

Supermom - Take 2
In March, I wrote a blog post entitled “Supermom”. It was a tribute, of sorts, to my (our) son, who was turning 25. As June is my...


Memorial Day Thoughts
I live in a small town in California, a town known for ranching and close community ties. This small town of mine has built an...


Happy Birthday
Many of you know that I lost my dear friend to breast cancer in 2010. She is who “Losing Faith” is loosely based on. Her loss is one of...


Celebrating Mother's Day
It’s no secret that my kids are my whole world. They are kind, respectful, mature….all the things you would expect me to say. As we moms...


Recipe of the Month
For the month of May, I bring to you another of my Mom’s fantastical creations. This one is our Christmas morning must-have, although my...


Celebrating The Years
This month the hubby and I celebrate 28 years of marriage. I know…that’s a long, long time. Time – for me at least – that has quite...


A Few Thoughts on Self-Doubt
I have a theory....that self-doubt is as necessary to the writing process as the writing itself. Sounds strange, huh? Let me explain. I’d...


Cherishing The Days
When your kids are born it feels like you'll have them forever. They're so tiny, so helpless, so reliant on you for every little thing....


Recipe of the Month
This month’s recipe is by far one that I make ALL the time. It is perfect for a crowd. The original recipe was given to my mom years ago...


A Very Good Idea
I’ve been asked many times where the ideas for my stories come from. I wish I could say that I’m brilliant and I spend months – years –...