October may mean fall color and falling leaves for some, but for me it will always mean the end of the long, hot summer--and the busiest time of hurricane season. As I'm typing this, it's been two days since Hurricane Helene roared up from the Gulf of Mexico and created havoc throughout the south. We were fortunate--and blessed--at our house, because the creek didn't rise and my wooden house … [Read more...]

I'm delighted to introduce you to Kelly D. Scott! I've been meeting with a small group of writers here in Dallas for years and Kelly has been a member of that circle since the beginning. Fall is my favorite season and so I think it's wonderful that she's joined forces with several other authors to release a FREE ebook collection of romantic fall stories. Be sure to grab a copy of the collection … [Read more...]

I’m preparing to head off for a season of travel through mid-December. I'll be taking one trip per month, and while it’s a lot of travel for me, I’m so excited about it. I love to travel, see new places, visit with friends, and gather with writers. This quote is one of my favorites.  I believe the more we travel, the more we experience, and it broadens our horizons. Anything that … [Read more...]