Tuffy and Other Happy Things First off, let me start by apologizing. It’s been way too long since I sat down and wrote one of these—way too long since I had the emotional energy to write one. This...Read More
Having spent yesterday doing a multitude of tasks, from enjoying a wonderful lunch with my kids to finishing a bit of last minute Christmas shopping. This morning I’m curled up in my chair, snuggled...Read More
The End of 2018 to the Beginning of 2019 2018 has been a good year. I stepped out of my comfort zone and traveled to England and it was a wonderful adventure. The Bold Strokes Book Festival in Notting...Read More
Summer—GCLS—And Writing It’s been a super busy summer so far this year. GCLS was fantastic, as usual. It was so awesome to see old friends and meet new ones during the whirlwind of conference da...Read More
Friends Without Benefits I know it’s been way too long since I’ve written anything here. I’ve been super busy writing the characters that keep talking in my head. That’s normal, ask any writer...Read More
Labor Day Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer. This is bittersweet for me because, although, I absolutely love the summer sunshine, fall is my favorite time of year. The brisk weather energizes me...Read More
When you read a novel, the pace should be smooth, the story should flow, and the character’s head you’re in should be clear. You shouldn’t have to stop and think about which character’s feelin...Read More
It’s Independence Day weekend and the sky is full of fireworks here in Oklahoma. Every kid in town is at the fireworks stand spending their hard earned money on fire in the sky. When I was a kid, th...Read More