I love to cook. Or more rightly, bake. So as I'm writing my novels—especially the Southern ones—it's a natural thing for my heroines or secondary characters to be cooking up some scrumptious entrees and desserts. Here are just a few: Click each of the images for the recipe Ever had Buttermilk Pie?  This is a recipe that's been in my family for years. I bet you I've made this pie at least … [Read more...]

Nothing like a summer ride up into the woods and mountains of Washington State. Here's my dear friend, Linda, and I preparing to go. Since my next hero is a horseman, among other things, I'm rehearsing the role, so to speak :) The woods were so cool despite the 80 degree day and so lovely with the sunlight filtering through the trees... My favorite summer flower here is the wild rose but the … [Read more...]