Happy summer! I love this time of year, when our perennial flower beds come to life, and we can begin planting the colorful annuals. I especially love Knock-out Roses and have planted them in beds all over our yard, because … Continue reading →
Do you ever think back to your younger life, and marvel over some of the things you did? Things that could have gone totally wrong? Ahhh, the innocence of childhood. I can think of way too many. And when I … Continue reading →
Spring is here. Finally! It’s still chilly outside, but the grass is turning a tender green and the trees are starting to leaf out here in the Upper Midwest. There’s a constant chorus of birdsong from dawn until dark. Then … Continue reading →
Happy spring! At least, I think it’s spring. Here in the Upper Midwest, we’ve been varying between 74 degree sunshine, thunderstorms, sleet, snow, and frigid cold. Some of the trees are sure confused… some are already starting to leaf … Continue reading →
So many questions! It’s already the beginning of February, and the clock is ticking. I start every year by planning to be organized, to maintain a comfortable, low-stress writing schedule, and to strike a healthy balance in our lives. Invariably, … Continue reading →
Escape from your daily life, that is. Walking? Cooking? Setting time aside for your family? Sports, crafts, or other interests? I would love to hear about them! My most favorite thing of all is spending time with family, of … Continue reading →
How were your Christmas and New Year’s Eve this year? Busy, or quiet and peaceful? Ours was busy, with at least twenty of us here to celebrate. Now that all of the cooking and cleaning and gift wrapping is behind … Continue reading →
Looking at the calendar today and seeing that date literally took my breath away. We’ll be just fifteen this year, as part of the family will be traveling to a warmer climate, and another is staying home rather than risk … Continue reading →
Everything was fine. And then… Do you have certain events that you look forward to every year? For me, it’s the annual Novelists Inc. conference in September. On the last day, I know I’m going home with invaluable new information … Continue reading →
Have you ever done something that ought to be in a book? If I wrote horror fiction books instead of clean romantic suspense, I would have ended up with some good research during a family trip! The Airbnb rental we … Continue reading →