5 Facts About Me!
˗ˏˋ☕ˎˊ˗ 1) I am an admitted coffee snob, and I roast my own coffee beans. A while back, an acquaintance opened a local coffee shop and what set her apart from other shops was that she roasted her own coffee beans. They were delicious, and I blame her for making me a...❤️🐾Meet My Furry Family 🐾❤️
I have four Chihuahuas of varying ages. Gabby is 13, the Twins, Annie and Theo, are 8, and Katie Belle is 7. Gabby is the oldest, so she is Alpha–or at least that is what she tells the other puppies. They don’t necessarily respect her authority. She is...The Secret Ingredient: Unconditional Love (Lessons from My Grandma’s Kitchen)
I was very close to my grandma, my mom’s mom. She was surprisingly funny–she’d come up with a genius wise-crack when anyone least expected it. For some reason, they never saw it coming from her, and she could always make me laugh out loud. She had a...My Top 10 Favorite Movies! 🎬📽️🎞️
I enjoy all kinds of movies and it was hard to narrow it down to just 10 favorites. I watch everything including rom-coms, romance, action, thrillers, adventure and epic fantasy. I have even been known to watch horror movies, but I’ve been watching less and less...Writer’s Block
I haven’t experienced writer’s block for a long time. When the actual block has shown up, it’s been kind of a paralyzing, blank feeling. I’d just stare at a blank Word document and no words, not one idea, would come to mind. 1. How do you...Challenges of Being an Indie Author
🖋️ What inspired you to become an indie author? This is kind of a 2-part question, because I was inspired to become an author long before I even considered the indie route. And I can’t really point to one thing that inspired me to become an author because,...How Writing Romance Has Changed My View of Love
As a writer and a reader, I often find myself lost in the world of love stories—characters falling for one another, navigating their flaws, overcoming obstacles, and growing together. But what I didn’t expect was how much writing romance would change my own...Creating Believable Relationships in Fiction
As a writer, one of the most satisfying elements of a story is creating a relationship that resonates deeply with readers. Whether it’s a slow-burn romance or a passionate, instant connection, the key to crafting a believable and unforgettable romance is authenticity....The Heart of Small-Town Romance: Cedar Ridge and Beyond
Small-town romance holds a special place in the hearts of readers, offering a sense of charm, intimacy, and community that larger settings simply can’t match. Whether it’s the quaint shops on Main Street or the tight-knit group of people who feel like family, small...