The other day someone asked, “So, why did you write a novel about Human Trafficking?” I paused before I answered. I guess because I didn’t intend for Paint Chips to be about human trafficking. Or because it’s such a difficult topic. That is a question… Continue Reading “In My Own City”
The last week and a half has been INSANELY surreal. Three book signings/parties will do that to a girl. Salman Rushdie story HERE After the Baker Book Signing, I had a more relaxed release party in Middleville, Michigan.… Continue Reading “Sign Me UP!”
If you haven’t yet, make sure you check out the contest! Details HERE! I’ve had a headache for as long as I remember. Seriously. A throbbing, annoying, sometimes agonizing headache. I learned to live with it. Took LOTS of ibuprofen. Talked to doctors. Ignored… Continue Reading “Let It Go”
Friends of mine, I had every intention of recording this for your viewing pleasure. However, that pleasure would have been horror if you heard my husky man voice. No. I’m not turning into a Sasquatch. It’s just some sinus/sore throat/upper respiratory thing. Ugh. Ain’t nobody… Continue Reading “Changing Things Up…And Making Them Fun”
The past week has been a roller coaster. The kind that is part thrill, part terror. Excitement mixed with anxiety with a chaser of joy added to grief. Book signing and friends coming to visit and encouragement. Bombs and floods and explosions and bad… Continue Reading “Up and Down. Down and Up.”
Trevor O’Brien was the most talented poet I’ve ever known. His words were his breath and his blood. They were him. He was them. As most poets do, he struggled. Wondered. Doubted. Suffered. And, like most poets, he never realized how really valuable he… Continue Reading “Alone – A story inspired by Trevor O’Brien”
Congratulations to Jamie Young! You won the lovely Paint Chips tote bag! Make sure you email me with your address. Thanks to all of you for pushing Paint Chips on your friends. It’s working! If you want…let them all know that PC is on… Continue Reading “FLOOD!”
The paperback of Paint Chips is in the hands of people across the country. Wow. Wow. Wow. So, I need some help spreading the news. And I need your help. A Fabulous Paint Chips Tote Bag! Seriously, folks, you can’t find this kind of beauty… Continue Reading “Paperback Dropped and a Give-Away!”
The other day, my husband made soup. The kind of soup that cleans out the cupboards and refrigerator. He let it simmer and stew and eventually, he used the immersion blender to smooth it all out. Then, after it chilled in the fridge over… Continue Reading “Soup and Hurt Feelings”