Like anything that challenges us, adversity brings out the best and sometimes defeats us. My favorite quote is this: "Adversity doesn't make us, it reveals us." Here are some of my thoughts. Time for New beginnings I've never gone to…
I had a silly thought. Here we are on lock down, not able to fly to places we'd like to be, have those nice beach vacations (I'm envious, can you tell?), but I'm gardening, paying bills, straightening my office, doing…
Our recent purchase of a triplex on Florida's Gulf Coast has spurred my new love affair with this part of the U.S. and gives me a chance to be bi-coastal and nearly right on the beach (100 steps) on a…
Most people think being a romance writer is very romantic. Try writing a love scene when your husband is steaming cabbage or making hearty chicken soup. Or how about when the oatmeal overflows or the pot goes dry? I think…
My husband bid on this opportunity for me to become a character in one of Barry Eisler's upcoming books, and won. OMG, I mean, Barry Eisler! If we bumped into each other, he wouldn't know who the heck I was...…
You've all heard the stories of what 9-11 means to different people around the globe. On remembrance days like these, we are indeed a small blue planet. We are more connected than we realize. On days like these it comes…
I'm always haunted (in a good way) when I come to New Orleans. Some call it Party City, but I feel the spirits mingling with my muse when I come here. My hair stands on end as my muses get…
I always look for inspirational things to keep me pumped up, re-acquaint myself with my love of writing, especially when it begins to feel like a job. Well, it is my job, but it is one I love. Overwhelm is…
Gustavo, who graces my cover and makes me happy every time I look at him. While I might dream about being in the company of some of my models (just for fun, mind you), like the gentleman here, my writing…
All of the books in the Silver SEALs Series releasing this year! https://www.facebook.com/SilverSEALsSeries/ I love the energy I get from collaborative efforts with other authors. I enjoyed our series in 2017 and 2018 with Sleeper SEALs, and now this year,…