of our ongoing battle. One school night in the early-mid 80s, my mom and he went to bed about...
If you're an avid romance reader, you've probably heard about the Romance Writers of America's annual RITA® awards competition. Essentially, thousands of romance novels are submitted and judged by multiple, random members (typically 5-7 judges per book, I believe). If you enter, you must also...
Today is International Women’s Day, which is intended to celebrate women’s contributions and the continued advancement of women’s rights. As a woman and a mother of a teen girl, this is a day worth discussing. There are long lists of women throughout history who have changed the course of the...
