Tag: writing

What Can I Do When Everything is On Fire?

I’ve been feeling frustrated, discouraged, angry, sad, and scared about the state of the world. It’s easy for those emotions to overwhelm me if I let them. I’m not rich or powerful. I’m not famous. I don’t have a huge online platform. But that… Continue Reading “What Can I Do When Everything is On Fire?”

“Welcome to France…”

Our decision to purchase a house in France is now official. I signed the agreement yesterday at the notaire’s office. We met the current owner at the meeting, a lovely gentleman who inherited the house from his elderly parents. We enjoyed meeting him, and… Continue Reading ““Welcome to France…””

The Waiting Room

Mom and I agree, our life right now is like sitting in a waiting room. One side of that room has a big picture window through which we can see people running and screaming as catastrophes unfold around the world. We are doing what… Continue Reading “The Waiting Room”

Things that are good (because I need reminders right now)

Sending hope and joy and moments of levity to all of you.

A Bit of Good News

In a time when so much in the world is distressing and scary, it’s nice to have something to look forward to. Today, during a huge rainstorm here in Europe (and political storms back in the US), we got a call from our realtor.… Continue Reading “A Bit of Good News”

New Year, New Life

In the nearly two and a half year gap since my last blog post, I’ve done some serious soul searching and made some big decisions about how and where I want to live. A month after my last post in September 2022, my mother… Continue Reading “New Year, New Life”

Forward Motion, Looking Back

Over the last two and a half years, I have struggled with anxiety. I wrote that in past tense, but anxiety is anything but in the past for me. Despite knowing I have no reason to be ashamed of these admissions, I rewrote the… Continue Reading “Forward Motion, Looking Back”

Trial By Blood Release and Fall Author Events

Book Release! One week until Trial By Blood is available for readers everywhere! The book comes out October 13, and if you preorder now, you’ll have it on the release day! I’m extremely proud of this third book in The Blood Royal Saga. Trial… Continue Reading “Trial By Blood Release and Fall Author Events”

Trial By Blood Update

I had hoped to have Trial By Blood: Book Three of The Blood Royal Saga ready for publication in July, but I’m pushing back the release date to October 1, 2018. I would prefer to give you a book that is written well rather… Continue Reading “Trial By Blood Update”

Meanwhile, back at the office…

You’d think this is a bit of an exaggeration, but really, it’s kind of tempting. For the next couple of weeks, I’m going to be finishing Trial By Blood, only popping up sporadically when time permits. Nearly every weekend between now and the end… Continue Reading “Meanwhile, back at the office…”