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Two Men on the Moon and Five Young Women at the Jersey Shore
It was June, 1969. I’d finished my first year of college and wanted to spend the summer down the shore, as I had every other summer of my life. I did not want to spend it in the ’burbs with my parents. It’s a bit hard for me to remember why I disliked my parents…
Read MoreUnveiling New Covers for my Early Books
Many of you know that I reissued my early books several years ago. I decided they needed some updated covers, so turned them over to the amazing Kim Killion at the killion group. Kim had done a great job on my earlier covers, but I was still a bit nervous,…
Read MoreLaunch Day: The Stolen Marriage!
Wow, it’s been two years since I’ve had a book out and I’m ecstatic! I’m gearing up for a busy book tour and looking forward to meeting some of you. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts about this story. And may I just add that, even if you don’t buy The Stolen Marriage, you must…
Read MoreWould You Like to Win an Advance Reading Copy of The Stolen Marriage?
(Edited: This giveaway is over. Thank you for playing! The random number generator (in this case, my significant other John) gave us three winners: Brenda J., Elizabeth Irion, and Yvonne. Congratulations, you three, and I hope you thoroughly enjoy the story!) I have three to give away! I’d love them to go to readers who…
Read MoreRape, Race and Writing Historical Fiction
As I read the early reader reviews of The Stolen Marriage, I’m heartened by how lovely they are. At this moment, the story averages 4.43 out of 5 stars and my gratitude to readers who take the time to write a review knows no bounds. But there are a few very angry reviews and they…
Read MoreFor What it's Worth
Once a week, I play acoustic guitar with a casual group of musicians. We have an energetic leader who is gifted at keeping us on track, and we play mostly rock and roll with some country thrown in. We take turns picking songs from the songbook we use, and we all strum and sing. I’ve…
Read MoreStory Weekend: Trains
I planned the theme for this Story Weekend long before the devastating crash that occurred this week. My heart goes out to the folks who were affected. Hopefully you have a happier train story to share–in one hundred words or less! If you’re new to Story Weekend, here’s how it works: I pick a theme and…
Read MoreStory Weekend: Day Off
Do you have a story from an unexpected day off? Snow day or sick day or ??? Tell us about it! If you’re new to Story Weekend, here’s how it works: I pick a theme and you share something from your life that relates to that theme, however you interpret it. Thanks to all of you who’ve…
Read MoreStory Weekend: Carousels
The characters in my book Brass Ring reflect back on their memories of a carousel. Do you have a story that includes a carousel or a ride at a fair? If you’re new to Story Weekend, here’s how it works: I pick a theme and you share something from your life that relates to that theme,…
Read MoreStory Weekend: Encounter with a Stranger
Have you ever had an encounter with a stranger that changed your life? I hope you’ll share it with us. If you’re new to Story Weekend, here’s how it works: I pick a theme and you share something from your life that relates to that theme, however you interpret it. Thanks to all of you who’ve contributed.…
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