Wattpad Romance Favorites . . . so far!
I started writing on Wattpad to give myself a reason to stop making excuses for my lack of actual written work. I had no idea...
Irish Lamb Stew and Soda Bread
Irish Lamb Stew with Soda Bread was something I started as a tradition on St. Patrick’s Day when my husband and I were first married....
Meet the Character – Phillip Laughlin
Phillip (Phil) Laughlin is the love interest in my novel, Sweetwater. I have a special place in my heart for those serving in the military. ...
Aspire Magazine Book Review
Aspire Magazine on Wattpad chose Sweetwater as their Book Review for February 2020! I feel so happy to have been chosen. Not only that but...
Common Newbie Writer Mistakes . . . and how to fix them!
I saw a meme on Pinterest the other day that said “A professional writer is an amateur writer who didn’t quit.” But sometimes in the...
When You’re Stuck . . . and how to get unstuck!
You’ve been kicking butt and writing words. You’re sailing along and then all of sudden the words won’t come, or the plot seems to have...
Meet the Character – Anna Gilbert
Anna Gilbert is the main character in my novel, Sweetwater. She is the point of view character of the love story between her and...
Writing about Disability – write with realism!
Writing about a character with a disability can make a big impact on your story. The trick is to write a character that is believable...
Ultimate Party Caramel Corn
Just in time for New Years and the SuperBowl, I present my recipe for caramel corn. The caramel itself has a lot of applications besides...
A Perfect Storm
There has never been a time when I didn’t want to be a writer. I wrote here and there. I developed stories and bided my...