It's Too Yummy Tuesday! On select Tuesdays I share delicious recipes either inspired by my books or that are just plain delicious! In continuing my fall-themed recipes, here's one I make this time of year that's sure to please. If you're never tried a zucchini-style bread because it sounds weird, give this a shot!...

It's Too Yummy Tuesday! On select Tuesdays I share delicious recipes either inspired by my books or that are just plain delicious! So last time I posted a fall recipe for making applesauce, and with Thanksgiving almost here, I wanted to post a traditional side dish that is super easy and is a bit healthier than the...

It's Too Yummy Tuesday! On select Tuesdays I share delicious recipes either inspired by my books or that are just plain delicious! It's time to bob for apples! I love apples year-round, and we always have plenty in the house. When there's a bumper crop, I grab a few and make the following applesauce. Great on its own,...

It's Too Yummy Tuesday! On select Tuesdays I share delicious recipes either inspired by my books or that are just plain delicious! I spent some time around a chicken coop this past week, so today's recipe is inspired by it! There's nothing like the tangy goodness of barbecue chicken, but with cooler days approaching,...

I logged into the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) site today. It told me I've been a member for "about" 8 years. Every year since, I've started the race on November 1--and every year, I've crossed the 50k goal. Along the way, I hosted NaNo contests, mentored new writers, and come December, couldn't wait...

It's Too Yummy Tuesday! On select Tuesdays I share delicious recipes either inspired by my books or that are just plain delicious! Today's recipe is a celebration of savory, spicy romance! Chile rellenos have a comfort food feel with all that gooey cheese and flavor, yet there's a nice kick from the chile and sauce. Chile...

(Time Out Clip art licensed from the Clip Art Gallery on DiscoverySchool.com) There are times when a manuscript needs a firm, guiding hand to get it ship-shape. There are other times, however, when the manuscript (or muse) is guilty of manhandling the writer. This isn't always a bad thing. Sometimes, letting a manuscript...

It's Too Yummy Tuesday! On select Tuesdays I share delicious recipes either inspired by my books or that are just plain delicious! I'm sharing today's recipe after a conversation about what to do with chicken. We'd eaten so much of it that it fell out of our graces for many months. Finally, we decided the time had...

Happy Fall! What a week! It was clean-a-palooza at the house all week, from carpets to laundry and some work on the garage. I'm pooped! But I like getting things shipshape before holiday season rolls around. We got our fall/Halloween decorations up, which was fun, and I'm absolutely thrilled that the past couple...

It's Too Yummy Tuesday! On select Tuesdays I share delicious recipes either inspired by my books or that are just plain delicious! Today's recipe is inspired by fall, actually. Although it's a great one to have by your side, along with a cup of tea or coffee, while you curl up with a favorite book! Caramel Apple Cookies When...

Happy Fall! Can you believe it's already that time? Apple cider, fall leaves, pumpkins. Man, where did the year fly off to?  LIFE STUFF My fall flowers display that sits outside the front door In a recent update, I mentioned our car woes. Well, we finally got Car 1 replaced with a new (used) one. Spoiler...

On Throwback Thursday I showcase the very first book or story ever written by some talented authors.  Today I'm happy to have Richard Brawer, author of Love's Sweet Sorrow. He's here to share a throwback to his very first work. Throwback Thursday with Richard Brawer Before retiring I commuted an hour and twenty...

It's Too Yummy Tuesday! On select Tuesdays I share delicious recipes either inspired by my books or that are just plain delicious! Today I'm sharing a quick-n-easy treat the family will love! HEALTHIER FRIED HONEY BANANA Since our family decided to ditch refined sugar and flour for the most part, I'm always looking...

Dear Manuscript: I'd like to think of myself as both a reasonable person and a seasoned writer. For reasons I have yet to fathom, however, you apparently want to challenge both of these opinions. I have given you the due attention all manuscripts deserve. Before ever setting pen to paper (or fingers to keys), you...

It's Too Yummy Tuesday! On select Tuesdays I share delicious recipes either inspired by my books or that are just plain delicious! Today's recipe is inspired by my work in progress, Disarming Cowboys. The heroine gets to dig into a plate of hot, juicy ribs, and that got me to thinking about my favorite rib recipe....