Opening Paragraphs: What They Reveal About Our Characters
As an English major and teacher I loved analyzing literature, looking at the first sentences and paragraphs of books to …
Category Archives: books
“The Wildness & the Mystery” – What Draws Us as Writers
“Maybe I’m going feral in my old age. I find that the older I get, the more baffling it all …
Peg Unhinged, A Hilarious Read about Raging Hormones
I have to admit, I wasn’t fond of poor Peg at the beginning of this novel—too whiny, too self-involved, too …
5 Stars & a Shiny Badge! Editorial Review of This Sea Within
When creating a book, because it’s such a long and arduous process, you have to celebrate every milestone, no matter …
Speaking of Erotica . . . How I Came to Write This Sea Within
Many years ago I wrote the following blog post: Speaking of erotica. . . have you read anything hot lately? …
Historical Fiction: Reading, Writing, and Reviewing
I’ve long loved reading historical fiction. In the past some favorite authors and reads were James Clavell’s Shogun and Tai-Pan; …
Cover Reveal & Design for This Sea Within
I’m excited to share the full-color cover of my new novel. My designer Baris Sehri, who I found on Reedsy, …
My Book Buffet Newsletter, March 2026
Dear Friends and Followers, Welcome to My Book Buffet, a monthly newsletter featuring updates on my publishing adventure, including my novels When Things …
The Transforming Power of Art: Welding the Broken Pieces of Our Lives
Art-making has been a transforming power in my life, in my writing and poetry and paintings. Even in the artful …
My Book Buffet Newsletter, February 2026
Dear Friends and Followers, Welcome to My Book Buffet, a monthly newsletter featuring updates on my publishing adventure, including my novels When …
