It’s less than a month away till release of my Regency novella, Rosalyn’s Ring on July 24, 2013. My editor at Soul Mate Publishing, Debby Gilbert, and the cover coordinator, Devon, have come up with a perfect cover, and here it is: … Continue reading →
My friend Charlotte is one of those highly organized people who look at potential problems and go after solutions. To optimize her life as she ages, she exercises all the parts of her body, including that very important organ, the … Continue reading →
Ten Rules of Happiness Dr. Joyce Brothers passed away this week at the age of eighty-five. If that name is not familiar, Dr. Brothers was a pioneer in the world of self-help “pop” psychology, and one of the first women to … Continue reading →
This week I’m celebrating my first contest final for a manuscript that was my 2012 NaNoRiMo winner. Actually, by November 30th I’d written 53,746 words on this story to qualify for NaNoRiMo, but I completed the not-so-fast first draft the end of January. Like every other … Continue reading →
During our time in Arizona, we made a side trip down to Tombstone, site of the famous OK Corral shootout. The town of Tombstone is a tourist mecca, and much bigger than I expected. Most of the buildings in Tombstone … Continue reading →
In the last month I’ve spent entirely too much time having fun. I’ve been busy enjoying the beautiful Arizona weather, hiking, visiting family and friends, and trying to squeeze in some baseball games and some writing. Here’s a picture from our first … Continue reading →
Next month, we’ll be leaving our home and cat in the care of our son and heading off to watch as many Cactus League games as our budget will allow. Good advice in the workplace is to never discuss politics … Continue reading →
On Valentine’s Day, as we were driving to our planned dinner destination, we passed one of those hastily assembled roadside flower vendors. You know the kind—set up by some enterprising, or possibly needy, individuals cashing in on the big romantic … Continue reading →
Has your significant other ordered your flowers yet? It’s Valentine’s Day, Yay! According to my local newspaper, 3 p.m. today will be the busiest time for flower shops, and most of the last minute customers will be men. That of course … Continue reading →
Today is Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, and for those of you celebrating I wish you a fun, safe night. Mardi Gras is called Karnival or Carnival in some other parts of the world that share a strong Roman Catholic heritage. The Catholic link … Continue reading →