I love Christmas, I do. But am I crazy that I like it in its normal timing? There are some great celebrations that come BEFORE Christmas! Like, I dunno … Halloween? Or how about Thanksgiving? For a summer lover like myself, it’s difficult enough to entice myself to change the outdoor decorations from my summer […]
Besties in Fiction and Real Life (and a giveaway)
The summer I turned six years old, our family moved from Ohio to Illinois. On move-in day, I stood in the front yard, watching in a bit of a daze while the movers carried piece after piece of furniture off a huge truck and in through the front door of our new house. My older […]
Heartwarming Moments, Presented by the Olympics (and a giveaway)
We just finished the (delayed) 2020 summer Olympics in Tokyo. Are you a fan? I am. I love the summer games and the winter games equally. I have my favorite events, but let’s face it, what other time would I spend hours sitting in front of my TV watching obscure sports like beach volleyball? Synchronized […]
Family Sagas — Real and Imagined (and a giveaway!)
Yesterday, I returned from a trip back home. I grew up, and raised my family in central Illinois. Even though hubby and I are happily (ecstatically) relocated to the beautiful Lowcountry of South Carolina, I can’t help thinking of “home” as the flat, fertile farmlands of Illinois. I escaped living there day-to-day, but, as they […]
Introducing … His Secret Daughter (and a giveaway!)
Earlier this week, my new book released! Not just a new book. It’s a whole new series. In Big Apple Blessings, I move away from my trademark South Carolina Lowcountry locale to adventure in the most exciting city in the world — New York City! Three compelling stories, each featuring characters harboring dreams to make […]
My Day on the Red Carpet … and a Giveaway!
In my now twenty-plus year career as a published author, I’ve had the opportunity to do many fun things. I’ve been interviewed on the radio. I’ve signed copies of my books for long lines of people. I’ve appeared in front of readers and read pages from my books. I’ve gotten to see my books displayed […]
Teachers of the World … We Thank You!
Without them, none of us would know how to read. Or write. Or do math. Teachers! They play a phenomenally important role in our society. Today, I dedicate my InspyRomance blog post to those treasured people who dedicate their lives to this noble profession. I am the daughter of a teacher. My mom taught kindergarten […]
A Fresh New Look
Styles change over time. I remember when I was a little girl I had a white brocade cotton dress trimmed in yellow. I loved it. I wore it to church almost every Sunday. But soon I wanted to wear it on other days too. I imagine I pulled it out of my closet every school […]
A Horse, Of Course
As a child, I was a horse-crazy girl. My Aunt Nancy was an artist who earned points in my young mind when she changed the spelling of her name to the very artsy “Nan-c.” One summer, she sat me down and taught me how to draw a horse’s face and body so it actually resembled […]
Fiction With a Mission
Why do we like to read? I know, it’s a pretty basic question for a group of super-readers like us. But if you were to throw out an answer, I imagine it would be a combination of these reasons: it’s relaxing. It’s peaceful. It’s entertaining. It lets me travel to places I may not make […]
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