Grandma and the post cardMy grandmother’s name was Marlene. She passed away on September 6th, 2019. This is important for later. I am a true believer that when a...
The SweaterThe Sweater The year was 1990-something and I was in eighth grade. In search of a top to go with my old, faded Levi’s, and living with my...
Sadness versus GriefSadness vs. Grief My heart is heavier than it was yesterday. I ‘m sadder. It’s hard to find creativity when my heart is the one thing...
My greatest heartaches became my greatest assets.Someone I love a lot went through a failure recently. I started to reflect on my own failures in life. I’ve had a lot. Too many to count....
Lilies on Main -cover reveal-It's Cover Reveal Day for the fourth book in the Granite Harbor series! Pre-orders are up, edits are being finished and I'm really...
Lilies on MainIt's been since January that I last updated my blog. Wow. That went by quick. Anyhow, just wanted to give you all a quick update of what...
Running.I’ve done a lot of self-reflection in the last fourteen hours. Here’s what I’ve learned: Crying isn’t something I do well. In fact, I...
Balance.Good morning, friends! Well, it’s that time…the kids go back to school and this momma goes back to her big-girl job. While it was a...
Magnolia Road cover revealI'm always in awe of this indie community. The way we help one another. An author friend once said to me: Bloggers, authors, and readers...
the Granite Harbor seriesWith a new year--comes a new book series. Oh, wait. What? It's April? Right. Well, with the first of spring comes a new book series. Here...