Five Movies that Define You
The other day a friend tossed out a topic on Facebook and asked for responses. Despite what initially looked like a fluffy subject, he received some insightful answers. His question was this: Name five movies that define you. Not that are your favorite, or that make you think, but that are a reflection of who you are. The […]
My Man is So Manly
I’m working like a banshee on an edit. I have to do a character overhaul because in the early drafts, the hero wasn’t manly! Ain’t nobody got time for that. Not in a romance. I went to talk to my husband (muse) for ideas. He was busy. “Whatcha doing?”He said, “Oh, my laptop’s screen got cracked, […]
Most Embarrassing Moments: Dating Edition
I promised you a “most embarrassing date” story. The truth is, there are probably too many to choose from. I have always been the person without a filter, and that has led to far too many “life experiences.” But dating is a whole ‘nother world. I’ll just share one for now. So. On this one […]
My Next Getaway Bay Billionaire Book Available Now!
It’s here! My second book in the Getaway Bay series of Clean Billionaire Beach Club is here and ready to read. The Benched Billionaire is all football, all second chances, and even … a secret baby. He’s a benched quarterback who needs redemption. She’s the single mom of their child. He’s back in town to […]
Happy New Year’s Resolutions
What are your plans for the new year? I’ve been slow to get mine solidified, but I’ve got a hazy idea going, so I’ll share. Most of mine revolve around two things: my kids and writing. Of course there’s the obligatory “eat less junk food” goal that I have every year, too, but the kid-focus […]
Sledding!
Hello, Fellow Reader. I probably should have been writing this Christmas break. I have a really ambitious publishing plan this upcoming year. However, there was SNOW! So I went sledding most of the day Monday. It’s my favorite! And it never happens. When I was a kid, I lived in southern Idaho. Snow happened pretty muchfrom […]
“Falling for TJ Maxx”aka “Most Embarrassing Moments: Recent Edition”
This is the “most embarrassing moments: recent” edition of my blog. If you’re not in the mood to cringe, move along. Nothin’ to see here. So, on Friday last week I went to the city (we live two hours out of any “real” town) for an appointment. Of course I also saw it as a […]
The BEST CAKE EVER (besides chocolate)
For my youngest daughter’s 11th birthday, she requested a citrus cake. It’s absolutely the BEST. But you have to make the filling that goes between the layers. It’s so, so good. Best Cake Ever (Besides Chocolate) CITRUS CAKE 3/4 CUP BUTTER (at room temp)3 EGGS2 2/3 CUPS FLOUR2 TEASPOONS BAKING POWDER1/2 TEASPOON SALT 1/4 TEASPOON […]
No Hippo, Please
Hello, Reading Friends. It’s been a week of local Christmas music concerts. First was the middle school, then the elementary school. Sunday night was the community’s presentation of “The Messiah”—which we go to every year and which, I think, had the best solos this time—and next week will be the high school. Love them! Well, mostly. […]
New Billionaire Novel
Hey, I’m so excited to be writing in the Getaway Bay series! My first novel is a Christmas offering that I’m calling The Billionaire’s Blue Christmas. He needs this job to honor his late wife. She needs to complete her late fiancé’s bucket list to be free. Former action-movie star Chet has counted the days since he lost […]
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