The Great Barometer
Mom didn’t like talking about menstruation, but she did tell me at least one thing: If you’re lucky enough to have a regular cycle, chart it so you won’t be taken unawares. I’m sure she didn’t specifically use those words (Mom would never say “taken unawares,” but that’s what came to mind when I sat…
Read MoreSee You at the Library!
I am so pleased to say I’ll be speaking at Wright Memorial Library in Oakwood, Ohio, on Thursday, September 21. That’s two weeks from today and World Alzheimer’s Day. On that night, I’ll give a behind-the-scenes look at my second novel, The Weight We Carry, which showcases the toll that navigating parents’ health crises can…
Read MoreLosing Herself in the Story: An Interview with Stacey Thomas
Every once in a while, I do a little call-out for authors to contact me if they’d like to be a part of this interview series. Author Stacey Thomas is one who heeded the call and messaged me, and I’m thrilled that she did! Stacey is a freelance writer in London with bylines in Daily…
Read MoreBaby Birds
Tim and I have never had just one child at home. We went from two adults and two cats to two adults, two cats, and two children in (what seemed like) the blink of an eye. As the years went by, the number of cats changed (and a dog was added and subtracted and added…
Read MorePeering Behind That Façade: An Interview with Allison Dickson
It’s not every day that the people I interview live near me, but today’s guest does. And, I crossed paths with her, in-person, before I knew who she was. If I could only go back in time, I’d deliver a dramatic fangirl moment to Allison Dickson. Allison has been writing for years, and in addition…
Read MoreDon’t Be Silent: An Interview with Micki Berthelot Morency
Author Micki Berthelot Morency is an author to watch. Her writing skillfully weaves character development with plot and setting, and she approaches difficult topics with grace. Her debut novel, The Island Sisters, which released earlier this year with BHC press, is a poignant look into four lives, all affected by domestic violence. The story was…
Read MoreDear Audiobook Narrator
Dear Audiobook Narrator, I’ve recently begun to listen to audiobooks, almost exclusively. My eyes have gotten tired from so many hours on the computer, and I also have a cataract developing in each eye (to be dealt with later this summer). Listening to audiobooks allows my eyes the rest they need and deserve. More importantly,…
Read More15: Birthday Mad Libs
Dear Melina, Holy shit, what can I say? Maybe I shouldn’t start a letter like that, especially a birthday one, but your mouth is pretty much as awful as mine, so I’m going with my gut here. It’s been a year, hasn’t it? That might truly be an understatement, but these days, it’s the best…
Read MoreKeely’s Done It Again!
Have you ever asked yourself what defines a romance novel? My guess is no, and if you’re new around here, you might wonder why I’d be asking the question in the first place. MasterClass writes that “a romance novel is a work of extended prose fiction with a theme of love.” When writers tackle romance, we…
Read MoreNo Choice but to Be Strong: An Interview with Roxana Trabulsi
Earlier in the year, a delightful email landed in my inbox from author Roxana Trabulsi. She’d received my name from a mutual connection and was inquiring about a possible book review. When I checked out her website, I knew immediately I wanted to hear from Roxana herself: front and center on her website is a…
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