Such an honor to have this book recognized in the Women's Fiction literature category.

THIS...Of all the books I've written, this one hit me the hardest. I challenged myself as a...

What a fun opportunity to be part of the Fresh Fiction Book Club. We discussed Missy Kinkaid, my memoir, and how life sometimes gives us what we need to tell a powerful story. I...

I had the privilege of chatting with Deanna Radulescu about my writing. We talked about how Finding Scarlet and The Unabridged Life of Missy Kinkaid encourage women's...

The amazing human that was my father passed peacefully a week ago. It was not an easy road to get there. But when he was finally gone, he looked at peace, like he was finally done fighting and okay with letting go. He looked perfect in death. It was a beautiful end to a life well lived.

He had finally made the decision to go off dialysis. After nearly seven years, he’d had enough. He was coming home exhausted and irritated. He didn’t want dinner anymore. He’d try to sit at the table but found...

An Expose on Poop

Life has been weird this year. I lack a better word. A breakup. “Temporarily” moving back home with my parents. For some, it is a normal part of life. I left out the part where I was 57 when it happened. Now 58, I’m still here. That wasn’t the plan. It was only going to be temporary. Then my mom asked me to stay until my dad passed away.

My dad, my hero. The man I adore for his resolve, his determination, his giant presence. My dad has end-stage kidney failure. It’s been...

I write because I love to write. I have stories I want to tell. I certainly don't do it for the money. I spend way more than I make. Indie authors especially rely on reviews from readers and literary sources. They are such an important part of garnering support. But there's also that tiny little need for validation, that what you've written is received as you'd hoped. Even feeling good about the end product doesn't mean there isn't a sense of worry when the notification an editorial review is...