Book Review, Books, Emotional Support Animals, Faith and Spirituality, Fun, Life Coaching, Nature, Recovery, Writing

Happy Fall!

To say I love autumn is an understatement. A HUGE one! But since fall goes so fast, starting early makes it last longer. ๐Ÿ™‚ Pumpkin spice everything; sweaters; hoodies; fingerless writing gloves;ย the smell of leaves and the sound as they crunch beneath my feet when I walk or run; the changing colors in nature; the… Continue reading Happy Fall!

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Back to Routine–Day 4

I'm on day 4 of back to my writing routine after taking most of the summer off. That said, I didn't really take it "off," but deviated from my usual routine... okay, I completely abandoned my routine. There, I said it. Back-to-school season has always given me renewed energy and motivation long after I graduated… Continue reading Back to Routine–Day 4

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Summertime…What Does it Mean to You?

What do your summers look like? Structured? Loosey-goosey? In the past, I've allowed myself more downtime during the summer months, yet held a "loose" schedule. But as much as I love summer, I decided to give myself a break this year and fly by the seat of my pants, enjoying each day as each moment unfolds.… Continue reading Summertime…What Does it Mean to You?

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Release Day Tomorrow!

Inn the Spirit of Murder, book one in the Spirit Lake Mysteries, releases Wednesday, July 24th, by The Wild Rose Press. I'm absolutely thrilled that N.N. Light gave it a 5-star review! The kitchen is closed. Except for murder. Six-year-sober life coach and skeptic, Andie Rose Kaczmarek, and her red retriever emotional support animal, Aspen,… Continue reading Release Day Tomorrow!

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Smashwords Annual Summer/Winter Sale!

It's so hard to believe that there are only four days left in June! When I was younger, I poo-pooed the saying "Time goes faster as you get older." In my young brain, time was time, and it was the same for everyone. Not So! The older I get, the faster time slips through my… Continue reading Smashwords Annual Summer/Winter Sale!

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Summertime Funtime

What a fun beginning to summer. Okay, so summer hasn't "officially" started yet, but we don't need a calendar to tell us when to begin the season, do we? To be honest, I'm usually enjoying the newness of every season before its "official" start. ๐Ÿ™‚ Last Friday I took part in a Literary Circus. Talk… Continue reading Summertime Funtime

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Now Up for Preorder!

Join Andie Rose, her ESA red retriever, Aspen, and Sister Alice as they solve a murder with a little help from their friend, the resident ghost.

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New Release Date for Inn The Spirit of Murder

My publisher has emailed to let me know the release date for Inn the Spirit of Murder has been bumped up from August 12th to July 24th! Preorders will go up soon. I'll send a reminder for those who are interested. The kitchen is closed; Except for murder. Also, like to read, discuss anything about… Continue reading New Release Date for Inn The Spirit of Murder

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Discovering New Favorite Authors

Don't you just love it when you stumble across a new author who changes your world? An author whose stories are so poignant and real and beautiful that you want to live there forever. Other than one Hallmark-style contemporary women's fiction novel, The Inheritance, I write mysteries, both cozies and clean romantic suspense. So 60%… Continue reading Discovering New Favorite Authors

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Coming August 12th!

The kitchen is closed. Except for murder. Six-year-sober life coach and skeptic, Andie Rose Kaczmarek, and her red retriever emotional support animal, Aspen, become the new owners of the surmised haunted Spirit Lake Inn in Minnesota. When Andie Rose finds a body in the innโ€™s kitchen, she fears it will be the death of whatโ€™s… Continue reading Coming August 12th!