“All people smile in the same language.” Anonymous It’s Friday. Just saying those two words is enough to put a smile on a lot of people’s faces. So tell me … what are you smiling about? Are you remembering something you did this past week –or someone you got to spend time with? Or are you looking forward to the …
Let’s Talk Romance: Friendship & Dating
“Love is friendship set to music.” ~E. Joseph Cossmann, author & entrepreneur I’ve often heard it said that you should marry your best friend. That’s not how it happened for me. Yes, I loved my husband Rob when we married … but we became best friends as the weeks, months and years passed. We’ve done life together through thick and through …
In Others’ Words: Twins
“There are two things in life for which we are never truly prepared: Twins.” ~Josh Billings (1818-1885), American humorist I am a twin. I tend to forget that, while I know this — hey, I’ve been a twin all of my life! — lots of people who know me don’t know that I have a twin sister. Let me …
Let’s Talk Romance: Love Don’t Come Easy
“… The course of true love never did run smooth …” Lysander in a A Midsummer Night’s Dream Act 1, scene 1, 132–140 by William Shakespeare, English playwright There’s a universal truth that applies to both real-life romances and fictional ones: Falling in love don’t come easy. Consider a few novels and movies with me: Pride and Prejudice: Elisabeth and Mr. …
In Others’ Words: Best
“Things turn out best for those who make the best of the way things turn out.” ~Jack Buck (1924-2002), American sportscaster It’s Monday. If I’m not careful, I can drag the “should ofs” and “could ofs” from last week right into this week. And that’s a lousy way to start a Monday. Or any day, for that matter. Last week? …
In Others’ Words: Right
“Always do the right thing. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” ~Mark Twain (1835-1910), American author & humorist I know, I know. We do the right thing because it’s the right thing to do. But I do so like Mark Twain’s take on it: Isn’t it fun to think that by doing the right thing you might …
In My Words: Romance & the “Meet Cute”
I blogged about the term “Meet-Cute” back in October 2011. “Meet-cute” is a phrase from the romantic comedy “The Holiday” describing how the guy and girl meet — and the crazier the better, in many cases. Some of you reading this blog know my “Meet-Cute” story: How my husband knocked me down … um, swept me off my feet at …
Wish You Were Here Litfuse Blog Tour: And the winner is …
My debut novel, Wish You Were Here, became a “real” book just over a month ago. I was with a group of close writing friends when best-selling author Rachel Hauck found the first official copy of WYWH at a Charleston, South Carolina Barnes and Noble. I appreciate each reviewer who participated in the Litfuse blog tour for WYWH, and hope …
In My Words: The Power of a Kiss
“The decision to kiss for the first time is the most crucial one in any love story.” ~Emil Ludwig (1881-1948), German author My debut novel, Wish You Were Here, hangs on the question: Can the wrong kiss lead to Mr. Right? Within the first 10 pages of the book, there’s an “oh no, we didn’t!” kiss between Allison, the bride-to-be, …
In Others’ Words: Inches
“Victory is won not in miles but in inches. Win a little now, hold your ground, and later, win a little more.” ~Louis L’Amour (1908-1988), “America’s Storyteller” So … maybe you’re not making as much progress as you think you should. Are you measuring victory — your success — in miles or inches? True story: There was a season in …