Growing up, I always thought people of sixty were old … really old. Heck, I thought people of forty were old. Then I turned forty, and immigrated to Ireland for 18 months. It seemed like a good idea at the time. Maybe it was my midlife crisis? Anyway, I didn’t feel old at forty. I […]
A Moment in My Shoes
Have you ever wondered what writers wear when writing? Do they dress up as if going to a day job at the office? (And might I just add that writing IS a day job—as well as a night job, and an early morning job—and I’m pretty sure most writers have their own offices too.) I’m […]
Celebrating Love in a Jaded Year
Jade. The modern 35th wedding anniversary gift. Jaded. The color of 2020. So how do you blend the two together and celebrate three-and-a-half decades of marital bliss? Two weeks ago, it was hubby and my 35th anniversary, and I think the first we’ve celebrated apart. I’ve probably said it before, but for those who don’t […]
The Seeds of a Story (and 2 giveaways)
Have you ever wondered what inspires stories for authors? Where do they get their great ideas? The answer? Sometimes in the strangest places. Shortly before I wrote Oslo Overtures (working title Pink Skies), I was listening to the radio on the way to work one morning. The presenter was discussing female pilots and listeners were […]
Another Book Baby plus Excerpt and Giveaway
There’s nothing like the feeling of holding a newborn in your arms. The wonder and awe of gazing down at this new life. Writers feel pretty much the same about their book babies, and I’ve just added another to the fold, again to the Chapel Cove Romances. Having started writing Accept Me back in August […]
In Black and White (and #giveaway)
I LOVE weddings! And we got to spend Saturday, March 14th at an unusual one located at a beautiful venue just north of Cape Town overlooking vineyards. My great nephew married the love of his life. Everything at their wedding was black and white—from the flowers to the candles to the guests’ attire. Even […]
Writing Americanese with a British Brain
I’d just finished creating a book trailer for my upcoming release, Accept Me, uploaded it to YouTube, shared it on social media and my street team, and sat back proud of my accomplishment. A few hours later, I got a message from one of my team to let me know she was confused by one […]
Co-authoring a Series in Pressured Times
Back in October, I did a cover reveal on my post, Of Babes and Book Babies, for Accept Me (Chapel Cove Romances Book 8), which I had hoped to release in December. The busyness of a new grandbaby in the house and my son and his family’s move to Cape Town, put pay to my […]
A Day to Remember
Yesterday… It started with promise, my grandsons excited about the prospect of finally getting their day at the beach, my month-old granddaughter caring less about anything except having a clean diaper and a full tummy. The day did not disappoint. It almost did at times. And it threw us some curve balls. But all in […]
Book Recommendation – That’s Amore: That’s Love by Marion Ueckermann
Back in 2017 a group of contemporary Christian romance authors started working on a group project with a difference. ‘A Tuscan Legacy’ was created by Marion Ueckermann and Autumn Macarthur. I was delighted to have the opportunity to join them and Elizabeth Maddrey, Alexa Verde, Heather Gray and Clare Revell on their writing journey with […]