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Wow! Although I got the idea for this book over 5 years ago (Really? YES!), finishing it and getting it ready to publish has actually felt like a whirlwind. Thanks to my amazing friend and photographer, Heather of Sieck Photography, and to my daughter’s theatre buddy, Alexa Norbeck (remember that name – she’ll be onContinue reading “And the Cover Is …”

Since I am finally submitting to your many requests for a newsletter, I decided to start it out on my birthday. It’s a brand new year for me and my writing journey, and you are invited to come along. Before I begin, I must tell you how truly humbled I am that you are interestedContinue reading “WELCOME!!”

With all the craziness going on in the world right now, I hope you are safe and healthy and doing your part by social distancing. I know many of you have been taking this time to catch up on reading and there have been some fabulous new releases. With all the time available now, manyContinue reading “Wow! It’s Been A While”

The release date for Mrs. Collins’ Lover is quickly approaching and with that comes promotion dates. This is my first time doing a blog tour and I am excited. Come visit with me on the dates listed below. (I will add links as they become available.) Wednesday, July 31 Austen Authors Friday, August 9 BabblingsContinue reading “Blog Tour Info”

What is the best and worst thing you can do right before you release a new book? Why go to a master class on editing, of course. As I sat there, one week before the final draft needed to be uploaded, every possible thing that did not align with the instructor’s suggestions ran through myContinue reading “Publishing Prep”

I haven’t really talked about my life and upbringing too much, but I think I need to touch on it as I approach the release of my next book. Ooh, that sounds kinda ominous. Let me try again. My father was the lay speaker in our church when I was growing up and he headedContinue reading “So What’s Next?”

As this is the first month of a new year and I have been debating making changes in my life for a few months, I finally put some new routines into place this week. (I know most people do this January 1st, but as I noted last month, I’m a bit behind.) The first routineContinue reading “I Was Late to Work Today (AKA Lessons Learned While Getting a Bird Out of the House)”

I don’t know when it started really. Perhaps it was Mom, but I don’t remember it being setting in stone. No, it was probably me. At some point in time, I looked at my holiday calendar, pointed a finger at Black Friday and the Saturday following Thanksgiving, and said “There, that is when we willContinue reading “The Holidays Are a Week Ahead of Me”

I have been writing for over ten years, the last six years with a goal to publish; and self-publishing the last three years. Since I first began attending writing conventions, shows, and master classes, I have heard that I need to blog, but I fought against it. “What do I have to say that anyoneContinue reading “To Blog Or Not To Blog, That Is the Question! (AKA Becoming an Author)”

The Kindle version can now be ordered on Pre-Sale, to be delivered on Friday, September 15! Just in time for the weekend!