My last blog post was all about my goals for 2018. Although I didn't know it when I wrote that post, things were about to change. Three days later, I wound up in the ER in a lot of pain. Five days later, I had surgery. I've been recovering ever since. It's been rockier than I expected, but I think I can safely say I've turned a corner. First goal to be adjusted was my plan to knock out 5 of … [Read more...]

A few of us recently shared our favorite personal care items. Today, I thought I’d share a few favorite tools that make my writing life easier. Perhaps you’ll find some ideas here for yourself, or a gift for a writer-friend. (Click on headings for links.) Pentel Energel pen and refills: violet My favorite editing pen. These smooth-flowing purple pens ease the pain of editing. I used to buy … [Read more...]

We celebrated a very special birthday in our family yesterday. My dad turned 85! My siblings and I and our spouses (minus my sister who was out of town), celebrated Daddy with dinner out, birthday cake, and a movie my dad wanted to see—The Darkest Hour—because, as he said, "I remember those days!" There are a lot of wonderful men in my life—my husband, our sons and sons-in-law, my brother, and … [Read more...]

It's almost Valentine's Day!  Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this post for information on the Valentine's Giveaway some author friends and I are offering. :) In mid-January, I received a lovely email from a reader/book club leader.  Here it is (slightly abbreviated): Hi, Becky, I just finished reading My Stubborn Heart and loved it! Your characters are so real I believe they … [Read more...]