Life brings its challenges, and stormy seasons come and go, but I am a firm believer in making the most of all joyous moments while we can! Currently, I am basking in the afterglow of my wonderful “May Days” extravaganza. Personally, I don’t think we celebrate the...

I faced my giant today. There were three of them actually, all armed with their weapons of choice and a determined fire in their eyes. They arrived on my doorstep and I had the courage to let them in. The cleaning ladies. Now before you roll your eyes and tell this...

Last week, I had the privilege of sharing my life story, my dreams and my new book with a group of beautiful teen girls. It caused me to reflect on my life thus far (always an eye-opening experience!) and look back at the dreams I had as a teenager. I was amazed to...

Exciting news... Front Row Lit  are currently featuring my book TEARS TO DANCING on their website at: http://frontrowlit.com/?p=668 They have included a synopsis, excerpt from the first chapter, and biography. Check it out- it's a great site! Many thanks to Adam at...

I know I MAY have been going on rather excessively about TEARS TO DANCING, but it seems to have taken over my life somewhat! I’m sure I’ll calm down soon, but right now I’m basking in my book honeymoon, so bare with me? On Monday I had another delivery from another...

The moment has arrived. I’ve dreamed about this for literally years and now I’m a bag of nerves. A few minutes ago, the UPS deliveryman in his lovely brown shorts ambled down the driveway, and I met him like an eager puppy. Actually WITH an eager puppy, as Lily has to...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Free-Press-Release.com) "New releases from Dancing With Bear Publishing! 2012-04-11 By DWB Publishing Three new releases that will renew your faith, fill you with joy, and comfort you with the knowledge that God loves you! For_Immediate_Release:...

Easter- such a precious time of year in the Christian calendar! It’s an occasion for us to specifically remember the Lord Jesus’ death and rejoice in His resurrection. It’s bittersweet; to fully embrace the rejoicing, you really need to walk down the remembering path,...

My husband loves to sail. I love my husband. Therefore, even though it freaks me out and sends me way out of my comfort zone, I sail on his catamaran with him. Good wifey, hey? I admit to being a fair-weather sailor, but that’s only because we’ve had a few hairy...

For me, one of the sweetest things to do on vacation is to devour a good book (or several!) I like to immerse myself in a story any old time, don’t get me wrong, but on vacation there are no distractions, and no guilt trips. Bliss! Last week, I decided to travel back...