Week 19: Desired Traits & Upcoming Events

June Means Boas & Tiaras! Hey (or Howdy) to all my Texas readers! I’m going to be in Dallas on June 10th for Boas & Tiaras at the historic Adolphus Hotel. You should join me and 13 other awesome authors for afternoon tea and a book signing. I’ll be showcasing my latest book, WHY THE […]

Week 17: I’m A Survivor!

Week 17: Lessons From Trials! This week’s blog hits close to home. The topic is about things we’ve survived and how they have shaped who we are. It’s just fact that life will be full of trials. There’s no avoiding it, not if you’re putting yourself out there every day, giving it your best. So […]

Week 16: BOOK RELEASE & Essentials

Why The River Runs is HERE! I’m so excited for you guys to FINALLY visit Riverview to meet Tina and Bo! I’m so pleased with how this book turned out and how it sets the tone for the series. Pick up your copy and let me know what you think! Celebrations! I have a lot […]

Week 15: Dream Trips & Home Oasis

Home Oasis This weekend was once again a working weekend for my family. We created a little patio on our back yard under a nice shade tree where we can sit, relax, drink, and watch the fire. My knees are still killing me, but it’s well worth the pain to have a special spot that […]

Week 14: Spring Cleaning!

Spring Cleaning! Happy spring everyone! I love this time of year. Open the windows of the house, have lunch on the patio, and soak up the sun without frying like we do in summer. Flowers are blooming, the mornings are just cool enough to still wrap up in a blanket while you drink your coffee, […]

Week 13: What cheers you up? BOOKS!

Perfect Start to The Week I just love how these lists always seem to coincide with something going on in my daily life…or maybe they just make me more aware of it. Either way, this week is all about things that can cheer us up. Wouldn’t you know it, I went to check the mail […]

Week 11: Rejuvenate Your Space- With Tina Foster!

Week 11: Rejuvenate Your Space! What a perfect week for this list. Not only was I looking at Pinterest this weekend to get ideas for my master bathroom, but I’m also introducing readers to the first novel in The Riverview Series. The cool thing is that Tina Foster, my female lead, works with her father […]

Week 10: Things to Ignore and Family Time

Reuniting with Family: Happy March! This past week my family put out the call for everyone to come see my grandmother. She had a stroke and a fall leaving her not doing so well. I scraped up every extra penny I had, backed up my daughters, and we rushed off to Missouri. Like most of […]

Week 9/52: Treasured Things & News!

Happy Birthday to ME! This past weekend, I had the privilege of celebrating another year on this earth. Yep, Saturday was Happy Birthday to me. Some people might get bent out of shape about birthdays, but I figure they are a treat that too many people are deprived of. Life might not be perfect for […]

Week 8: 52 Lists Project

Feeling Inspired! Happy Monday to ya! I hope you guys had a lovely Valentines Day and are now working off all the chocolate. I’m finally feeling human again after a week of the crud running through my house. This weekend we were blessed with beautiful sunshine and warm temperatures so I was able to open […]