OMG – Samantha Chase is in the house!

Hey folks, Samantha Chase is in the house this week!  Yay!  So, come on in, get comfy and check out Samantha’s post and, well, her books… Hey, Patti! Super excited to be here today!! Okay, so I know I’ve read this from other authors in the spotlight and it’s very true – it’s kind of …

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Childhood Reading – Does it shape you?

Childhood Reading – does it shape a person? My first reaction is, how can it not?  I grew up in a family that didn’t value books. But through school we were taught to read and I found that losing myself in a book was a great escape.  I traveled worlds far and wide while hiding …

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What’s going on with your books?

I’ve had a few emails from readers this week asking me why they can’t find my books.  First of all, Thank You for asking.  I can’t tell you how happy it makes me that you are looking for them.  So, Yippee! Let me explain, my former publisher, Booktrope, went out of business on May 31, …

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Fawke DeSantos from Dead End Beach is here!

Continuing the series interviews for the characters in Stories of Sun, Sand and Sea – 11 Beaches, Anything can happen, this week Cherime MacFarlane has interviewed Fawke DeSantos.  Fawke’s is quite the character and the story is a great way to cap off our anthology. Dead End Beach, Fawke DeSantos interview. The road on Homes …

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Oriental Broccoli Slaw Salad

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 …

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Gail Chianese is in the Author Spotlight

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 …

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Memorial Day

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, …

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Lando Soldati from Love on the Rocks is here.

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. …

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Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

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.   …

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Kylie Gilmore is in the Author Spotlight

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 …

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