Why I Don’t Have a Critique Partner

I get a little jealous when I hear of the warm, supportive relationships that other authors have with their critique partners. Some are even epic, like Gena Showalter and Jill Monroe or Rachel Vincent and Rinda Elliot. Others have whole groups, like the Viva Scrivas...

Three Ways Why Remodeling is Like Writing a Novel

As my tweets and facebook status’ will attest, my life has been insane the past week. I took the week off of writing to start the process of remodeling the tiniest great room in America, i.e. my living room kitchen and dining room/office. I don’t know how many square...

Born of Deception Cover Copy!

 Before I get to Born of Deception, I wish to say that I’ve been blessed that the reviews for Born of Illusion have been  overwhelmingly positive. I’m always happy when people truly GET the book…even to those little nuances that I thought were just for me....

Independence Day

Last week, I decided that July Fourth would be my own personal Independence Day.  My last Fourth of July holiday was spent  sick and weak and undergoing brutal radiation treatments. It taught me a thing or two, just as cooking and gardening has taught me a thing or...

Summer Lovin’

  It’s been hot here, people, very, very hot. Actually, I feel a bit ridiculous even saying that because our high nineties heat can’t compare to Vegas, (117? Really?), but I live in the Pacific Northwest. We may not melt in the rain, but we sure as hell do in the...