Her Steady Pace
My grandmother was one of those incredibly patient people. She’d grown up on a farm in a day and age when you didn’t always have what you wanted or needed at the tap of your fingers, whether it be food, family, or fun. She loved…
Books, Barbecues, and Good Shows
Signing First a BIG thank you to Maria and Scott at Escape Fiction for putting on a signing for both me and the lovely Diana Pharaoh Francis on Sunday! Second, an even BIGGER thank you to readers who came out to chat with us, and…
In The Win Pile
One more reminder! I’ll be signing alongside the fabulous Diana Pharaoh Francis Saturday, August 24th – 4:00 – Escape Fiction in Salem Oregon I’ll also be giving away one of these: Hell Bent, book #1 in the spinoff Broken Magic series won’t be out until…
Cleaning Cupboards
I have a terrible urge to organize my house. I guess if I really wanted to get into the reasoning behind this strange urge, it involves the satisfaction of finishing something and seeing the immediate results of achieving a set goal. Instant gratification is a…
Flowers and Giant Robots
This is one of the sunflowers my son and I planted this spring. It’s about nine feet tall, and stands in a row with other sunflowers along the south side of the house. I’m sort of in love with these big, happy flowers, the tallest…
Strong Writing, Strong Living
I’m going to make this a quick post since my web server has been down most the day and I’m not sure how long I’ll have access to my page. I’ve been reading a few posts from authors about how important it is to find…