One perk of being a published author is how many other authors I get to “meet.” We all hear about the big, flashy books by big-name authors, but there are a host of gems that may never cross our paths. I get to see some of those books these days as I help other authors, and I thought I’d use my little platform to feature some stories I’ve really enjoyed. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce Kitty Johnson, whose book, “Prickly Company,” released just this week. About the book: Friendships, feuds, romance, and unexpected secrets shake up a small community in this sharply funny and compassionate nov ..read more

One perk of being a published author is how many other authors I get to “meet.” We all hear about the big, flashy books by big-name authors, but there are a host of gems that may never cross our paths. I get to see some of those books these days as I help other authors, and I thought I’d use my little platform to feature some stories I’ve really enjoyed. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce Rachel Stone, author of The Blue Iris, a positively gorgeous book which released this week and which I had the privilege of reading in advance. Welcome, Rachel! Let’s talk ensemble pieces–stories with half a d ..read more

I have been a member of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association almost since it was founded, and I am so thrilled to have “A Song for the Road” featured on WFWA’s “Hear Us Roar” podcast this week. Click the image to listen ..read more

Thursday morning, I dropped my husband off at his (closed) office so he could declutter his desk and continued south to a giant, bubble-enclosed pool so my 12-year-old could fulfill the last of his Second Class requirements. I walked in carrying my computer, and the adult, who’s seen me sitting on the floor outside many, many scout meetings working, shook his head and chuckled. “You carry that thing everywhere, don’t you?” Um, yes. Yes, I do. Some people crank out novels and songs at breakneck speed. I am not one of them. I have many thoughts on this, but none of them really matter except to ..read more

Yes, I’d say that looks pretty much like my brand of escapism. Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com I doubt anyone will be shocked if I say I’ve always been a pretty serious person. I love movies and books and music that make me cry—that dig deep and explore human connection and emotion—that connect us to the REAL. But the last two years have been hard, and as I’ve already blogged a couple times, the re-entry into post-shutdown world has been… intense. Because I am a masochist and I like to know just how much I have suffered, I went through my calendar. Between Easter and October 1st, we had 47 he ..read more

One of the great things about being a published author is how many other authors I get to “meet.” We all hear about the big, flashy books by big-name authors, but there are a host of gems that may never cross our paths. (So many books… so little time!) I get to see some of those books these days as I help other authors, and I thought I’d use my little platform to feature some stories I’ve really enjoyed. Today, please welcome Brianne Moore, author of “A Bright Young Thing,” which releases on September 7! About the book: In early 1930s England, a young firebrand finds herself on a fraught and ..read more