SPRING, SPRING, SPRING Ah spring! When the weather warms and the flowers bloom. I love flowers, don’t you? I love their bright, happy colors and their fragrant aromas. We have jasmine in our backyard that is heavenly come spring. The gardenias down the road fills the air with their vibrant perfume. LOVE IT! Spring makes me think of the dogwoods and azaleas dotting the South.  I also think of the Smoky Mountains, beautiful in each season, waking up from winter’s sleep with beautiful wildflowers....read more

  As a romance writer, how can I not love the month of February? In reality, St. Valentine’s Day is all year for me as I spend my days coming up with heartwarming love stories for my readers.  I love a good romance (Pride and Prejudice, The Princess Bride). But for a story to qualify as a good romance, I do have a few requirements. A likeable heroine and a loveable hero. Don’t you want to identify with the characters and root for their happy ending? Which brings me to my biggest...read more

A brand new year! Yay! A blank slate, new opportunities. But does that idea overwhelm you? Are you riddled with stress in making New Years resolutions while filled with guilt over last year’s forgotten goals? I understand completely, and as exciting as it is to reach for new dreams, it can be frustrating. So try this instead.  Create a morning routine. A developed morning routine sets you up for a good day, a productive day. Getting out of bed and accomplishing a few specifically chosen tasks...read more