Did you ‘stir it up’ on Stir It Up Sunday which for those of us in the US is the Sunday after Thanksgiving?  Stir It Up Sunday might be the official start of the holidays during Regency times but I…

Have you ever seen or heard something and felt an instant connection, sensed something deep inside you light up with an instant magnetism?  I have been fortunate to have had that experience not once, but twice.  The first time (and…

Speaking of inspiration . . .I’ve often wondered where writers or songwriters get their inspiration.  Most of the time they’ll tell you it comes from someone, something or some place familiar to them.  Characters can be and usually are based…

In-spuh-REY-shuh n – def.  A divine influence directly and immediately exerted upon the mind and soul.  Hmmmm . . . .  What do you think?  Have you ever felt or been “inspired?” Contrary to those who nay say that “I…

It's March already and just where did January and February go?  Busy . . .   Busy . . .  Busy . . .   It seems like the hurrier I go, the behinder I get, but really, I think…

Well, it’s December 31st.  The last day of 2017 and what an amazing year it has been.  There have been some ups and there have been some downs but I have been incredibly blessed to have experienced more of those…

It has been incredibly busy these past six to eight weeks but oh what exciting weeks they’ve been!  I have been smack dab in the middle of launching and marketing my first book ever – Jane Austen Celebrates as well…

It’s happening . . . . it’s really happening!  I have a book for sale on major book outlets including Amazon, B&N, BAM and Indie Publishing.  I have friends telling me, “You’re on Amazon!”  I have people telling me they…

A dream is an amazing thing.  It can turn you inside out and upside down.  It can take you to dizzying heights and set you on the lowest plains.  But dreams are a necessity for all of us – to…

I usually don’t think of myself as being a patient person.  In some regards, I totally am.  Believe it or not, when given a gift, I can let it sit for days if need be before opening.  I’m curious as…

Welcome and Thanks for Coming Back! I hope you’re enjoying the blogs and reading a bit about my writing adventure and very first book.  As you’re probably aware from the website, my book is about Regency Era holidays.  You may…

Hi Again! Thanks so much for checking back and taking a few minutes to read about some of the foibles and adventures of a first-time author/marketer.  I had my first opportunity to promote my upcoming book to a “hometown” crowd…