This past week we were planning our family meal and I was in the mood for something different. I found a recipe for Oriental Broccoli Slaw Salad and gave it a try. I must tell you, we were busy working on the landscaping over the weekend didn’t fully read the directions, just the ingredients. So, a …
I’m excited to introduce you to Gail Chianese. I met Gail this year at the Barbara Vey Reader Appreciation Weekend. Gail was standing in line with Regina Kyle and Stacey Joy Netzel and I stepped in line right behind them. Gail is very sweet and I enjoyed meeting her immensely. We ended up having drinks …
This week on Open Book Blog Hop we’re celebrating Memorial Day. Please join us as we each share how we celebrate and remember those who died to ensure our freedom. My family has strong military roots. Both of my grandfathers served in the Army. It’s actually how my parents met. One grandfather, Ollie Spencer, …
P.j. MacLayne is a fantastic author and one of the authors who has written a story for the Stories of Sun, Sand & Sea 11 Beaches – Anything Can Happen anthology, which is now available for pre-order. P.j.’s character, Lando Soldati has agreed to be interviewed, so without further ado, meet Lando Soldati. 1. Q. …
A couple of years ago, my daughter-in-law, Shaina, made this delicious coffee cake. It’s a bit time intensive, but sooooooo darn good. Give this recipe a try and let me know what you think of it. Or, if you have one to share, send it on over. We all love to try new recipes. …
I’m super excited to introduce you to Kylie Gilmore, who I’ve been privileged to meet through some mutual friends and then in some author groups we are both in. Kylie is a fantastic author, and has been so helpful to myself and other authors seeking advice and just bouncing ideas off of. Please enjoy a …
This week on Open Book Blog Hop we’re discussing the outline. Actually we’re discussing how we begin an outline. I don’t outline my stories. I have an idea of what I think the book and characters will be about before I start, but often things change during the writing process and how I thought the …
I have joined together will ten fabulous authors to bring you Stories of Sun, Sand and Sea – 11 Beaches, Anything Can Happen. These are short stories by best-selling and award winning authors pulled together for your beach reading enjoyment. The collection includes a bit of suspense, mystery and yes, romance. Available at all major …
Last week I introduced you to Blake Duncan, Stephany Tullis’ character from Beach Baby Blues, which will release in our anthology, Stories of Sun, Sand and Sea on June 28, 2016. This week, Valerie J. Clarizio has tempted the sometimes irascible Talia Johnson from Pandemonium on the Pen ]]> First, a quick note about Talia. Talia …
A while back I posted a baked macaroni and cheese recipe. This led Rhianna to email me her recipe. (Which I love, by the way, please feel free to share your recipes, we all eat and love to try new things.) This recipe looks fabulous and I’m eager to try it out. Thank you so much …
