October 22, 2024October 22, 2024
Did you ever wonder why we celebrate Halloween? Origins The origins of Halloween were in the Celtic fire festival Samhain (SAH-win) marking the end of the harvest season and the...
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October 4, 2024
Last night, the quiet halls of the Pflugerville Library were filled with the whisper of the past as we delved into the historical and enchanting world of my novel, To...
September 30, 2024
Hello awesome readers! I’ve been on a mad dash to market my book, “To Rescue a Witch” during the entire month of October. Here are a few quick updates and...
September 12, 2024
I Need Your Help, Friends! I’m updating my website and need a new tagline that captures the spirit of my books. Here’s my conundrum: My stories cover multiple genres, including...
August 12, 2024
I wrote this the night before my daughter started kindergarten. Tomorrow she starts college. Here is an excerpt from my memoir, “She’s Losing It!” Good Night Baby/Good Morning Little Girl...
August 12, 2024August 4, 2024
Do you live near Austin, Texas and like witch fiction? Me too! And guess what? I’m going to be doing a fun author event presentation about Halloween and witches and...
August 5, 2024August 4, 2024
Do You Prefer Witches as Heroes or Villains in Stories? Depending on where and when you lived, your society would have viewed witches as heroes (aka ‘wise women’, ‘cunning folk’,...
July 15, 2024July 15, 2024
As a fiction writer, I do a lot of research into my characters, which means I’ve been studying up on witches. Set in 1739, “To Rescue a Witch” is about...
July 8, 2024
Have you ever been in a group setting and looked around with a giddy grin and thought, “These are my people?” That’s what it was like going to the American...
June 25, 2024
It’s been an exciting three months since my first novel, “To Rescue a Witch” launched. Here are some updates and future book signing events and workshops. Next Generation Indie Book...
April 1, 2024March 31, 2024
As my first novel journey comes to an end, I just wanted to take a minute to thank everyone who bought, read, reviewed and/or promoted my book, “To Rescue a...
March 21, 2024March 20, 2024
I’ve been fascinated by witches since I was a little girl, which is probably why my novel, “To Rescue a Witch” is about them. Real witches today tend to practice...
March 4, 2024March 3, 2024
Happy book birthday, “To Rescue a Witch”! It’s taken 3 1/2 years to finish my debut novel, but it’s finally for sale in paperback ($11.99) and Kindle ($4.99). Thank you...
March 1, 2024February 28, 2024
Hi everyone! I’m giving away 100 copies of my book on Goodreads. Here is a link for your chance to win: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/383820-to-rescue-a-witch The giveaway ends on Monday, March 4, when...
February 23, 2024February 23, 2024
Everything you wear is a statement about yourself. This was doubly true for people in the 18th century. Clothing defined your gender, class and ethnicity as well as your personal...
February 9, 2024February 9, 2024
It’s been an exciting few weeks! Most importantly, here’s the book cover: Designing a Book Cover – Tips #1 – Do market research. What are people buying now? Go to...