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Ancient Tech. Modern Trouble. No Backup.
You know it’s bad when the bird is nervous.
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Parlez-vous Français?
My marketing mentor, Narelle Todd of Get My Book Out There, encourages us to step outside our comfort zones. I should mention that my comfort zone is deep, wide, and not unlike a sucking black hole determined to keep me inside. No matter what color it is, I like being there. However, I also do…
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The Magic of Ordinary Miracles
The holidays have a way of making us look for miracles. We picture bright lights, big moments, grand gestures—the kind that sparkle across movie screens and Hallmark cards.
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The Light We Find in Fiction
This time of year, when the nights stretch long and the air turns sharp, I find myself reaching for stories that glow. Not flashy, not perfect—just warm. Stories that remind me light is still out there, even when life feels a little dim.
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The Gift of Imagination
gifts—not just the kind wrapped in shiny paper, but the ones that last long after the decorations are put away.
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The Power of Story: How Fiction Helps Us Face Real Life
Ever finished a book, closed the cover, and just… sat there? That quiet, heart-full moment where you’re not quite ready to leave the world you just visited?
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What “Romantic Science Fiction” Is (and Isn’t)
Romantic science fiction isn’t exactly romance. And it isn’t exactly science fiction. It’s both—and neither. Confused? Don’t worry, you’re not alone!
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Why S.E. Smith Wrote The Seven Kingdoms
Pick your treasure carefully… Carly Tate’s trip to Yachats State Park takes an unexpected twist when she is caught in a sudden storm. Seeking shelter, she stumbles through a magical doorway into a cavern filled with treasure. Her gaze is not focused on the gold and jewels though, it is focused on the slumbering form…
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Fried Olives? For reals? And another audio book…
I have to laugh, because when the hubs comes home from one of his photo expeditions and I ask him how it was, I get, “Fun.” Or “Good.” Then he starts posting the pictures and I see his scenic route and probably his eating route. LOL So, it’s Thursday, which means I have another audio…
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A Stormy Scenic Route & Another Audio Book 🙂
I love the way the hubs sees the world through the lens of his camera. When a storm is coming, the air changes and you feel a mix of awe and excitement. A tingle down the spine. A good book can give you that tingle of awe and excitement, too. This week I have two…