Just Hanging out
This is such a strange time for me, this in-between stage. I’m in between the completion of one book before I start writing another. I’m still thinking about my characters as they were but also planning ahead…
Settling In; when Transition brings Tranquility
The rain finally came today and I, for one, am pleased with it. I love the smell of fresh rain. I love the fact that my chore of watering the gardens was taken care of by Mother…
It’s so close…I can almost taste it!
It’s time for me to take a big sigh of relief…because I’ve finally completed the last edit to Best Kept Secrets, the second book in the Jorja Mathews series. I can’t tell you how awesome it feels. Well,…
Learning to cut through the Noise and Listen
There’s been a lot going on lately, no question. The past few months have been a whirlwind of events with my oldest son’s graduation from college, his graduation party, my husband’s surgery, Lakefair, a family vacation and…
Family Fun equals Photo Ops
It’s August; the month I must get back on track, which means completing the final touches for Best Kept Secrets, the second book in the Jorja Matthews mystery series, so that I can finally get it out…
Meeting Real Characters while Selling Fiction
To follow up on my post about the time I spent promoting my author name and books during Lakefair, I wanted to share some stories about the people I met during the event. I also wanted to…
Finally back on the grid!
I really do believe this is the longest I’ve ever gone without updating my Blog. It’s also possibly the longest I’ve gone without getting much writing in…at all. It’s not a feeling I like very much and…
Two days down, three more to go…
Well, it’s now the end of Day 2 of the Lakefair event. I’m beat, I won’t lie. Yesterday was a so-so day, with a light turnout for all the booths, not just mine. The weather was also…
Busy week, forgetful mind
I’ve had one of those weeks again. You know the kind; they tend to keep you so busy you can forget yourself when it comes to routine things. I forgot yesterday was Wednesday…which is why I also…