My best Christmas memory doesn’t have much to do with writing or editing. But it has a lot to do with a few people who reached out to a struggling single mom and her two kids to make Christmas special ... Read More about Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
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Mom: Still the Best Title
With Mother's Day fast approaching, I thought I'd share this with you all. I bet some of you moms can relate. Our kids need us in so many ways, even if they act like they don’t. While this post was ... Read More about Mom: Still the Best Title

Joy to the World?
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Often when we think of Christmas and its meaning, we use words like joy, happiness, peace. It’s almost a knee-jerk reaction of what Christmas is supposed to be. But if we take a step back, we realize ... Read More about Joy to the World?

Need a quick and cheap gift idea?
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I gave these cute ornaments to my sisters-in-law last year for Christmas. They were well received and didn't take long to make. Best of all, you probably have all the things you need already! First ... Read More about Need a quick and cheap gift idea?

See you on the other side.
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This is Lucy. Like many people's pets, she has several names. She's hardly ever called by her real name--unless she's in trouble. Lucille (by me), Lulu Belle (by the kids), Visa (also by me, because ... Read More about See you on the other side.

Yes, I really wrote them (even if it took 15 years)!
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I've had some wonderful conversations with friends over the past couple weekends, but one thing has become clear to me: people don't realize that the books I've been talking about were actually ... Read More about Yes, I really wrote them (even if it took 15 years)!