I’m exhausted. Not for fun reasons like wild partying or insane writing frenzies. I blame the puppy. As a rule, I don’t fall asleep before 1am, midnight if I’m sick. And even though hubby takes the puppy out when he gets up (5:30 in the morning – ack) she’s still up at [...]

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and successes achieved. ~~ Helen Keller
As much as I’d prefer a life of ease and quiet, I have to admit, its been the difficult times that forced me to [...]

Tawny Weber’s characters generate enough heat to melt the polar ice cap! I double-dare you to pick up this book.
– New York Times Bestseller Vicki Lewis Thompson

I love Thanksgiving. It brings together so many of my favorite things, food and cooking (really, despite the ugly rumors started by my husband and children, I do love to cook), family and friends, and that special time to remember the blessings of the year and reflect on how bountiful they are in my [...]

I realize winter is still a few weeks away, but its starting to chill down here in sunny California. The last few nights have been filled with fog, and its definitely becoming slipper weather (as opposed to bare foot weather the rest of the year).
My daughter and I were talking tonight about [...]