Dear ,Authors aren't the only ones who have the magic. Sometimes we forget that everyone has the power to create a life worth living. While it seems an unlikely route, engaging in politics now and then can help. Elect people you trust and you don't h...

Dear ,In winter, sweaters and good books go hand-in-hand. Over the past few years, my family has gifted me a generous collection of sweaters. I also have quite long hair that falls out and gets trapped in the fibers. It was not until recently that I...

Dear ,If you're looking for new ways to save in the New Year, a good place to start is your local library.Many libraries now buy eBooks (and software programs, movies, albums, video games, and other digital goods) for their patrons to borrow. If you...

Dear ,How many of you gave presents to your pets over the holidays? We have a sourpuss of a cat who gets gifts from my son and Santa every year, but I'm not sure he enjoys them as much as he loves to terrorize our tree. I can't imagine the ruckus he'...

Dear ,A few months ago, I had a short novella in the anthology Girdles and Ghouls. That story is now available independently on Amazon. It's available for free today and tomorrow. If you'd like to read it but haven't had the chance, please download i...

Dear ,My editor feels strongly that there is more work to do on my next book, so the release of Creeper In The Sleeper has been pushed back until next year. I apologize for the wait. All preorders have been canceled. The good news is that the first t...

Dear ,You know, I'm so thankful for everyone who has given my books a chance. I hope you feel like it was worth it. Thanksgiving was last week, but I think taking a moment every day to appreciate something helps keep you hopeful. I'm hoping you love...

Dear ,We finally got our first snow of the season. You know what that means ...Cocoa!Wait, what do you usually call hot chocolate? Click below to let me know and enjoy a sweet surprise.Hot ChocolateCocoaHot CocoaWhile you're enjoying a sip, take a lo...

Dear ,I hope your Halloween was as fun. We're living in an area where Covid is still out-of-control and didn't feel safe taking our children door-to-door. Instead, we hunkered down at home with some sweet and spicy ramen concoctions and put on some k...

Dear ,If you haven't read Apparition in the Kitchen yet, it's available today for 99 cents.AmazonAppleNook/Barnes and NobleKoboScribdSmashwordsand other retailersThank you so much for your support over the last six months. It seems like such a short...