At heart, I'm a history buff. I have a degree in history and seriously considered getting my PhD in it. But I think writing fiction drawn on the past is more fun. I enjoy exploring the beauty of America. There is so much variety. And I always wonder, "Why did the first people settle here? And what makes people stay today?" When I'm not writing, I'm mom to two young adults. My daughter has juvenile arthritis, my son has autism, and we all are gluten free. It keeps life interesting! While I'm a ... Read More about About Me
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Fires, surgery, and reviews. Oh my!
The Apple Fire Things have been a bit more exciting than I like around here. We live fairly close to the Apple Fire. And as most people in California have to do on occasion, we were ready to ... Read More about Fires, surgery, and reviews. Oh my!
Don’t mislead your readers. Romance must have an HEA
There was an outcry at the ending of PBS Masterpiece Theatre's Sanditon, Jane Austen's final, uncompleted manuscript. Because the viewers did not get the "happily ever after" ending Jane Austen, and ... Read More about Don’t mislead your readers. Romance must have an HEA
Back to school time!
I remember walking home from school in the heat, the smell of hot asphalt, cooked dirt, and rotting oranges surrounding me. Sometimes other kids walked with me, but if not, my mind played out ... Read More about Back to school time!
A Week without a Cell Phone. How I Survived the Tragedy.
And wait. Fifteen minutes later I repeat all the steps and nothing happens. Surely at least the low battery icon would have shown up. I’ve never had this happen before. Sigh. I look up cell ... Read More about A Week without a Cell Phone. How I Survived the Tragedy.
Meaningful craft for Valentine’s Day… for anybody
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re like me, you want to do something that’s more meaningful than commercial. I came up with this gift that can work for anybody special in your ... Read More about Meaningful craft for Valentine’s Day… for anybody
Time for a rebrand
If you get my newsletter, you'll already know all about this. But for those who don't, big changes are coming, and I want you all to know about it. And this takes a little explaining. Back in the ... Read More about Time for a rebrand
