Some of you are probably asking, “What the heck is a trope?” Tropes are common themes that run through stories. Tropes tell a reader what to expect. They give them a familiar story which they know will end in a happily ever after. For example, Blackmail Boyfriend is based on the marriage of convenience trope and the opposites attract trope. … Read More
Skunked
If you follow me on facebook, you know that I’ve been skunked or rather that my yellow lab Molly was sprayed by a skunk saturday night. For those unfamiliar with the sequence of events, here is my tale of woe. Saturday night I let Molly out right before we were going to bed. She came racing back into the house, … Read More
Sunday Funnies: Minions
Growing up, I loved reading the Sunday funnies. Today I’m sharing my own version of Sunday funnies featuring Minions. I hope they make you smile.
Halloween Candy Kryptonite
Every September as Halloween draws closer, I have a problem with pumpkins. Specifically, the candy corn type pumpkins which start popping up on every end cap in every store. It’s like they are stalking me and I am powerless to resist. Mellowcreme pumpkins are my Halloween Candy Kryptonite. This year I have come up with a plan which resembles Jane’s cupcake to behavior … Read More
Trial By Fire Excerpt
I’m deep into edits on Book 3 of my dragon series, Trial By Fire. I don’t have a release day to share yet, so I thought I’d share an excerpt. FYI: Valmont is going to class with Bryn because he is acting as her bodyguard. In Elemental Science, Mr. Stanton approached Valmont and had a quick whispered conversation before class … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesday: Bookworm Style
It’s make me laugh wednesday, bookworm style: Enjoy.
Do You Watch Doctor Who?
For years my writer friends have talked about their love of Doctor Who. While I am a fan of Star Wars, Star Trek, and most other Science Fiction Fandoms I have never watched Doctor Who. Then Netflix came into my life and now I am hooked. My favorite Friday night activity is watching Doctor Who while I crochet and do laundry. … Read More
The Miracle of Inverter Turbo Defrost
I came home from work last night to discover I’d forgotten to move the hamburger I planned to cook for dinner from the freezer to the refrigerator. (I’d planned to make burgers because my cooking skills are just that stellar.) So I stared at the frozen lump of meat and said a few unsavory words before turning to the … Read More
Pumpkin Spice Time of Year
Fall means cool weather, leaves crunching under your feet, and pumpkin spice coffee. And not just coffee. Pumpkin spice pancakes, pumpkin spice ice cream, pumpkin spice cheesecake, and many other pumpkin spice goodies pop up all over the place. There are even pumpkin spice Oreos although I haven’t been brave enough to try them yet. For a homemade pumpkin spice … Read More
Happy Hump Day
Happy Hump Day. Congrats on making it through to the middle of the week. Only two more days until the weekend. I hope these make you smile.
Fear The Walking Dead Discussion
So, what did you think of Fear The Walking Dead? I was afraid it would be full of characters that were TSTL (Too Stupid To Live) but I was pleasantly surprised. ***Spoiler Alert*** I like how they opened with Nick, who is a drug addict, seeing one of his friends as a zombie. Was it real? Was he just high? … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesdsay: Random Funnies
Whenever I put together Make Me Laugh Wednesday posts, I try to come up with a theme like coffee or minions or back to school. And….it didn’t pan out this week so here are some random funnies to make you smile. Have a great week.
Making People Smile: Blackmail Boyfriend
I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has read Blackmail Boyfriend. I love writing snarky, sarcastic characters. I love making people laugh. Here are some of my favorite quotes from Blackmail Boyfriend. Hopefully they will put a smile on your face.
Make Me Laugh Minions Wednesday
It’s make me laugh Minions Wednesday. I hope these make you smile.
Novel Illustration for Going Down In Flames
At UtopYA 2015 I met an artist named Monique. She had the unique idea to draw a character from a novel while she discussed the book…sort of a visual book review. Here is the Novel Illustration she created for Going Down In Flames. It’s amazing. I’ve already signed up to have her do an illustration for Bridges Burned. And I’d love … Read More