Dear Friend, I know, some people think about Valentine’s Day as just another celebration that’s not real. If you feel inclined to celebrate love, I encourage you to celebrate that in whatever way makes you happy! VALENTINE’S DAY─WHAT IS LOVE?
WORDS, WORDS, WORDS: WHEN ONE WORD MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE
Dear Friend, As an author, my most important tool is words. Words comprise everything I write. Thinking of words, just the right words, takes effort. When I’m writing, sometimes I even dream of words to write as I’m waking up.
BE KIND, MIND–THE GAP, and DON’T RUN AMOK
Dear Friends, By now, you’ve probably read at least a dozen blogs or notes about New Year’s resolutions. Put those aside. Try the following approaches: BE KIND By being kind, I mean it for yourself, others, and the universe. Lately,
COMFORT AND JOY
Dear Friends, Depending on where you live, your temperature is likely above freezing─a good sign for late December. My wishes for you, as we head toward a new year, are for comfort and joy, the title of this blog. ALERT!!!
BLANKETED with. . . MANURE: HOW CHATEAU MARIS SAVED THEIR VINEYARD
Dear Friends ~ During my month of travel to France and England, I enjoyed meeting many people and visited several vineyards. I especially looked forward to meeting Robert Eden, the inspiration behind Chateau Maris. During my research, he stood out
GRATITUDE
When I was a girl, we often visited my grandparents on Thanksgiving. My mom’s dad was my favorite, as he was a talented chef and included me in his preparations. Assigned the job of removing the turkey’s stuffing, I loved
SEEING RED OVER BLACK FRIDAY?
If you’re seeing RED over BLACK Friday coming up—and doesn’t it seem to extend for a longer period every year?—You’re not alone! I’m right there with you. I’ve made my peace with peeling away the rituals that take time. After
EUROPEAN ADVENTURE: VIEWING the CHATEAU HAUT-BAILLY VINEYARD in BORDEAUX
Relaxing with a glass of wine is no longer the same for me. I see things differently because I’ve researched vineyards and wineries so my books will be authentic. When I lift a glass, check the color, sniff the wine
Happy Fall, Readers and Friends!
As I promised, Nicole La Brocca has returned as our guest host this week. Her musings on developing fantasy are intriguing and offer readers insights into how an author can create new worlds with lush, rich environments. She’s particularly explicit
CREATING WORLDS
As an author, I’m always thinking of the setting, characters, and details of the world I’ve created for each book. I hope you’ve looked over the short story I’ve offered, The Bride Wore White. (Just sign up with the sign