Last weekend was glorious. I worked late Friday night to give myself Saturday and Sunday off. We got the nasty winter weather--single digits or negative temps and snow--and I didn't care. After several busy weekends in a row, I needed a brain reset. I'm a better writer with breaks. In…
What a month! The holidays were fabulous and busy, very busy!! We were able to spend time with most of our family, and the weather was pretty mild for this time of year. I took some time to reflect on 2023, and I thought I'd share a quick roundup before…
All week I've been writing and shopping and making lists and checking them twice. You know the drill. Christmas is almost here! In all the busy-ness, I'm forcing myself to take breaks and savor the season. I'm making time to read Luke again--a chapter each day (thanks to my church…
My free online Christmas story, The Christmas Cowboy Next Door, launches today! Hooray!! This story is part of Harlequin's 12 Days of Christmas Author Takeover--and it's available exclusively at Harlequin.com. Chapter One releases today. There are four chapters total, and a new one will release each day until the story…
I can't believe we're sharing December 2023 goals. Where did this year go?? My writer productivity skyrockets when I set monthly writer goals, and it’s time to share my December goals. At the beginning of each week I break them down into daily tasks that fit my current schedule. Do you…
We did something we don't normally do--we decorated for Christmas early. What can I say? We were in the mood! An early happy Thanksgiving to us! It's been glorious weather here. Winter hasn't pounced yet, but I'm sure it's coming. I'm enjoying watching the last of the leaves fall to…
Television Interview Alert! Before we get into my November 2023 goals, I want to share this delightful interview from WTOL 11 Good Day! Amanda Fay and Stephen Jackson are such warm, welcoming hosts. I'm thankful they had me on the show to talk about The Cowboy's Christmas Compromise. Check it…
It's the most wonderful time of the year...when my Christmas book releases! I'm super excited about this one. The Cowboy's Christmas Compromise is the first book in my Wyoming Legacies series. This inspirational romance follows Erica (Mayer) Black--Jet and Blaine's sister from the Wyoming Ranchers series--as she grapples with resentment from her…
Two weeks ago, it hit me that my days of being outside in a T-shirt and jeans were coming to an end for the year. Many of the items on my wish list for the summer were left undone. One of them was so minor, so simple, I was embarrassed…
I recently finished the first draft of an upcoming Love Inspired novel. I'm happy with how the story developed, and I love the characters, but the book needs work. Instead of diving into revising, I always take several days (sometimes a few weeks) to let the story sit while I…