Hi friends,First, I'm really glad that my previous email about combating destructive thoughts resonated with so many of you. I've had ups and downs with depression most of my life, and it really brightens my day when I'm able to help someone having s...

Hi friends,Awakening Horde, my new book, is doing great!Kel called it, "Riviting and engaging! . . . My only regret is that I have to wait until 2024 for the next one."Randy said, "Great book and better storyline. From ghetto to the mage academy the...

Hi friends,I can't believe I'm finally releasing a new book after almost two years! I also commissioned my first audiobook, by the talented J.S. Arquin. I knew it would be a pricey task, but with a book that is over 700 pages long, the bill came to j...

Hi friends,Are your summers as busy as mine? It seems as soon as we finish one activity, it seems another one starts.And then there's the heat.I mentioned a few ways to keep cool last time and got some good feedback from readers.Sandy's tip: It is al...

Hi friends,The wedding was so wonderful! I really love my new son-in-law! Seeing the two of them so happy together makes me happy. I love seeing my kids take successful steps into adult life! :)Friends and family came from all over. Even a couple of...

Hi friends,I'm settling in . . . just in time for my oldest daughter to get married . . . a week from today!Everyone is both excited and a bit stressed. It will be a wonderful day, and we'll hopefully get everything done in time! :DAnd in the midst o...

Hi friends,Thank you for all your great tips to handle the stress of a big move. I really enjoyed them!So, my dreams of an empty to-do list when we finally made our move were just that . . . a dream.Now my to-do list has:Sell the home back in Michiga...

Hi friends,Hi friends,This is short today as we are in the middle of Iowa and close to Nebraska, finishing up the final part of our cross-country move.Early this morning, we said goodbye to Michigan and our friends there for the last time. After over...

Hi friends,Thanks for the tips on moving! We actually made the first trip successfully, though I admit there were a few white-knuckled moments driving the 26' truck and towing one of our cars behind it.Oh, and we dropped to less than 30 MPH on some o...

Hi friends,My condolences to anyone out there who has ever done a long distance move after living a couple of decades in one place - it's crazy! And thanks for the awesome tips you emailed me to help me stay sane. :DThings are getting pretty busy ar...