Books Make the Best Gifts
Forget the latest gadgets and tech toys: books are always my favorite presents. If you need some last-minute gift ideas, consider buying a book for
December 20, 2018
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I’d Like a Book Title, Please
Have you ever tried an online book title generator? They’re hilarious! Lately, stress has been bringing on more wrinkles and gray hairs, so one day
July 3, 2018
Colorful Writing (aka Bad Comparisons)
I got a fun idea a few years ago from a writing conference. A visiting author shared how she sometimes used those paper color strips
June 29, 2018
Revising Fun with Wordles
Some people hate revising, but I love it. I get excited when I’m able to make a character more interesting, tighten up a plot, get
February 23, 2018
My Inspiration for “The French Impressionist”
A Facebook post and a sleepless night led to the writing of a 250-page novel. No, really. I struggle with insomnia. A lot. At times
January 16, 2018
Random Thoughts on the Upcoming Holidays–(And Please Don’t Judge Me!)
Thanksgiving is coming, and I can’t wait! I love roast turkey, pumpkin pie and every single unhealthy side dish that’s become a tradition for our
November 7, 2017
Happy Rocks
Recently I was with my youngest, waiting for my husband to come running across the suspension bridge in our town, since he was taking part
October 23, 2017
Fight Bullies by Speaking Out
My kids and I recently started a new school year. The girls are in school and I work in one, so the beginning of September
September 7, 2017
Meme Contest Entries
I said I’d choose my favorite meme by August 8th. I’m only about a week late, right? Well, I took all of the comments and
August 16, 2017
It’s a Meme Contest!
I enjoy some of the memes that are often passed around on the internet. When my sister showed me this photo, I had to share
July 25, 2017
The Haunted House That Isn’t
I recently visited the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California. I’ve wanted to see that place for a long time, because it’s said to
July 7, 2017
Meet My 2016 Pitch Wars Mentors: Abby Cooper and Gail Nall
Ever since I started writing, I’ve had the chance to meet some amazing people. Today I’m going to share an experience I had meeting (in
June 26, 2017
Waterlogged Book Covers
I recently read the haunting novel: “Fear the Drowning Deep” by Sarah Glenn Marsh and absolutely loved it. The wonderful writing and story were what
April 21, 2017
A Cup of Sweetness
Even though this post includes a recipe at the end, this is not a “cooking by the books” post. This is simply my take on
April 7, 2017
Kids with Special Powers
I was reading a YA novel called Fragile Spirits, part of the Souls series by Mary Lindsay, when my youngest child asked me what it
February 20, 2017
About Italy, Facebook, and Pinhead Assumptions
*Post originally published on 11/27/15 Not long ago, I ran into an old, ahem, “friend,” someone who had served in the same LDS mission that
February 1, 2017
Reluctant Readers
When Your Kid is a Reluctant Reader: What’s a Smug, Self-Assured Parent to Do? Yes, I was a smug parent. I admit it. I figured
July 25, 2016
My Creative Writing Process
Index Cards, Glue Sticks, and Google Earth: My Eclectic Creative Process I’ve loved books all my life, and about seven years ago, I decided that
September 22, 2014
My Secret Hopes and Favorite Quotes – Flavia Forever!
“Heaven must be a place where the library is open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.No…eight days a week. (Flavia De Luce)” If
June 20, 2013
