On My Bookshelf
The Perfect Guests
"A thrilling gothic house party mystery" In person, Raven Hall is even grander than she'd imagined—even with damage from a fire decades before—but the walls seem to have eyes. As day turns to night, Sadie starts to feel that there’s something off...
The Last Wife
When I read Karen Hamilton's last book - The Perfect Girlfriend, I was blown away by how utterly deceptive the main character was. From the moment I read the book I knew she was deceptive, it was a fact the author didn't shy away from. Every...
Stranger in the Lake
If I had to describe Kimberly Belle's latest novel I would have to use: Captivating, Dark and Mesmerizing. And yet, even as I write them, they don't reveal just how absolutely dark and intoxicating this book is. It's not a secret I'm a fan of...
BOOKS ON MY #TBR PILE:
Books I’ve Enjoyed:
Ask The Author: Stillwater Series
Question: "Will there be more books in the Stillwater Bay series?" I'm so glad you asked! Short...
Saving Abby Goodreads Challenge
This month there are so many awesome things happening...stay tuned! For now...add Saving Abby to...
Change your excuse and see what happens
I want to encourage you a little. I hope you don't mind. Do you remember your last 'light bulb'...
Saving Abby Cover Release
It seems like I've been waiting forever to share with you the cover of my upcoming release -...
Listed as one of the 20 Best Books of 2015 written by women!
Good Housekeeping recently shared a post from RedBookMagazine about the 20 best books of 2015...
My favorite 2015 book…you must read it!
We all love the book lists that readers like you and I put out...you can find them all over the...
Writing The Word Game
Yesterday was the release of my latest novel - The Word Game. Here's a little message I created...
My Vacation Reading List
Normally you'd expect to read post like this at the beginning of summer...right? Vacation reading...
Ask the Author: Life with Deadlines
Question: You mentioned your book is due in a matter of days. What is your life like at home right...
Notes from me to you
5 Simple Steps To Self Publishing
Congratulations - your book is ready to go live and be read by hundreds and thousands of readers...and you're just realizing the road ahead can seem a little daunting. It doesn't have to be. I know self publishing can seem overwhelming but if you follow these 5...
Writing The Word Game
Yesterday was the release of my latest novel - The Word Game. Here's a little message I created for readers...enjoy! [youtube_video] https://youtu.be/06AkGUcDkgA [/youtube_video] I'm sure I'll say this for every novel I write, but this one really made me nervous. This...
Gingery Pumpkin Scones – a perfect Fall treat
Gingery Pumpkin Scones Author: adapted from Taste of Home Serves: 8 Ingredients 2 Cups all-purpose flour 7 Tbsp plus 1 tsp sugar, divided 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp baking soda 5 Tbsp cold butter, divided 1...
Cinnamon Muffins
While on vacation, I came across this delicious treat...or snack 😉 I hope you'll enjoy these sweet muffins as much as I do. Cinnamon Muffins Author: adapted from Food Network Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 12 Ingredients 1 1⁄2 cups...
Ask the Author: Life with Deadlines
Question: You mentioned your book is due in a matter of days. What is your life like at home right now? Crazy busy or are you cool, calm and collected? ~ anonymous Great question! Cool, calm and collected I am not! Let's see...my children begin school September 1st...
Mom Guilt and Learning Experiences
I used to hear about the dreaded "mom guilt" when it came to kids but I never fully understood what they meant. I mean, sure, I carried the heavy weight of always wondering if I was being the best mom I could be to my toddlers, if I was feeding them the right foods,...
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