First, our winners: Patrice Tinsley and Marilyn Costich, who will each receive a copy of--wait for it--"The Marriage Season", nearly two weeks before its official release date.  🙂  Since I'll be traveling next week, or hope to be, we're running the contest a little...

Today's foray into the world of jury-duty was brief, composed mostly of waiting.  With twelve of my peers (there was one alternate), I trooped into the courtroom and took my assigned place in the jury box.  We were sworn in, and given brief instructions by the judge. ...

At the moment, that's all I can say, concerning the case, that is.  🙂 Since I was hanging around the courthouse all day, I missed my Weight Watchers meeting.  🙁  Plus, I don't have much to say. I'm told we'll probably be finished on Friday. Cross your fingers.

Ah, jury duty.  I see it as my responsibility, as a person who has greatly benefited from the rights I enjoy as an American citizen--but that doesn't mean I have to be thrilled by the prospect.  🙂  There is, as some of you mentioned, a great deal of waiting...

Hi everyone!  Linda has been called away for jury duty so she asked me to post this week's contest winners.  Congratulations to Mary Sekula and Dorothy!  Both ladies have been contacted and will receive an autographed copy of The Marriage Charm 🙂 Have a wonderful...

Turns out I'll be on the Facebook chat from 4:00 to 4:30, Pacific, and not until 5.  🙂 Sorry about that. Hope to see you there--if not, have a marvelous weekend and I'll be blogging again on Monday.  (Remember our weekly contest.  Just comment, and you're entered.  2...

Here it is! https://www.facebook.com/events/1705519413008121 Please note that I will be on from 4 to 5 pm Pacific, BUT the other authors will be on throughout the day.

Tomorrow, "Sweet Talk" will be available as an ebook.  My story, "Interlude", is part of the collection, and I'm eager to hear what you think of it.  As you know, "Sweet Talk" is one of several anthologies, and the whole project will benefit the cause of curing...

Day 12 of WHAT, you ask, as you well might.  🙂  The answer is, I've discovered a devotional series called, "45 Days With", and I'm well into "45 Days With Abraham Lincoln".  There are numerous other books in the series, and I have a stack of them waiting for their...

This week's winners are Nancy Rieks and Hoppity (now, there's a name!)--congratulations, both of you.  As always, a whole new round begins today.  2 winners will be chosen at random later in the week, notified by Jenni, and announced on this blog next Monday.  All you...

Here's your chance to win a $500 gift card to use toward your own wedding or that of someone you know. My publisher, Harlequin Books, is offering a contest.  Pre-order "The Marriage Season" through the featured link and you'll be entered.  All the details are on my...

To have so many wonderful friends--all of you.  Your sweet, generous words always touch my heart. Bernice is 15, and she does have arthritis, of course, but she's still pretty spry.  She's always had dog steps--I believe in spoiling my pets.  🙂 Speaking of blessed,...