Hi ,Five-Year Book BirthdayFive years ago today, I released my first book!Facing the Sun is book 1 of a clean YA fantasy trilogy. It's got a cool magical system, a bit of sweet romance, and some fun action too. If you've never checked it out, here's...

Hi ,Eclipse shadowsLast weekend's solar eclipse was an 89% eclipse for our city. We loved looking at it through our eclipse glasses ... but we also got a kick out of the crescent-shaped shadows where the sun shone through the trees!Isn't science gran...

Hi ,I'm Baking Bread AgainLast week, I talked about how I go in phases with knitting. I'm the same with bread baking, and my family is happy that over the last several days, I've entered a baking phase!I've read about a method of baking called "cold...

,It's been awhile since I reached out to this audiobook-narration newsletter! I hope you're doing well. Updates below!🎙️ Narration Samples Update 🎙️I've been doing free two-minute narration samples for indie authors, samples they can use in their mar...

,Thanks for requesting a narration sample! I wanted to reach out to all of you with a few updates.🎙️ Narration Samples Update 🎙️Thirty authors have requested samples. I've completed 13 and am trying to do two or three a week (when my schedule allows)...

Hi ,I've Got My Needles OutI love knitting, but I go in phases. Last week on a trip to Houston, I decided to pick up my knitting needles again. I'm using some lovely self-striping rainbow yarn to make a scarf. Even at this short length, isn't it cozy...

Hello all,As I'm writing this, Jason and I are driving through traffic and rain, trying to get out of Houston after his appointments at MD Anderson. He had a PET scan, and we met with a PA and his oncologist.The PA we spoke to told us the PET scan wa...

Hi ,Cookie Dough Made of ... What?The other day, I made a recipe I hadn't made in months: chickpea cookie dough. That's right—it's got chickpeas (A.K.A. garbanzo beans) in it, along with maple syrup, peanut butter, almond flour, oat flour, and more....

Hi ,Playful PupperThe other day, I came out of the bathroom to find Ollie, our miniature schnauzer waiting outside the door ... with three toys. He clearly wanted to play, and after he'd asked so nicely, how could I say no?This picture of him chasing...

Hi ,Dessert, Snake, & LattesI couldn't decide what to share with you today, so I went with ... everything. Enjoy three fun, unrelated photos from the last week.A week after my birthday, my family and I did a belated celebration at a nice restaura...