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…


The Importance of Book Reviews and Social Media

on January 11, 2013

As a newbie author I’ve spent a great deal of time trying to figure out how to promote by book.  I’ve participated in a couple of blog hops, did some book signings, and used some social media avenues such as Facebook and Twitter.  In fact, I’ve tweeted until I was blue in the face.  What…


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.


Six Sentence Sunday, December 2, 2012, #sixsunday

on December 2, 2012

Here’s the fourth snippet from my current WIP, the sequel to Cookies for Santa.  In this scene, Spinelli and the other Detectives are waiting for the pathologist report on their victim. **** “Spinelli, why don’t you go over there and sweet talk Bethany into putting a rush on this case?” Marsh urged as a cocky…