John and I met on Match.com. That’s not the dirty little secret–so many people have met their beloved through internet dating that’s it’s no longer a big deal. (It is kind of a big deal that he was the seventieth guy I went out with, and worth the wait. I’m glad that’s over with, though. It was…

well, my hat’s off to Karen Wiesner for even attempting to write this book. It’s clearly not for me. I’ve failed on Day One. I think this would be a great book for someone who has a more left brain mind than I do. Someone very organized who’s writing a story that is not too complex.…

I’ve (almost) completed the first two chapters of LOVING ANDY. As I’ve mentioned before, I don’t usually write any of the manuscript before creating a thorough outline, but these chapters came to me, so I accepted the gift from the muse and put them on paper. Monday I’ll start outlining, using Karen Weisner’s THIRTY DAYS TO…

I know. A weird topic for my blog. But I’m researching Fetal Alcohol issues for LOVING ANDY and I have to admit, I didn’t realize how serious this topic is. I certainly knew about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, having worked in a maternity ward as a social worker, but I thought the neurological and behavioral problems…

My web designer encouraged me to think about a “tagline” for my books–a few words that really get to the heart of the sort of book I write. Through this process, I’ve learned a lot about my books. I understand better why they are challenging to market and why my publisher must struggle to find…

First, and most importantly, THE BAY AT MIDNIGHT really is in the stores now. I’ve heard from some new readers who discovered it. Sorry for my premature announcement last week, but I get very excited when a book of mine is released. If you want an autographed copy and missed my announcement, scroll down. Labor…

I just finished THE NAMESAKE by Pulitzer Prize winner Jhumpa Lahiri, and I’m trying to decide if I liked it. I don’t think that’s a good sign. I guess the best assessment is that there were parts I adored and parts that left me cold. This book is about character rather than plot, so if…