After several years of debuting my novels in the fall each year, I’m sorry to say that changes in my publishing schedule mean you’ll have to wait until next spring to read my latest book. In the meantime, I’m excited to show you what the gorgeous cover looks like, and to tell you a little bit about the story. “If I Were You” takes place in London during World War II and is a story of friendship … [Read more...]

As I sorted through photos to prepare this second installment, there are just too many things I want to show you to put in one post! So this time, I'll share a couple of our favorite outings while we've been here in the Seattle area at our oldest son's house. (We've been house- and dog-sitting while he's in Europe for work.) The first place I want to tell you about is our trip to the stunning … [Read more...]

I wish that the process of writing a book was as serene, latte-filled, and creatively delightful as it seems like it should be! I'm pulling back the curtain today, reader friends, and giving you a glimpse at what's truly happening in a writer's mind and heart during the four stages of the process. Stage 1: Pre-writing "A new story! It's so shiny. So sparkly." "I love these characters!" … [Read more...]