As someone who’s written a lot of books, I’ve come to appreciate a few things about the writing process. The first is that no book ever writes itself. I’ve never become so engrossed in a story that I’ve lost track of time or wondered how I was able …
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Announcing the Amish Snowbird Getaway
Join Amy, Suzanne, Shelley, and their guests for fun and fellowship in Sarasota, Florida. Spend time in the sun with some of your favorite authors, share a slice of pie with fellow readers, and celebrate your shared appreciation for the Amish way of …
The Passing of the Rib Roast
We passed on a rib roast on Saturday. It was a significant event, mainly because it involved a bit of a drive from Colorado Springs to Castle Rock. The highway in between the two locations (not-so-affectionately called The Gap) is under construction …
Save The Last Dance!
Three years ago, in November of 2017, I went to New York City with my daughter Lesley. We were both there for work. I was meeting with my publishing house and Lesley, who was just starting out as an agent, had some meetings with …
Maybe I’ll ‘See’ You in Ohio!
I'm so pleased to share that I've been invited to speak at the Willoughby Eastlake Library via Zoom and Facebook Live on Thursday February 4th at 6:30 pm, EST. The library will also be working with a local bookstore to sell books-each with a signed …
Almost 100 Books
One of my worst traits as a writer is that I’m horrible with timelines. I’m not referring to deadlines-I’m actually really good at turning in work on time. I’m talking about days of the week and all sorts of assorted time references in my books. I …
