Writing is an art form, and I have to admit, at times it’s hard.  For anyone who has sat in front of a typewriter, a blank piece of paper staring you in the face or sat in front of a…

The week of October 3-9 is National Fire Prevention Week and the month of October is National Fire Prevention Month.  Why?  Because 150 years ago this week was the Great Chicago Fire that destroyed more than 17,000 structures, left over…

As most of you probably already know, this book was inspired by a real firefighter, Larry Kraus, whose line of duty service made a moving impression on my brother who shared it with me.  I realized this service and the…

If you love a good romance, and who doesn’t, you’re going to love Lindy Bell’s powerful debut novel, Fully Involved, which captivatingly weaves multiple levels of romance into an engaging story. Fully Involved is profoundly touching and will leave you…

After twelve years, the “big one,” the book I’ve dreamed about and wanted to write is coming together and better than I ever dared hope.  I’ve written, re-written, edited, changed and changed back, reworked and redone this book so many…

Where does the time go?  I can’t believe it’s been so long since I’ve posted but I have a good excuse I promise.  I’ve been, as you might say, ‘fully focused’ on my book, Fully Involved. I’ve been busy rewriting parts,…

What kind of job has “kindness” as its main qualification and “serving” at its very core.  You might say, police officers, doctors or nurses and all are honorable professions but no, the profession I’m thinking of that exemplifies both kindness…

And that’s a fact.  Dreams do come true and they often do but usually only after a lot of work, angst and the key ingredient . . . persistence.  Everyone has dreams whether they’re small or grand.  Dreams keep us…

Have you ever noticed that sometimes you’re just humming along and everything seems to be hitting on all cylinders and then a casual comment or suggestion brings it all to a screeching halt – but in a good way?  And…