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Sing Me a Song, Cowboy

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There are few things that get my heart to pitter-pattering more than a deep-voiced cowboy. Sam Elliott, anyone? That man's voice epitomizes the rugged west for me. Every time I hear his commercials, I want to get up and buy a Dodge Ram. And I don't even like pickup trucks! But even better than the rasp of Sam Elliot is a deep singing voice. That's probably why I married my very own bass-singin' … [Read more...]

A little tour of where it all happens…and a giveaway

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Since my office just got a good cleaning after my deadline, I thought it would be fun to take you on a little pictorial tour of the place where I write and do much of the other work my job as a novelist requires. Some people are surprised to learn that more than half of my working hours are spent doing things besides actually writing. My office is full of things that inspire me, and … [Read more...]

Victoria (and a giveaway!)

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I'm a huge fan of BBC productions!  In fact, Nora, the heroine of my upcoming book True to You, has a passion for British movies and mini series and television shows that was inspired by my own enthusiasm for the same. After completing Downton Abbey and season #1 of The Crown, I've been indulging my BBC love with Netflix episodes of Call the Midwife.  But then I heard that PBS was airing a … [Read more...]

LCGF Favs & GIVEAWAY

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When you love something you just have to share it, right? And I love eating Keto (low carb gluten free). Here's why: I can still eat the things I love while losing weight and getting into better shape. I have an insatiable sweet tooth and a love affair with anything bready. But like bad boyfriends, I love those things but they do not love me back. Plus, frankly, in the past I've used the … [Read more...]

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