Cool Weather Comforts
This week's Romance Writers Weekly theme is all about our favorite cool weather comfort foods. Alas, it is a bit tricky for me, not from the standpoint of food, you've seen my Historical Foodie posts, there is nothing I love more than cooking. Well, except maybe writing. The trouble comes from being in Southern California where the temperatures are still…
A Year of New Beginnings
Happy New Year! There is an online comic strip that I just adore called The Awkward Yeti. It is the brain child of Nick Seluk and one of its features is the Adventures of Heart and Brain. I love Heart and Brain. Heart is so fun-loving and eager and ready for whatever happens next while Brain is steady and cautious and hesitant.…
Looking Back...Looking Ahead
The New Year approaches and it is time for a look back. With all that has happened socially and politically, I can't say I'm sad to see this year come to a close. But at the same time, so much has happened personally and professionally that I am a little sad to see it come to an end. So here's a…
Break The Rules
Avoid adverbs at all costs. I am a member of several writing groups on social media. Most of the time they are wonderful places full of writers eager to share their successes, disappointments, ask questions and help each other out in any way possible. Like any online community, even writing groups have their share of trolls, but most of the…
What are YOU reading this summer?
Last Monday was Memorial Day - the day to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. Here in the US Memorial Day is also referred to as the unofficial start of the Summer Season, even though the first official day of the summer isn't until June, 21. Begin countdown...NOW! Coworkers, friends and my colleagues in…