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LATEST ARTICLES ( 1611 )

• The Annual Birthday Post: You Can’t Teach an Old Dog New Tricks. Or Can You?

  

  Another year older, and a lot has changed. And so another birthday has landed on my doorstep. I’m sitting here staring at the empty page, trying to come up... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Do You Google While You Watch? And Other Thoughts…

  

  I was thinking about the shows that my husband and I tend to watch on television. Most of them require me to Google while I watch, meaning they are typically... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Book Reviews Are Coming In: Here’s What Readers Are Saying

  

  I can’t thank my friends, family, and readers enough for all the help you’ve given me to spread the word about The Letters in the Books. Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thank You All!!!

  

  Yesterday, I shared these videos on social media. We had a great book launch, and the novel reached number 9 in “hot new releases” on Amazon in the... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Book Launch! The Letters in the Books Now Available

  

  So excited to share this story with you! Good morning, sunshines! I have been waiting for weeks to be able to say that The Letters in the Books is now available. Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Smell of Coffee in the Morning

  Last week, I was in my bathroom and could smell the scent of coffee wafting through the house, through the vents. My son was home, spending his last week as a... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• One Week to the Publication of The Letters in the Books

  

  Dear Eva, Lily, Reid, Dimitri, and Meg, It seems our time together has come to an end. The five of you have been living inside my head for more than two years... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How Brene Brown’s Research Influenced My Novel

  

  Over the last few years, I’ve become enamored with Brené Brown’s research, specifically with regard to empathy, vulnerability, and shame. On campus, I’ve... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Iberostar Grand Bavaro: A Truly Memorable Place

  

  Close your eyes and imagine a place filled with sunshine, palm trees, and a stiff breeze off the ocean. Imagine an elegant and meticulously kept resort replete... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Process of Getting to a Book Cover

  

  My newest novel, The Letters in the Books, is just weeks away from launching. I’m super excited about this one, as it was two full years in the making. Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• On the Eve of My Son’s College Graduation…

  Well, the day has come. Our first-born child, Matthew, will be graduating from college tomorrow, so if you’ll permit me, I’d like to reminisce for a few moments. Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• After Two Years, We Almost Have Lift Off

  

  What is the process you go through to publish a novel? I'm sharing mine. Warning: there are a lot of steps. Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Friday Fodder: My Obsession with Letters & Journals

  

  If you’ve been following my blog for a while, first, THANK YOU. Second, you may have read previous posts about writing letters and letter writing, because I’m... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lots of News & Updates to Share :-)

  

  Hello, my friends. I hope you are all well. I know it’s been a while, and I apologize for that. I also apologize that my podcasts have stalled. They will be... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why I Stopped Having Oscar Parties

  

  This could be the shortest post in the world, or the longest, but for your sake, I’ll make it as succinct as possible. I stopped having Oscar parties because I... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Favorite Villain

  

  The other day in class, one of my students told me that he decided to re-watch Game of Thrones. We’ve talked about this show before in class. Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Watch Your Step, Distracted Walking Can Cause an Injury

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  Posted on 22 March 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sunday Positive Thoughts (Post The Chosen)

  

  It’s been nice to hear that many of you were inspired by my recent post about how moved I was by the The Chosen, a series about the life of Jesus Christ from th... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Podcast 5: What I’ve Learned From Reading Other Authors

  

  The Things I’ve Learned from Reading, Podcast 5 The Podcast: The Transcript: When I was a child, my mother says I was always on the move and didn’t really have... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Podcast 4: The Things I Learned as an Older Online Student

  

  Podcast here: TRANSCRIPT: In 2009, I went back to school to pursue a Master’s of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing. I’d already earned one master’s degree in... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION