I find it interesting to learn what other folks are doing to stay sane in these crazy times. Netflix? Scrabble? Knitting? Zoom? Everyone has a favorite “escape hatch.” The two things that saved me from losing my sh&%$#t while I was in lockdown both start with a “B.” Books and … [Read more...] about IF A BOOKSTORE AND A BAKERY HAD A BABY…
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What Would Jane Austen Do?
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