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; …
Category Archives: Writing
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 …
Being Me Deeply: Details, Details! Why They Matter
I’m sitting here with my morning coffee, a flicker of fire warming the room while the dark windows slowly lighten. …
Heat & Heart, 5 Valentines for Lovers
1. I crush her against me. I want to be part of her. Not just inside her but all around …
My Book Buffet Newsletter, January 2026
Dear Friends and Followers, Welcome to my January Book Buffet, a monthly newsletter featuring updates on my publishing adventure, including my novels When …
Risking Delight in a World Gone Awry
“We can do without pleasure, but not delight. Not enjoyment. We must havethe stubbornness to accept our gladness in the …
Lost in a Swirling Sea @ This Sea Within: Naming a Novel & Designing a Cover
As many of you know, I’m getting ready to publish my second novel, This Sea Within, later this year. But …
