Innocence & Betrayal: Release Day

by | Mar 1, 2016 | Uncategorized, WRITING

Book 2, of the Hidden Truths series is out now. It is a stand-alone romance suspense novel, which features characters from book 1, Silenced Memories. I also recently re-released Silenced Memories (2nd edition). Be sure to check out the Amazon $25 gift card giveaway...

A Ball of Nerves . . . An Indie Author Update

by | Aug 27, 2015 | WRITING

  I have not written anything in five days. I have been sick – and when you have a virus while almost 7 months pregnant—taking care of a toddler—and packing your house . . . not fun. I am moving in a little over a week, so I imagine my life will be a bit chaotic for a...

Wimbledon, the UFC, and novels??

by | Jul 12, 2015 | WRITING

Rooting for athletes & cheering for fictional characters . . .    Readers: What makes you connect with fictional characters? Authors: How do you create compelling characters? I watched three events this weekend. The women’s and men’s Wimbledon Championships, and...

Music: Soundtrack for the Soul

by | Jul 9, 2015 | WRITING

I love music. I wish I was musically talented, but my ability to carry a tune or play an instrument is somewhere in line with my ability to draw or paint (zero, maybe even negative ten?). But, I absolutely love listening to the sweet sounds of those who have musical...

Writing in the Dark

by | Jun 21, 2015 | WRITING

I am seriously behind in regards to working on the revisions of my upcoming novel: Silenced Memories. I received the feedback from my developmental editor at the end of May, but with a two week trip out of the country and some readjustment once back, I am lagging...