I will never forget the first time I visited Ojai, California, the real-life town that inspired my Carson Springs trilogy. I felt as if I’d stumbled upon a vision, like in the movie “Shangri-La” when the half-frozen explorers come out of the snowy landscape into a verdant valley. Perhaps not so … [Read more...] about WELCOME TO CARSON SPRINGS
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This just in…
For all you who have been patiently waiting, THE REPLACEMENT WIFE is now available in trade paperback at various retailers nationwide. If you can't find it at your local bookstore, your bookseller can order it from the wholesaler, Ingram. I know many of you who don't have e-readers like the feel of … [Read more...] about This just in…
AS I LAY DYING
Some see a white light. Others see God. I saw the future without me. Yep, that's what went through my head when I was at death's door some years ago. Like in "It's a Wonderful Life," only it wasn't "Everyone would be better off if I'd never been born," but "What would Sandy (my husband) do … [Read more...] about AS I LAY DYING
I’M PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE…
She's baaaaack. Yup, that would be me. Just spent the past month holed up doing my annual writer's retreat (yes, that's singular - unless me, myself and I makes for plural). So if you haven't heard from me in a while, that's why. Hey, it's for a good cause. That way I can get the books out … [Read more...] about I’M PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE…



