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...

A friend of mine was touring my yard the other day, which basically means he stepped into my house and I locked his hand in a manacle worthy grip and forced him out back to look at my garden. This happens a lot nowadays. Even the mailman and the delivery guys look at...

The Highs and Lows Of Publishing

So I was totally going to do a blog on my first experience canning jam, but I had to can that for something else cause I lost the pix. (You notice that pun? Har.) So as I navigate this week’s incredible highs, I decided to reflect on the ups and downs of the...