September 1st. A day that makes me smile and one that has my internal clock dreaming of all things fall. You know: pumpkin-flavored everything, apple cider, changing leaves, FOOTBALL, and cooler weather after sweltering heat. Oh and let’s not forget cute sweaters, open-front cardigans, boots, blankets, and a good book to curl up with! Obviously […]
Top 10 Small-Town Book Vacations
There is something about small-town stories that I just love. The quirky characters, the picturesque settings, the sense of community! Since my summer vacation plans are on hold, I’ve compiled a list of my favorite fictional small towns due for a literary visit. I especially love when I can read many books set in one […]
My 30th Book Birthday!
There is a saying that goes, “Write what you know.” As much as that’s helpful, that would be a very short-lived career. I am an army wife, the ex-wife of a drug addict, a cook, a mother, a special needs mother, and…that’s what I know. All of my characters who are anything but those things, […]
A Maple Way of Life + Giveaway
One of my favorite things to do when writing is creating fictional towns. Making up a town allows me a lot of creative freedom. Not only do I get to name the town, streets, etc, but I get to pick how it looks as well. When it came to creating my fictional town of Maple […]