I just completed the final edits for this book. I honestly thought I would have it done by the end of last summer or by the end of the year at the least. Writing, however, seems to have its own time line. I have hit the submit button, so now I wait. In the meantime enjoy this little slice: I’ll admit it; I’m in love … Continue reading Book # 4 Red Straw Hat on a Beach

Maggie, Claire, Denise and Megan join me is wishing all of you and yours a very Happy New Year. May 2022 be your very best. Continue reading 2022

Our area of Texas is not known for the things that create a Winter Wonderland such as sledding, building snowpeople or ice skating (at least not on purpose.) Our chilly and dark nights, however, are perfect for curling up with a book. Consider these from Solstice Publishing. Continue reading Winter Wonderland Books

Last night I had the opportunity to meet a number of new readers during the 1st Wassail Walk here in Honey Grove, Texas. It was so much fun sharing a sample of a spiced holiday drink and talking about my books. This has helped to put me into the holiday spirit. Continue reading Wassail Walk

May the bright bird of Happiness add turkey to your plate!I hope you have a wonderful holiday. I’m thankful to have you in my life. Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving

Book # 4 has evolved much too slowly. It has just not matched my plans or expectations. The thoughts are there, but the words have not wanted to assemble themselves on the page in the proper way. Too often, I’ve gone back to an earlier chapter to add a new thread that I want to pick up now that I’m slightly closer to the end. … Continue reading Finishing a New Book

We are now in the second day of a wind storm. Luckily the storm has not included any rain. The wind itself, however, interrupted my work on Chapter 38 of Book # 4. A large tree beside our house split almost in half and fell on our house! If it had stayed on the roof, it would have been bad enough. It broke two good … Continue reading Excitement

We are back home after traveling just under 5,000 miles through 17 states. Many of those were new experiences for us. We have traveled the Western part of the country a number of times. This was only our second trip through any parts of the East. Along the way I had the opportunity to speak with many wonderful women of all ages. Some may form … Continue reading Great Trip!

The van is packed and it is almost time to load the pets. Can’t wait to do the book signing at the Savanna Public Library on Saturday 10 – 2. Hope to see you there! Continue reading Almost Time