SPECIAL SNEAK PEAK: Bachelor SEAL
They stared into each other’s eyes for several seconds. They never used to do this. It was all go at it, get to the sex or the argument. But tonight, they just looked at each other’s faces and absorbed what…
My Own Arizona Memorial Story
Our President has visited the Arizona Memorial today and I was reminded of my trip to Pearl Harbor in February of 2016, while at a writer's conference. Each time I visit this sacred site, my love for the military and…
Rising From The Fire
Many of you familiar with my history and my work know that in 2008 our house burned down. I had, up until that time, maintained a busy and successful Real Estate career. It was a challenge, in a falling market,…
The Chase for Great Story
Watched the documentary on Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead, Long Strange Trip. I'd never been a Dead Head, though I lived amongst people who knew them well, and have meet several of the Dead band members. I had to…
Is It A Battle or A Marriage? Creative Brain vs. Logical Brain
I always told myself that I loved writing my stories so thoroughly that I would never experience burn-out, or need a break. I told myself that was what other authors did who perhaps had overwhelming things come up in their…
Partnerships, Teamwork – Maintaining a High-Maintenance Life
I put everything on hold yesterday and attended a soap and lotion making class held through The Goat Farm. OMG I had so much fun. Was like a play day with several lady friends. My hairdresser told me about The…
Rich Like Chocolate, Strong Like Coffee, and then there’s Berzerker….
If you hadn't met me, you'd think I was seriously mixed up. Well, maybe I am. Here I like flowers and gardening, romance and all that goes with it. Expensive lingerie and kids and family and kisses. Going barefoot at…
Naughty Romance Novelist Waters Garden in her Nightie and Lives to Tell The Tale!
Oh yes, you think I'm joking? I did it this morning. Last night I needed something very light to wear because it was still near 100 degrees at bed time. So, I wore one of my black long lacy nighties…
Story of the 2 Jakes
Thank you, readers, for my great launch week for Jake2. I truly appreciate your feedback and support! Loved writing this book! Sometimes you get into a story, and it becomes deeper than you'd planned, or you get caught up in…