A Week of Disney Magic
Had a magical week at Disneyland with three of my six grandchildren. It was the baby's first trip to the Magic Kingdom. Waking up in a bed with a baby beside me is something I haven't done in years, so…
Here Come the Bone Frogs and Silver SEALs
I've loved writing SEALs ever since my first novel in 2012. At the time, my son was serving as a SEAL, and I had been very moved about his service, how he had changed from a boy to a man,…
Things We Do On Sundays
Romance readers get to do things on Sundays other people never do. They get to travel with Navy SEALs, conquering bad guys and falling in love with strong, courageous women. They get to travel back in time with warriors of…
“Words mean. Words point…”
I came across this little article in my Brain Pickings newsfeed (always something I look forward to reading, and it's a treat when I look up from my computer, take a break and read them). "Words mean. Words point. They…
New Year, New Habits, New Bone Frog Series
Those of you who follow my newsletter know that my new series will be the Bone Frog Brotherhood. I decided to show some older men, former SEALs, based on the audience response to my newest full-length novel, Bachelor SEAL. Men…
Family Traditions
Most of us have fond memories of the holidays when we were children. I can still remember making Swedish Tea Ring with my grandmother Christensen, in her kitchen in Fresno. My little hands worked the dough, and sliced little holes…
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…
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…
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…