From one mother to another…
Raising three teenage girls is tough. Add in learning disabilities,
suicide & depression and it’s a miracle I’m not an alcoholic.
Raise your hand if you understand…
Why Are We Still Arguing About Publishing Paths?
It's 2015 and yet it feels like we've stepped back a few years when it comes to authors insecurities. In 2005 when my first book was published, I remember the condescension from other authors when they realized my book was published by winning a contest with a small...
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Chocolate Mousse Cake Author: adapted from Martha Stewart and Epicurious Ingredients [b]For the Cake:[/b] 1/2 cup unbleached, all purpose flour 1/2 cup corn starch pinch cinnamon 4 eggs, separated 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 tsp salt [b]For the Mousse:[/b] 1 1/4...
Slow Simmered Beef Bourguignon
Slow Simmered Beef Bourguignon Author: adapted from Taste of Home Serves: 6 Ingredients 3 pounds stewing beef 3/4 tsp salt 3/4 tsp pepper 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1-1/2 cups beef broth 1-1/2 cups dry red wine or additional beef broth, divided 3/4 pound med fresh...
Do We Still Need Pen Names?
Back in 2011 I blogged about What's In A Pen Name and I find I'm still getting responses to it (some I don't publish because, well...I don't need arguments or derogatory comments to be listed here). At lot has changed since 2011 in the realm of publishing. So much...
Easy 100 Calorie Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
100 Calorie Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cups Author: adapted from Cooking Light Ingredients 2/3 cup dark chocolate chips 4 tbsp. creamy peanut butter 2 tsp. coconut oil, warmed 1 mini muffin tin Instructions Step 1: Melt chocolate in the microwave, or in a double...
It’s Never Too Late For A Sweet Return
There's a soft side to me that loves sweet romances and because of that - and that is why I've decided to create the Love So Sweet series. There's something about lost loves, true love, sweet surrender and soul mates that touches our hearts...and when you add in...
I found the PERFECT Trip Planner to Europe! #travelholic
Are you a #travelholic like me who is constantly dreaming of vacations to Europe, of taking chocolate tours, of walking the streets of history, of drinking authentic coffee and pastries and seeing the amazing sights? I'm in the middle of planning another trip to...
When Do Writers Need To Escape?
Every once in a while it's important as a writer to run away. To escape. To go somewhere by themselves without any distractions. Why? To finish a novel that is due any day. I know of several author friends who have done this and I used to be envious. I used to think...
Polynesian Meatballs
Polynesian Meatballs Author: Adapted from Better Homes & Gardens cookbook Ingredients 1 beaten egg 1/4 cup find dry bread crumbs 1 Tbsp snipped fresh parsley or cilantro 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground red pepper 1 Lb lean ground beef 1/4...
A Thank You Gift from Me to You
To start off the new year, I wanted to say THANK YOU to you, my amazing readers and what better way than to give you deals on some of my favorite books and give you the opportunity to win some sweet treats! return to halfway I'm excited to announce that the latest in...