In both the books I write and like to read, family, friends and community are integral to the romance between the hero and heroine. While I don’t ‘write from life,’ like most writers, my own experiences to some extent shape the stories I tell and that’s especially...
‘Port Fairlight Summer’, a finalist in the 2014 Wisconsin Romance Writers of America (RWA) Fabulous Five writing contest, placed first in the single title category (June 2014).
One summer, I had a part-time job writing news releases. The work was repetitive, mind numbing and, as the days slipped by, I questioned its value beyond the much-needed pay check. Years later, I appreciate that job taught me valuable lessons about writing craft –...
In April 2000, the Tech Guy and I had a big decision to make. His then employer in Canada offered him an expatriate assignment in England. A wonderful opportunity but which would mean a big change, taking our lives in a whole new direction. While making that decision,...
