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Fictional Character Crush

on May 26, 2013

Does this ever happen to you when you’re writing your books? I’m a bit embarrassed to admit it but it happens to me all the time.  But think about it…we tend to write about the most perfectly flawed characters we dare to imagine.  As long as I’m confessing…I’m not monogamous.  There, I said it.  I switch…


Workstation Ergonomics Tips

on May 4, 2013

In April I posted ideas in regard to Deskercising your way to writing productivity.  Today we’ll talk about complimenting Deskercising with workstation ergonomics.  As authors, we tend to ground ourselves to our workstations; working frantically to meet deadlines and/or word-count goals.  That said, I’d like to share a few tips I’ve read about recently in…


Blog Visit at Fellow Author Mary Hughes Place

on April 23, 2013

Hi, I’m visiting Mary Hughes blog. Stop on over and check out an excerpt from my romantic suspense novella, Cookies for Santa. If you leave a comment you will be entered into a drawing to win an electronic copy! I met Mary through the Wisconsin Romance Writers Association and she is not only an awesome…


Deskercise Your Way to Writing Productivity

on April 13, 2013

As writers, when the mood strikes, we may find ourselves sitting at our computers all day long frantically pecking away on the keyboard to get our thoughts on paper before the thought-well runs dry.  The problem – When we finally come up for air, and return to reality, our hands, arms, backs, necks, and eyes…


Chew your way to creativity!

on March 27, 2013

AUTHORS – Do you want to be more creative?  If you answered “yes” then pull out the Bubblicious, BubbleYum,  Hubba Bubba, etc.  Whatever kind of bubblegum tickles your fancy. On more than one occasion I’ve read that if you want to retain more information or be more creative you should chew gum.  Supposedly, chewing increases…


The Reading Reviewer

on February 28, 2013

The Reading Reviewer Hi, please stop by and visit me at The Reading Reviewer Blog today.  Mary Gramlich has awarded my romantic suspense novella, Cookies for Santa, a four star rating, and she’s featuring my book on her blog today.    


The relationship between cholesterol and writing.

on February 2, 2013

Did my husband’s cholesterol problem help me with my writing?  According to him it did. In 2008 I, as well as, my tall, thin, husband underwent a wellness assessment.  Fully expecting to hear that I would have to make some sort of lifestyle adjustments as a result of my increasing weight I was pleasantly surprised…


Book Signing!

on December 18, 2012

I will be signing my book, Cookies for Santa, at Book World in Sturgeon Bay on December 22nd.  I will be there from 11:00 to 1:00.  Hope to see you there! Merry Christmas!


Book Signing!

on December 9, 2012

I will be signing my book, Cookies for Santa, at Door County Coffee & Tea in Carlsville during their open house on Thursday, December 13th.  I will be there from 11:30 to 4:30.


Book Signing!

on November 28, 2012

I will be signing my book, Cookies for Santa, at the Sturgeon Bay Branch of the Door County Library during their 5th annual holiday book sale on December 1, 2012 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Authors: What are your favorite things to write in your books at book signings? Readers: What have authors written for you at…