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What song speaks to you and why?
Us, Now & Then, What I'm writing...

What song speaks to you and why?

Its poignancy gets me every single time. Perhaps because in 1986 when the movie came out my daughters were growing up way too fast. I could see a time when they would be gone from home and be literally somewhere out there. Continue reading What song speaks to you and why?

A little shameless self-promotion
Us, Now & Then

A little shameless self-promotion

You know I wrote a book, right? Take a look here at Amazon. I know you’re there anyway. Continue reading A little shameless self-promotion

Happy Birthday Little Book!
Us, Now & Then

Happy Birthday Little Book!

Continue reading Happy Birthday Little Book!

Happy, healthy, and hopeful holidays!
Us, Now & Then

Happy, healthy, and hopeful holidays!

Ebooks can be gifted with just a click and an email address. Start by clicking here. While you’re there you … Continue reading Happy, healthy, and hopeful holidays!

Cyber Monday sale extended!
Us, Now & Then

Cyber Monday sale extended!

Regret kept Claire away from her hometown for decades. Is fifty too old for truth, forgiveness, and a second chance at love? Continue reading Cyber Monday sale extended!

Book Report: A long friendship filled with drama
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Book Report: A long friendship filled with drama

Firefly Lane is one of Kristin Hannah’s earlier works (2008) and I must tell you this: She gets better. The … Continue reading Book Report: A long friendship filled with drama

What’s next for Us?
Us, Now & Then, What I'm writing...

What’s next for Us?

As a writer, I thought and dreamed (and wrote!) about Us, Now and Then for over ten years. My characters … Continue reading What’s next for Us?

A little shameless self-promotion
Us, Now & Then

A little shameless self-promotion

The story was inspired by an event in the life of my own lifelong best friend Continue reading A little shameless self-promotion

Read the first chapter here
Us, Now & Then

Read the first chapter here

Cliare’s connection to Libby had been formed in the primordial mud pie of early childhood. Continue reading Read the first chapter here

Friday Field Trip: City Cafe’ & Bakery
Us, Now & Then

Friday Field Trip: City Cafe’ & Bakery

If this sounds familiar, you’re right. I published it back in May, but thought I’d re-post today. Libby’s story of how she spent the morning of September 11 is very nearly my story. Again, writing what I know. Continue reading Friday Field Trip: City Cafe’ & Bakery

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