When Characters Live and Breathe …

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026 Essays, News

I just typed THE END on A Company of Shadows — the newest story in the Tea Rose Saga — and I’m worn out and bleary-eyed and so, so happy. ... Read more

A Very Patient Rat 🐀

April 8, 2026April 18, 2026 Essays, News

I have a confession to make. I have been sitting on a bench for quite a long time. Not literally — though there has been a lot of sitting, and ... Read more

Get a First Edition Lost in a Book in Time for the Holidays!

December 6, 2025 Events, News

Get a free copy of Molly’s Letter when you buy a signed first edition copy of The Tea Rose, The Winter Rose, or The Wild Rose!

Black Friday ’25 Tea Rose Saga Special!

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 Events, News

Get a free copy of Molly’s Letter when you buy a signed first edition copy of The Tea Rose, The Winter Rose, or The Wild Rose!

Molly’s Letter Audiobook at Half Price!

November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 Events, News

Get a free copy of Molly’s Letter when you buy a signed first edition copy of The Tea Rose, The Winter Rose, or The Wild Rose!

Spooky Stories for Teenie Halloweenies (And Boo-tiful Thrift Shop Finds!)🎃

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 News

For all the teeny Halloweenies out there…two wonderful picture books for bedtime reading: Millie Fleur and the Poison Garden and Millie Fleur Saves the Night by the talented Christy Mandin! ... Read more

Letting Go

June 22, 2025 Essays, News

Last week, my girl graduated from college and headed for a big city, where she’s about to start her first grown-up job.

Back from Sicily, a Draft Delivered, and What’s Blooming Next 🌷

April 21, 2025April 23, 2025 Essays, News

Postcards from Sicily I’ve been a little quiet on the posting front lately — that’s because I’ve been tucked away on a beautiful, sun-soaked island, chasing inspiration and eating my ... Read more

Off to Sicily!

February 9, 2025 Essays, News

I don’t know about you, but I’ve hit that part of winter where my fingers are permanently frozen and I need a bit of sunshine, some sea breezes, and the ... Read more

My Favorite Thrift Shop!

January 1, 2025 News

I LOVE thrift stores, and now that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are in the rearview mirror, can we make Thrift Shop Thursday a thing? The DCSPCA Thrift Shop is ... Read more

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When Characters Live and Breathe …

A Very Patient Rat 🐀

Get a First Edition Lost in a Book in Time for the Holidays!

Black Friday ’25 Tea Rose Saga Special!

Molly’s Letter Audiobook at Half Price!

Spooky Stories for Teenie Halloweenies (And Boo-tiful Thrift Shop Finds!)🎃

Letting Go

Back from Sicily, a Draft Delivered, and What’s Blooming Next 🌷

Off to Sicily!

My Favorite Thrift Shop!