Little Pink Shamrocks

Think Pink this St. Patrick's Day Cue the music, pop the champagne… I’ve set my official release date! Though chances are, you might want a Guinness instead, because Little Pink Houses will officially launch on Tuesday, March 17th—St. Patrick’s Day! Lucky you! Preorders have started! (Ebook only. Paperback available March 17.) You may be wondering, what happened toContinue reading "Little Pink Shamrocks"

Plotting a Week on Ambergris Caye

Sunrises, sunsets, and Little Pink Houses As I write, I’m watching the sunrise IN BELIZE! Revisiting places that inspired my novel, recreating character moments, handing out bookmarks and postcards as if I’m part of a salvation mission, posing for pictures like a twenty-year-old wannabe influencer, and generally driving two of my oldest, dearest friends crazyContinue reading "Plotting a Week on Ambergris Caye"

An Ode to Firsts

And making peace with life's clutter Ahhh… January, the first month of the year. Decorations are down, the house feels clean and open, the last of the cookies have vacated the premises along with your college-aged kid. In checkout lines, austere magazine covers beckon, promising a worry-free future where matching bins and stacking pantryware andContinue reading "An Ode to Firsts"

Year-end Musings

And - Ta-daaah! - My Book Cover December. I both love it and dread it. Do you? A few of the things I love: The Phoenix weather. After a fickle November, where the high might be 90 or 60, December settles into long stretches of days hovering around 70 degrees. Just nippy enough for a sweaterContinue reading "Year-end Musings"

Ask and you shall… give

The reciprocal joy of asking a favor Raise your hand if you like to help people. I know I do. Now, raise your hand if the idea of asking for help can send you into a guilty, stomach-churning spiral: Should I? Shouldn’t I? If I ask, will this person think less of me? On this one, I am goingContinue reading "Ask and you shall… give"