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
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“TURN LEFT! TURN LEFT! NO…YOUR OTHER LEFT!”
That would be me. The ditz behind the wheel who doesn’t know right from left. Okay, so I’m not that bad. But almost. I suffer from what I call directional dyslexia. It runs in my family, so maybe I was born with it, or maybe it’s due to the vehicular trauma I suffered when I … [Read more...] about “TURN LEFT! TURN LEFT! NO…YOUR OTHER LEFT!”
Questions and Answers
I am blessed to have loyal readers from all walks of life and all four corners of the globe, ranging in age from fourteen to ninety-four. The many positive comments I’ve received from readers through the years are the best part of what I do for a living, worth more than fame or … [Read more...] about Questions and Answers
The Other Love of My Husband’s Life and Why I’m Okay With It (Even when I’m Not)
“Isn’t she something?” My husband, Sandy, gazes adoringly at the vision standing at the curb. She’s beautiful with curves in all the right places, and I can tell just from looking at her she’s fast. She’s a 1970’s Mercedes Pagoda convertible, his dream car, on loan for the … [Read more...] about The Other Love of My Husband’s Life and Why I’m Okay With It (Even when I’m Not)
My Worst Nightmare Live on Camera!
You know the nightmare you had when you were a kid where you show up for school and realize you didn’t study for a test? And you’re in your PJs. And everyone is staring at you. That happened to me, for real. On camera. In a foreign language. Minus the PJ’s. My first novel … [Read more...] about My Worst Nightmare Live on Camera!