Fun, Writing

A Cozy Teatime

This past weekend I was one of six local authors to host a book event, A Cozy Teatime, (named for our love of cozy mysteries) at the local bookstore, Welcome to the Bookstore. As a child, bookstores were the portal into so many worlds to which I wished to travel, the pages of each book… Continue reading A Cozy Teatime

Fun, Writing

Book Launch Partytime

This past Saturday was my book launch for not one, but two books. Finding Abby was released in November. Life got in the way and I didn't advertise, promote, nothing. With my recent release, Shear Malice, book three in the Melanie Hogan cozy mystery series, I decided to have a double release. And better yet,… Continue reading Book Launch Partytime

Fun, Quotes, Uncategorized, Writing

Book Launch Party

The book launch party for my cozy mystery, Shear Deception, was a success! Between drawings for free books, reading from my book as well as readings by other local authors, a drawing using the cards and weapons from the board game, Clue (the heroine's favorite game), swag, and sparking grape juice, I think it's safe… Continue reading Book Launch Party

Advocacy, Quotes, Writing

Book Signing a Success

My book signing this past Saturday was better than I had even expected. The highlight, however, was not the books sold, but the 11-year old who visited my table. She loves to write and I could see the light dance in her eyes as she talked about it. I saw myself in that little girl and… Continue reading Book Signing a Success

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, 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