“Kindness is like snow—it beautifies everything it covers.” – Kahlil Gibran Disneyland is known as the place where dreams come true, and I know this for a fact. On one visit to Disneyland in 2007, we were delighted when it…
From December 1st through the 12th, I'll announce the SEAL of the Day in my Rockin' Romance Readers group on Facebook! Follow the instructions on each day's post for a chance to win a swag box, including a signed paperback…
Most of you know my love affair with organic gardening. I've been a gardener for over 50 years, and living in California has given me exposure to the best nurseries, gardens, Master Gardener groups, our County Fairs, and things winery…
When I travel, whether it's a pleasure trip with my husband or for the pleasure of meeting beloved readers at book signings, there's one thing I love to do, and that's go shopping! Maybe that's why I get so enthusiastic…
So here's another inside story for you guys. There's a history to this lavender farm of Nick and Devon's. It does exist in Bennett Valley, and I was invited to come along with a Master Gardener tour of the farm…
Occasionally, I dive deep, and this one I did. Life isn't always a bed of roses, especially for some of the Navy's finest. As in real life, things happen beyond your control, and yet, one always wonders how they might…
I've been telling people I am really a writer. But yes, I also love gardening and have been an organic gardener for over 50 years. Now, I can add something else to my list: lepidopterist. Go ahead and look it…
The Southern Festival of Books was a wonderful event. As always, when in Nashville, I enjoyed spending time with J.D. Hart, whose buttery voice you hear when you listen to my audiobooks. When someone came by my table to take…
If you are in Nashville from October 14th to the 16th, please make time to visit the Southern Festival of Books! I'll be there to sign books all three days, and if you're lucky, you might be able to meet…
We finally arrived in Tennessee at the cabin we rented. Well, it's a 3-bedroom home on several acres. I'm enjoying the crackling fireplace. Tucker loves the fact that he has 10 or more downstairs windows he can watch critters from.…