A couple weeks ago my husband and I celebrated our 32nd wedding anniversary with a trip to Branson. I had only been there once before, back in 2018, as part of a writing retreat, but I had been wanting to return. I'm so glad we did. We had a marvelous time. We stayed in a lovely little cabin tucked into the woods. So quiet, peaceful, and wonderful shade with a breeze to cut back the … [Read more...]
My New Novelette–and a Kindle Sale!
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I wrote a novelette just for my newsletter subscribers. I’m happy to announce that it will drop in my newsletter on Saturday, August 3, for current readers and will be a welcome gift for any new people from then on as well. I’ve wanted to do this for a very long time, but I kept overthinking it and talking myself out of story ideas. Then the total eclipse … [Read more...]
Author Appearances
Having a day job in addition to writing makes it difficult for me to make many author appearances. However, recently two opportunities arose for events happening within a week of each other, and I'm delighted by the propspect of meeting with readers in person! The first event takes place TOMORROW! I'm flying out today to meet a fabulous group of writing friends in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We … [Read more...]
Do you finish (a series) as you start?
I happened upon a dilemma recently: If I start a series in one form, can I satisfactorily complete it in another? Let me explain. Say there is a series I started in paperback. Then the ebook for #2 goes on sale. Do I break format to read the book? Or do I wait and finish the whole series in paperback? I know this might sound a little crazy to some of you, but … [Read more...]
Summertime Recipes
One of my favorite things about summer is all the wonderful salads, fruits, and tasty grilled meats we get to enjoy. I have fond memories of visiting my grandma and eating strawberries straight from the vine in her backyard. I didn't even wash them first. These days I don't cook as much as I used to, but when my daughter came to visit and asked if I would make one of our summertime favorites, I … [Read more...]
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