I admit, I’ve been nervous about book reviews. Who wouldn’t be after reading the horror stories about authors who refuse to read their reviews … authors devastated by one-star—or, worse, no-star—reviews … Putting my books out there, in the world at large, wasn’t hard. I’ve wanted to be a writer, to Read more…
I know, I know. You don’t need me to tell you Christmas is a mere nine days away. Countdowns are everywhere, inexorably ticking off the days, hours and minutes. With no children of my own to make holiday magic for, I don’t find the holiday season quite as hectic as Read more…
Dashing through the malls? That’s so last week. ‘Tis now the season for holding hands with the one you love while strolling through freshly fallen snow and cuddling (and more) in front of a blazing fire. No need to shiver in sub-zero temps when there are so many fun, creative ways Read more…
I have so many things to be thankful for in 2013, including discovering this cornucopia photo on Wikimedia Commons. I find old advertisements like this, described as a “propaganda poster to get immigrants to move to California” (circa 1876), fascinating. Did you note how California is “a climate for health Read more…
Cheryl “Cher” Stanton is about to discover home is where the hunk is … Today has been more than a year in the making, but I can finally say it, loud and proud: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS is on sale. Just in time for the holidays, it’s available on Amazon Read more…
It’s Saturday—time for another installment of everyone’s favorite blog hop, My Sexy Saturday. A quick reminder of the rules: Post 7 paragraphs or 7 sentences or 7 words. The choice is yours. It can be from a WIP or something you already have published. Your post should be live by Read more…
… No, not “Catching Up with Depeche Mode,” although that disc had most of the essentials from DM’s early years. I’m talking about catching up with my busy, busy author self. The days—has it really already been a month?—since DIVA IN THE DUGOUT‘s release have been a whirlwind. That’s probably Read more…
The release of my holiday novella, HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, is just around the corner. It’s my first indie release, and I’m stoked. Does anyone say stoked anymore? Probably not. I’m hopelessly uncool—and mathematically challenged. (More on that in a future post.) To celebrate my upcoming indie debut, I’m dedicating Read more…
DIVA and I are guest posting on Lynn Cahoon’s blog today. Stop by for the details of my call story and my advice for writers.
… For the news I’ve been waiting to share all week: My debut, DIVA IN THE DUGOUT is live. It’s been a whirlwind from getting the call in July to seeing my first book available for sale. I keep pinching myself, expecting to wake up and find the last few Read more…