Start Anew

Start Anew

Start Anew I’ve started a new book. Lordy be. Geez, Louise. Gah! It’s a daunting place for me, and it brings a strange mix of anxiety and excitement. As I considered taking the plunge, I had to summon equal parts courage and motivation. It takes me 2-4 years to...
Interview on New Day Northwest

Interview on New Day Northwest

Interview on New Day Northwest Click on the image to watch my interview on New Day Northwest. I had a great experience. Thanks to my PR partner, k Public Relations for lining it up. I NEED YOUR HELP, POR FAVOR Tell me what you thought about the book, and if you would...
Nama’s Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Nama’s Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Nama’s Pumpkin Bread Recipe I love cooking and baking—I always have. I grew up in a household of “foodies.” We ate a lot of homemade Mexican food, but my Mom didn’t shy away from other dishes—Italian, Chinese, and Southern barbecue. And her baking? Cakes,...
5 Books That’ll Make You Belly Laugh

5 Books That’ll Make You Belly Laugh

5 Books That’ll Make You Belly Laugh I was recently asked to write reviews for five books that made me belly laugh. Here they are. Enjoy! I NEED YOUR HELP, POR FAVOR Tell me what you thought about the book, and if you would kindly do me a favor, post your review...
Call Center Momma

Call Center Momma

Call Center Momma If you’ve read Not That Kind of Girl, you know it takes place in a beach town north of Seattle where the protagonist, Julia, works in a newspaper call center. What you may not know is that I worked in a newspaper call center for thirteen years, nine...
Author Q&A

Author Q&A

Author Q&A A book blogger recently asked me to complete a Q&A. I thought it would be fun to post some of it here. WOULD YOU RATHER… Have the ability to see into the future or be able to visit the past? I’d like to visit the past for sure. Relatives...