My husband Bill greatly enjoys watching a show called Red Letter Media, a show in which a group of men sit around a table and critique the worst movies they can find. Though Bill and I have a lot in common, and I occasionally laugh at what might be construed as “guy humor,” something about […]

I’ve been a writing for fifteen years. I’ve been a writer at heart all my life, but for argument’s sake I’ve considered myself a writer for the last fifteen years. I still feel guilty when I sit down to write. I think about all the things I should be doing–the dishes piled in the sink, the

I’ll be hosting a workshop at the Easton, PA Book Festival this fall.  It’s the first time I’ll be speaking to an audience of readers and writers in quite a while and I’ve started thinking about what I’d like to say about my author brand. I’ve prided myself on reforming former villains. And though I’ve

I’ve had a busy year. Though 2019 isn’t nearly over, it has been one of the busiest years of my life as I planned my wedding, got married, and purchased my first home. Writing time suffered at the mercy of my hectic schedule and at times I considered abandoning one dream at the expense of

I’ve watched the movie Baby Boom dozens of times. It isn’t only the great 80s music that draws me in, though that is definitely a big plus! There is much to love about this throwback romantic comedy, but the part that really hits home for me is the main character, J.C. Wyatt’s determination to make it

I’ve always dreamed of living in a more secluded area than the one in which I grew up. The yard I played in as a child was full of trees, many of which collapsed during hurricanes. The same was true of our neighbors’ yards, and though living in the suburbs isn’t exactly the same as

Throughout my lifetime, my mind has often been at work, creating a story. I did this long before I ever identified as a writer. But it wasn’t until I’d written my first full-length novel when I realized how truly exciting writing can be. There is a feeling of empowerment which derives from creating a world

Have you ever read a novel in which the very twisted villain played a prominent role and thought, “I can’t put this book down!  Does that make me weird?” I can honestly say I’ve been there more times than I can count! Villains, for me, are what give a story its excitement. I imagine I’m

I’ve just returned from Manchester Vermont, where I spent a glorious weekend skiing, snow-shoeing and reconnecting with nature–something that we residents of New Jersey tend to shy away from doing during the hard months of winter. No, I’m not a skier, and my 80 year old ski instructor would certainly attest to that! But, I

There’s nothing quite as romantic about reading a good Christmas story at Christmas time. Or is there? Many authors choose to write novels centered around a particular holiday or time of year. Doing so can breathe new life into a story, and it may offer the reader something of a guideline suggesting when the story