Fun in the Kitchen
This past week was my sister's birthday. (I'll leave off the year, in deference to her, since she can be sensitive about it. But she is older than I am. I have to say that since I'm her little sister.)…
The Cover Redesign Process
You probably haven't noticed (or maybe you have, I don't know) but I recently re-designed the covers for A Splash of Substance and A Pinch of Promise. I'm pleased with how they turned out (though I loved the originals, too.)…
Books I’ve Read Lately(ish) That Are Worthwhile #amreading
Every now and then, I like to think back over the books I've been reading and revisit the stories in my head. Doing that inevitably suggest that maybe I ought to make more of an "official" recommendation. So that's what…
It’s August!?
Every year, it feels like the summer slips away faster and faster. (I don't mind this too much as summer is probably my least favorite time of year, but still!) I did a bit of a double-take on Saturday when…
Writing Tidbits
I did promise a quick update on my writing. So here you go. I'm finished with a Christmas novella that I've tentatively titled Operation Mistletoe. (It's almost out of tentative status - I just need to live with it a…
Busy Busy!
Hey look! I didn't space and forget to get a post set up this time. I can't believe I missed two of my regular days (in a row!) To those of you who actually look for content here, I'm sorry…
What are you afraid of?
Monday night, my mom called me. This, in and of itself, is not rare or unusual. I probably talk to my folks a couple times a day for a few minutes - just checking in or letting the baby yell,…
Some New Family Fun
On a lark the other day, my husband downloaded the free trial for Zoo Tycoon on the Xbox One. I loved Rollercoaster Tycoon, back in the day, so Zoo Tycoon was interesting. And what's even more fun is that it…
The Summer Slog
(I know I use this picture a lot, but it just oozes summer to me!) Lots of people talk about the winter doldrums, when they don't get anything done because all they want to do is lie around on the…