In My Words: Celebrating Friendships & My Debut Novel

Look carefully at that photo and you’ll see I’m holding 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 stars! And while I’m committed to unhitching my wagon from the stars — not making my writing career about reviews — I will treasure those … Continue reading

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Wish You Were Here: Burnout and Dreams Come True

I am a huge fan of burnout. Four years ago, my writing want-to burned down to the faintest of glimmers of my former passion. What I didn’t know was that moment of “I can’t do this anymore” exhaustion would bring … Continue reading

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Wish You Were Here: What’s Up with the Llamas?

So, let’s talk llamas. I know, I know. I write romance. I should be introducing you to the hero in my debut novel, Wish You Were Here. But the llamas — Kuzko, Pacha and Banzai — have have always attracted … Continue reading

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Wish You Were Here & One of My Favorite Things: Photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen

Watch this video on YouTube During today’s two minute vlog I introduce you to one of my favorite things: the nature photography of Thomas Mangelsen. As I say in the vlog, one of the fun things about being a novelist … Continue reading

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In Others’ Words: Gifts

  “A wonderful gift may not be wrapped as you expect.” ~Jonathan Lockwood Huie, author For the past 11 months, daily episodes of vertigo knocked my life off-kilter. Pardon the play on words. I’ve learned to throw humor at something … Continue reading

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