Gratitude … And My Favorite Summer Salad

Gratitude … And My Favorite Summer Salad

Many years ago, I discovered the secret of a gratitude journal. I think I originally heard it while listening to a tape by Tony Robbins. (Yep, I used to run with a cassette player attached to my hip, and those crazy, flimsy headphones covering my ears. Remember that...
6 Books To Read When You’re Asking What’s Next In Midlife

6 Books To Read When You’re Asking What’s Next In Midlife

  When I write a new fiction book, I start by defining my characters first. Each of my lovely ladies is at a crossroad in life. They face divorce, death, changes in their careers, an empty nest. They each go searching for something more. Some know immediately...
A Moment In Time – Renee and Bradley

A Moment In Time – Renee and Bradley

This Is A Moment In Time Just a special look in on characters you’ve grown to love… As a writer, I often think about my characters and wonder what they’d be doing long after the final page of my books. So I created A Moment In Time to peek in on each of my...
Weekend Getaway: Seattle by Train

Weekend Getaway: Seattle by Train

[Part of my Weekend Getaway series.] Planes – Trains – and Automobiles Living three hours south of Seattle, we’ve headed into the city center many times since moving up to the Pacific Northwest. Driving just makes sense in most cases, as Seattle is spread...
Weekend Getaway: Bainbridge Island

Weekend Getaway: Bainbridge Island

[Part of my Weekend Getaway series.] If I lived in Seattle, I’d want to live on one of the islands. There’s something magical about them. I love the thought of having to take a ferry into work each day. And having a home that has an incredible view, where the water...
Libraries, Bookstores, And WorldBookDay

Libraries, Bookstores, And WorldBookDay

I’ve been traveling and writing and editing … It’s been a while since I’ve posted a message here for you. I didn’t design it that way. I actually had a lot to say. Then the unthinkable happened. Enroute to Christchurch, a shooting occurred. You can read about it here...