As spring ushers in its share of cloudbursts, I find staying warm more challenging. This happens anytime the temperature fluctuates. I notice it also in autumn. Getting used to different temperatures challenging. This is true in seasons of life as well. I don’t want to be set in my ways, so rigid I can’t bend when … Continue reading Bending in the Winds of Change
The last thing a literary person wants to experience is trouble reading. That has been my unhappy situation far too often of late. Do you share this malady? Believe me, I understand the frustration. In this post, I explain what I discovered that helped me regain the ability to read. Contributing Factors Part of the … Continue reading Having Trouble Reading?
Whellein Hold, home of Shae, the heroine of DawnSinger, is entirely based upon Castle Conwy in Wales. The first image I saw of the castle blew me away with how small the cars in the parking lot looked in proportion to the building. It’s safe to say that I fell in love with Castle Conwy … Continue reading The Real Castle That Inspired Whellein Hold
We’re thinking about the future a lot in our household these days. It’s interesting how dreaming leads to planning, but not always. It’s as if we try on ideas for size then swap out those that don’t fit for ones that do. It could be argued that daydreaming serves a practical purpose. I’m going with … Continue reading Where Will Your Daydreams Take You?
The small envelope gave no hint of the impact the notecard inside. Noticing I was going through a rough time while on deadline, one of my author friends reached out to encourage me. It’s such a small thing to lift someone else, and yet it requires a great deal. It requires the ability to look … Continue reading There’s no Substitute for You
A small herd of deer traipsed across my yard recently, patchy from shedding their winter coats. Last week, spring onions arrived in our weekly subscription box from a local farm. It’s been a rough winter, but these subtle signs of the changing season lift my heart. The breath of life whispers through the air, promising … Continue reading Signs of Spring
What’s not to like about the cover of Sojourner? The colors blend and contrast well. A misty background fits in with the covers for DawnSinger and Wayfarer, Tales of Faeraven books 1 and 2. The winged horse declares the story firmly in the fantasy realm. Mara, the strong-minded heroine, is accurately pictured as striking, beautiful, … Continue reading Cover Reveal for Sojourner, Tales of Faeraven Book 3
The ebb and flow of the seasons brings back a tighter schedule in September. I usually find it hard to let go of that easy summer vibe. Shouldn’t life always be thus? This year is different. For more than a month, I’ve been panting for autumn to arrive. No, the heat didn’t cause my breathlessness, … Continue reading An Upcoming Cover Reveal
“Let those who thoughtfully consider the brevity of life remember the length of eternity.” Thomas Ken When you are struggling to breathe, life’s troubles distill into one simple matter. Thinking of anything else becomes impossible, as I learned when I faced my own mortality. The wildfire smoke that obliterated summer’s glory triggered my mild asthma. … Continue reading Breathing and Singing
