Barnes & Noble sent me an email a few weeks back containing bite-sized summaries of books so that I could "speed date" them to decide which one was a fit for me and my current reading mood. Isn't that a darling idea? Speed dating books sounded like my kind of speed dating. I was inspired. So, over on Instagram, I've been providing super short summaries (10 words or less) of several of my … [Read more...]

I recently returned from a fall break trip to New York city with my two daughters! These were our five favorites from our time in the Big Apple... 1. Broadway My 14-year-old daughter LOVES musical theatre, so Broadway was the main motivation behind a trip to New York. It did not disappoint! We saw 4 phenomenal shows while we were there. I loved them all, especially the new stage production … [Read more...]

Please extend a warm welcome to author Alyssa Schwarz! I'm on trip to New York with my daughters at the moment. :) Alyssa is graciously filling in for me AND giving away a copy of her new book to one of you. Leave a comment on this post for a chance to win! Happy weekend, Becky Thanksgiving. No, I’m not talking about the holiday coming up in a month and a half. I’m talking about the act … [Read more...]

I don't often have reasons to wear fancy dresses. As a writer, I work from home and my daily "uniform" is comprised of yoga pants and exercise tops. His Highness and I are much more likely to spend Saturday night on a date at a local restaurant than attending a formal event. That said, I do love dressing in fancy dresses now and then. Author awards galas have given me my best opportunity to do … [Read more...]

In this post, I'm sharing my recipe for Rocky Road! Before you get a bowl and spoon ready for ice cream, I'll point out that Rocky Road is the title of my next book. :) I began with a hero named Jude Camden . . . . Then I stirred in a heroine named Gemma Clare . . . . To that mixture, I added a fun plot line . . . . Finally, I sprinkled in a family mystery from the … [Read more...]