In a pandemic, that is. I imagine her life would look a lot like mine does now, only without WiFi or streaming TV. My typical pandemic day? I get up early, usually before it’s light out, do my yoga, get something to eat, and start writing. I write straight through till the day, … [Read more...] about What Would Jane Austen Do?
Calling all writers
Do you have opening pages of a novel-length work that you'd like feedback on from bestselling, award-winning, multi-published authors? @TallPoppyWriters are running a writing contest to help you in your publishing journey. Each entry of 4500 words will be read and judged by 3 … [Read more...] about Calling all writers
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE AND OTHER EARTHLY DELIGHTS
Walking into the room filled with chocolate, I thought I’d died and gone to heaven. My version of heaven, where you can eat whatever you desire and not gain an ounce. I was in Paris researching my novel SUCH DEVOTED SISTERS, set in the world of gourmet chocolate, and I’d … [Read more...] about DEATH BY CHOCOLATE AND OTHER EARTHLY DELIGHTS
THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING
The holidays are a time for sharing and what better than the gift that keeps on giving: a recipe. Some of my favorite recipes are the ones in my recipe box handwritten on index cards and stained with sauces or melted chocolate in spots. Recipes from my mom or the years when my … [Read more...] about THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING
Tall Poppy Writers meet in Chicago
This past week I had the great pleasure of attending the annual Poppycon, when members of the author group I belong to, the Tall Poppy Writers, meets in Chicago for a weekend of bonding, book talk, guest lectures, and discussing Poppy business. We’re a fierce bunch of female … [Read more...] about Tall Poppy Writers meet in Chicago