PJ Fiala 
On Thanksgiving Day we went to my sister-in-law’s house and were asked to bring scalloped potatoes and ham. Now I’ve made it the same way for years but thought I’d look up something new. Turns out, the same recipe I’ve always used is still popular today, from the Betty Crocker Cookbook I received as a …
In one of my groups, we’ve been asking the question: “What’s your preference on book covers?” You all are sophisticated readers, so tell me, what’s your preference on book covers? Imagine you’re scrolling along ready to one click, which type of cover catches your eye first? Shirtless man, T-shirt man, Unbuttoned shirt man, Sexy Couple, …
We’re chatting today about the parallels between our writing and our real lives. They say write what you know and you’ll be fine. There’s a lot of truth to that. When we write what we know, we speak from experience and the feeling that needs to be associated with our stories comes through. Not so …
MISSING US by Traci Wooden-Carlisle is a story you’ll want to read more than once! Dr. Atherton Nathan, Terry, never imagined that the pact he made four decades ago would cost him what he treasured most – his family. Now that he has fulfilled his obligations he will do whatever it takes to win them …
I needed a quick and easy dessert this week and looked in the pantry to see what I had available. A box of brownie mix wasn’t going to go far enough for the 11 people I needed to serve so I scrounged in the fridge. I had a package of cream cheese. Hmmm. Grabbing my …
Reblogged from Authors4Veterans. After delivering our gift bags to Fisher House, it’s time to give you readers the chance to win one of these amazing bags. We have four insanely awesome bags to give away and the best news is they’ll be mailed out before Christmas, so enter for the chance for yourself or the …
This week’s topic is to review a book you’ve recently read. I’ve finally set aside time a few days per week to get back to the very thing that brought me to writing – reading. And thanks to the recommendation from an author I follow’s newsletter, I found Shelly Thacker. Granted I write contemporary, but …
MISSING THE GATE by Aubree Lane is heart felt and lovely. After a thirteen-year hiatus, Bella returns home to discover her aunt Lily high-strung and unpredictable, her dad a recovering alcoholic, and her inheritance in ruins. When Bella learns her uncle vanished the same day she and her mother fled from her father’s abuse, she enlists …
We were asked to bring a side dish to our grandson, Garrett’s, birthday party. The main dishes were lasagna and tortellini. What to bring for that? So, in thinking that everything on the dinner table needs to be a different color, I chose green and then decided on Broccoli-Cheese casserole. I found this recipe on …
Welcome to the Sweet & Steamy Giveaway, hosted by Sunrise Author Services! Hello! I’m pleased to be part of this amazing giveaway hosted by Sunrise Author Services. The grand prize for the giveaway is a $100 Gift Card to Amazon or B&N (winner’s choice) AND a bunch of e-copies of books written by the authors …
