Shelley Sommers

Although it is past the usual New Year’s resolution timeframe, and people’s resolutions are likely forgotten by now, I’ve been thinking about what makes a good life. Each of my books includes recipes of food that the characters have eaten.

On an average day, how many decisions do you think you make? Most people would probably guess a dozen, maybe less. If you consider all the many choices you might make, according to Eva Krockow of the University of Leicester

Living in a small, old-fashioned community when I was a divorced mom years ago was a challenge. I made the choice so my son and I could have a more peaceful life in a small village that seemed to have

Dear Friends, Being surrounded by books is a happy state for me. I love it! Most of my books are in storage in another state with all of my major possessions. I miss the many books that are in storage.

Dear Friends, I have some treats coming for you! Later this month, I’ve invited Jane Rohde, a long-time writer, to be my guest columnist. Her writing ranges from children’s stories to steamy romance. Also, I’d like to share early details

The above title, from a carol I performed in chorus many years ago, popped into my head when I thought about what to wish people for the holiday season. I’m careful these days about not offending anyone with religious, sexist,

Traveling has always been a favorite pastime of mine. Meeting new people, seeing unusual places, learning about nature, customs, and lives fascinates me. When my husband and I set out on our adventure to find a new home on the

My historian husband commented that possibly some of the iconic Thanksgiving dinner story was a myth. After all, there were no journalists back then. Historians aren’t certain there was even a turkey on the table. He suggested we should be

No, I’m not a grizzled old wise man. Or an enigma like Yoda. Lately, I’ve been hearing mentions of being happy. But no one seems to be sure how to accomplish that. I don’t promise to provide all the wisest

I remind myself that I’m a fiction writer now, no longer a journalist reporting on non-fiction. If the improbable happens, it’s time for me to take notes and use it for raw material for my characters and their situations. But