writing

Truth and Consequences

Or: An optimist, a pessimist, and a realist walk into a bar “We should open a bakery,” my sister said. We were enjoying some decadent creation, say a vanilla bean cupcake beneath a cloud of her amazing fresh strawberry buttercream, at some family event. Her daughter’s birthday, maybe. Though it could have been any randomContinueContinue reading “Truth and Consequences”

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 toContinueContinue 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 crazyContinueContinue 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 andContinueContinue 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 sweaterContinueContinue reading “Year-end Musings”