At the start of the new year, I enjoy reviewing the list of goals I hoped to accomplish in the previous year, just to check in with myself and see if my intentions are on track. Did I accomplish my 2022 goals? Did I fall …
Read MoreLooking for Holiday Books?
I hope Christmas in Cave Creek: A Lucy Vaughn Mystery, is at the top of Santa’s list! But if you’ve already read all of Lucy’s adventures, and need something to tide you over until the next one, check out all these book giveaways!
Read MoreBookFest Award Winner!
I’m so thrilled to announce that Christmas in Cave Creek: A Lucy Vaughn Mystery was selected to win an Honorable Mention award for best Women’s – Mystery at the Fall 2022 BookFest! Thank you to the BookFest, thank you to my editor, and thank you …
Read MoreLucky Lucy’s Sweepstakes for Literature Lovers
There’s a new section listed on the menu at the top of the page which just might make you a winner! Fans of the Lucy Vaughn Mystery Series know that Lucy Vaughn loves to enter sweepstakes, a character trait based on my own love for …
Read MoreLucy Vaughn Mystery Series is now available in PAPERBACK!
OK, so many of you have been writing to me asking if the Lucy Vaughn Mystery Series will ever be in paperback. I get it – you love the feel of a book in your hands! The look of an attractive book cover on your …
Read More2021 Accomplishments / 2022 Goals
As we head into 2022, I want to wish all my readers and followers a Happy New Year! I would love to hear about your reading or writing accomplishments in the past year, and some of your goals or resolutions for next year. Here are …
Read MoreBlack Friday Deal!
**The Black Friday Deal has ended but you can still purchase Christmas in Cave Creek for only $2.99 or read free with Kindle Unlimited!**
Read MoreCoping With Tragedy Through Writing
On Monday, the unthinkable happened in my own community when a man opened gunfire in the Boise Towne Square Mall, killing two people and injuring multiple others. We have seen tragedies of this sort play out many times in various locations, and dealing with grief, …
Read MoreNaNoWriMo 2021: Plotting & Pantsing
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is just 2 weeks away! I have been participating in the challenge of writing a 50,000-word novel during the month of November since 2009. I have only “won” twice. The difference between the years that I won versus the years …
Read MorePrompt Story: It Turns Out…
I organize a prompt writing group that meets online once a week to share writing we create based on various prompts. The exercises are meant to develop and solidify a writing habit and to help get the creative juices flowing. You never know when a …
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