My son turned eighteen on May 28, the same day this piece was published in Five Minute Lit. Another year gone by. Another milestone. They are adding up to one long road, and it's sure to be a little lonely. Such is parenthood. As always, thanks … [Continue reading]
Blogging Like It’s 2009
Posted on June 27, 2025 ·
The owner of WiDo Publishing, Karen Jones Gowen, recently shared a post lamenting the absence of writer blogs, which were once so prevalent in our community. The sense of loss expressed in Gowen’s post is relatable; I think many of us miss visiting … [Continue reading]
No More NaNoWriMo
Posted on April 30, 2025 ·
This month's post was supposed to be about reconnecting with the past. I've long been in search of a writing community, and recently I thought I'd found a solution. Remembering the excitement and the sense of belonging when participating in Camp … [Continue reading]
The Magic of Harry Potter
Posted on March 31, 2025 ·
No matter what’s going on in the wide world or the tangled web of my own thoughts, I can always find comfort in the Harry Potter series. Maybe it’s a yearning for days’ past. I remember reading Sorcerer’s Stone while pregnant with my daughter; a … [Continue reading]
The End of Kindle Vella
Posted on February 28, 2025 ·
In October, Amazon announced they were shutting down Kindle Vella. The serialized story platform launched in July of 2021, offering an exciting new way for authors to self-publish their work—one episode at a time. Unfortunately, the idea never … [Continue reading]
A Great Start to 2025!
Posted on January 20, 2025 ·
The Pralines & Creamed reviews tour wrapped up earlier this month, kicking off another year of Sweet Dreams! I am so grateful to everyone who's read and reviewed the first two books of my cozy mystery series. Check out some of the reviews below, … [Continue reading]
Wrapping Up a Year of Sweet Dreams
Posted on December 31, 2024 ·
Twenty twenty-four was a whirlwind. Writing-wise, I devoted the entire year to my cozy mystery series, publishing the first Sweet Dreams Mysteries book in July and the second in October. The third, which I’d hoped to publish in December, is now … [Continue reading]
The Little Things
Posted on November 18, 2024 ·
Last Saturday at the coffee shop I was craving something sweet, so instead of my usual black coffee I splurged on a soy latte with sugar-free syrup. "Any flavor, your pick," I said. The barista nodded. I've been a regular for seven years, and in all … [Continue reading]
A Sweet Treat for the Spooky Season
Posted on October 1, 2024 ·
The arrival of October is always a reason to celebrate. Fall break, Halloween decorations, and candle weather make for a perfect month. But this year, there’s something extra special about October first—it’s the publication day of the second Sweet … [Continue reading]
Murder by Milkshake is Officially on Tour!
Posted on September 9, 2024 ·
The blog tour for Murder by Milkshake has officially begun! Launching today with an interview on WOW! Women on Writing, the tour will continue through October fourth and includes a whopping twenty-four stops featuring reviews, book spotlights, and … [Continue reading]
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