WHY FRIENDS ARE LIKE FLOWERS

Mar 28, 2019 | Blog

My husband fears I am in danger of becoming a hermit. ‘Tis the writerly life. I seem to spend much of my time these days attached to my laptop with a mere English bulldog for company. Honestly, the introvert part of me is happy as a lark, yet I know I need my friends....

THE GLASS BOTTOM BOAT HAS LAUNCHED!

Mar 13, 2019 | Blog

Six years, friends! SIX YEARS. That’s how long this particular book baby has taken from the first draft to publication—or conception to birth if you will. Much like the arrival of a baby, it’s all celebrations and congratulations today—the murky, everlasting gestation...

A SWEET READ FOR YOUR EASTER BASKETS!

Feb 25, 2019 | Blog

Well, have I got a sweet read for you! It’s a brand-new board book coming just in time for Easter, and I have a copy to give away. I’m all about encouraging children to love books at an early age, and my talented friend Glenys Nellist has written this charming story...

HOW TO CHOOSE TO LOVE YOUR SPOUSE DAILY

Feb 12, 2019 | Blog

Are you a fan of Valentine’s Day? I’m all for celebrating love any time of the year with romantic trips (hello PARIS!), special dinners, and sentimental gifts… but what about love on a regular Tuesday morning? How are we doing in real life rather than on the social...

WHY PARIS IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA!

Jan 30, 2019 | Blog

“This was such a good idea!” I smile and nod to my husband. Yes, yes I have to admit—Paris was one of my better suggestions. As recent empty nesters heading to the UK in January for a long-overdue visit with both our families, I casually tossed around the notion of...

MY “ONE WORD” FOR 2019

Dec 31, 2018 | Blog

So, I’m starting to believe what they say—that the older you get, the faster time flies. 2018 just evaporated into a vapor of celebrations, challenges, and changes galore. And now it’s time to look ahead, to claim my #oneword365, that one word to cling to, ponder, and...