Fun, Writing

Shear Deception Now Available!

Book two in the Melanie Hogan Mysteries, Shear Deception, is now available. Book three, Shear Malice, is in progress. Amazon, Welcome to the Bookstore When a body is discovered in the woods by Melanie’s Minnesota lake house, it nearly gets both her and her estranged mother, Violet, killed. Melanie retreats to the familiar and comfortable… Continue reading Shear Deception Now Available!

Faith and Spirituality, Family, Fun, Quotes

Women’s History Month

There are countless people who deserve recognition, but since March is women's history month in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, I've decided to spotlight one historical woman each week that has made a difference in my life in one way or another. Until I mention the first of four next week, following is a list… Continue reading Women’s History Month

Fun, Writing

Cover Reveal

Shear Deception Cover Reveal... When a body is discovered in the woods by Melanie’s Minnesota lake house, it nearly gets both her and her estranged mother, Violet, killed. Melanie retreats to the familiar and comfortable surroundings of the beauty salon she owns with her best friend Claire, but when the details surrounding the death begin… Continue reading Cover Reveal

Family, Fun, Writing

NaNoWriMo 2015

I've participated in, and loved, NaNoWriMo for the past three years. This year, however, I decided not to because I have two WIP's I really want to focus on editing. The problem? I'm not getting it done. I had a writing schedule that I followed faithfully for a while, but that "while" didn't last very… Continue reading NaNoWriMo 2015

Fun, Quotes, Writing

Research Life Hands On

While the Internet provides the virtual world at our fingertips, making it possible to do research for writing projects that we otherwise wouldn't be able to do, it's the hands-on research that benefits me the most. The times that get me out of my office and catapults me into the real world of experience. Of course, I… Continue reading Research Life Hands On

Fun, Quotes, Writing

RMFW Conference

This past weekend I attended the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writer's (RMFW) Conference in Westminster, Colorado. This was my first--but definitely not my last--with this group. I was impressed and blessed from the moment I arrived to the moment I left. The sessions offered were exactly what every writer needs to know in order to grow, not to… Continue reading RMFW Conference

Fun, Writing

Book Signing

This Saturday, September 5th, 1:00-3:00, I'm scheduled for a book signing at Welcome to the Bookstore. For those in the area, I would love to see you there! For those who aren't in the area, your positive thoughts and prayers would be immensely appreciated. I love people, I really do, and I'm always up for good conversation… Continue reading Book Signing

Fun, Nature, Quotes

Timeout Tuesday

It's been a while since I've done a Timeout Tuesday, and with the beautiful scenery from my trip to the mountains last weekend, I figured today's the day. So pour a cup of tea/coffee/drink of choice, and wander with mother nature.  “I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery—air, mountains, trees, people. I thought,… Continue reading Timeout Tuesday

Fun, Gratitude, Nature, Writing

Hodge Podge and Update

I've been a bit of a slacker lately. Although, I guess slacker isn't an accurate term. Life has been exceptionally busy, but I'm so grateful that I've got a good life to live. My son was the passenger in a car that was totaled in an accident two days ago and he came out of it with… Continue reading Hodge Podge and Update