I'm so excited to be part of a new Facebook group with ten fabulous authors, all of whom write emotional stories of love, family, and friendship. Fiction From The Heart is a vibrant and supportive community for readers who want to discuss books, life, and love. Members can look forward to getting...
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,...
People often ask me where I get my story ideas. Some assume they are ripped from the lives of my family and friends, to which I reply, “Of course!” I say this because, in some form, my experiences certainly influence my work. However, I also find inspiration in a good song lyric, a wonderful quote...
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...
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...
I confess, I like to control my environment. In fact, one of my favorite things about writing is that I can dictate every single aspect of my characters and their lives. If only my children and husband would give me that same power! Since my 50th birthday this past fall, however, I’ve begun to...
