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…
Celebrating with Cheesecake!
Not only is it National Cheesecake Day...but we're also going to be celebrating my birthday (it was last week but I was away and my kids always love an excuse for cake! wait...who am I kidding...so do I). One of my favorite cheesecakes of all time is a chocolate chip...
Reading List for August
One thing I love about attending book signings with multiple authors is that my book list expands with some awesome finds! Right now I'm immersed in the Outlander series and I can't wait for the series to start on TV! Who else is with me on this? I'll admit, it's been...
Review Team Openings
With so many releases out this year, I'd love to invite you to be part of my review team. Just fill out this form below and expect an email from Melissa (assistant@steenaholmes.com)! List of upcoming releases: Return to Sender - August 12th Before the Storm -...
On Working With Amazon
Click on image to read the magazine. So cool!
Can Anyone Self Publish Successfully?
I get so many emails from authors wanting to know if they can self publish and how. First off - YES - anyone can self publish. My eleven year old has and I know of a ninety-year old great grandmother who recently self published her own collection of quilt designs. I...
Chocolate Krispy Treats
On a hot summer day - the last thing you want to do is start the oven to do some baking. These treats are so easy to make, and with a little arm muscle, even the kids can do them! My personal favorite is when chocolate is added - like I've done! Chocolate Krispie...
July’s Reading List
Ahh Summer! Long days at the beach, quiet evenings outside on the patio reading a book I can't wait to get lost in...I love summer reading - don't you? Here's what's on my reading list for the month. Tell me ... have you read any of them?
Easy Homemade Ice Cream
There is nothing I love more than homemade ice cream. Maybe it's the smooth texture, the creaminess - or maybe it's that I know exactly what is in my ice cream. Either way... the day I bought a small ice cream maker was the smartest day in the history of summer days...
Words: They Can Make or Break Your Credibility
In the heat of the moment, it's really hard to remember that it's so important to watch the things we say. As authors, it's something we really need to be aware of, no matter what the situation is. Yes, it's okay to get upset about an issue and want to use your...
Our children need to be protected, but is this the right way?
Safety is a right, not a privilege. Especially when it comes to our children. As a mother, it hurts my heart to know that my children are not guaranteed this right, that their safety - especially in a school setting - is not something they can take for granted...