Why I Love Goodreads

by | Jul 11, 2016 | Notebook

Are you on Goodreads? I’ve been on it for a couple of years now and I love it as a reader and as an author. Goodreads is my online place to keep track of all of the books I want to read. It’s my ongoing #tbr – to be read – list. I read about a...

In Twenty Years Book Review

by | Jul 1, 2016 | Book Reviews, Notebook

I had the privilege of reading Allison Winn Scotch’s new book, In Twenty Years, before today’s publication date. I have loved Allison’s other books including, The Theory of Opposites, so I dove into In Twenty Years eagerly and it didn’t...

What is Forks, Knives, and Spoons?

by | Jun 29, 2016 | Notebook

I’m happy to announce that I have an official title and publication date. I’m thrilled that my new novel, Forks, Knives, and Spoons, will be out April 18, 2017. I’m often asked: What the inspiration for this book? 26 years ago, my mom and dad took me...

Writing Life

by | Jun 11, 2016 | Notebook, Writing Process

This post first appeared on Mother’s Circle in January, 2013 as I was making a commitment to myself to follow my dream of becoming an author. Do you have a book in you? Be inspired … Writing has always been something I’ve loved. I got my first diary when I...