A Cherry Blossom for Spring
The history of Washington, D.C.’s iconic cherry blossom trees, a symbol of friendship between the U.S. and Japan, is long and tortured, yet so worth the effort.
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Painting Wonder
Have you ever wondered about who illustrated the beloved Narnia and Lord of the Rings books? Well, today a beautiful, illustrated tribute to Pauline Baynes, the illustrator of those beloved series, has come out. It’s called Painting Wonder, and it’s one of the most beautiful books I’ve ever purchased.
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: A Short History
A brief history of C.S. Lewis’s famous series The Chronicles of Narnia — just in time for its 75th Anniversary and a new illustrated book, Painting Wonder, about Pauline Baynes, the famous illustrator of these charming books.
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April’s Rough Draft Challenge Meal Plan
While my Rough Draft Challenge for April project is all set, I’m trying to get my life ready. One of the things I do ahead of time is to plan my meals, for my self and my family. So let’s get started with a meal plan!
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Rough Draft Challenge for Spring
It’s finally Spring! And this April, to celebrate the sunnier weather, I’m joining a Rough Draft Challenge. I’m not worried about perfection or word count, and I’ve included a list of basic tools to help you prep a story for its (very) rough draft stage.
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The Anemoi of March
The mythological origins of the March winds in Virginia aren’t as strange as they might first seem. These fierce northwesterly gusts from the Shenandoah Mountains echo the ancient Greek Anemoi, the Greek gods of the winds.
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Literary Gems of the French Quarter: A Visit to Three Beloved Bookstores
Discover the best bookstores in New Orleans’ French Quarter! Explore Dauphine Street Books for rare finds, Crescent City Books for antiquarian treasures, and Beckham’s Bookshop for a deep dive into local history and literature.
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Persephone Retellings for Spring
Spring is finally here and it’s time to read some Persephone and Hades retellings. I hope you enjoy this list of romances (steamy, fantasy, and YA) to help you get in the mood for this next season.
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The Hungry {Romance} Writer: Green Slaw
Friday is here again, and tonight I’m having leftover corned beef and Irish soda bread for dinner, along with my favorite Green Slaw.
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Persephone: A Goddess for Spring
Today is the Spring Equinox, and it’s a time to reflect on the changing seasons, and the hope that Spring brings to all of us, including Persephone.
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Sarah Munro’s Hibiscus Raspberry Herbal Tea
The days are warm, the nights are cold, but I’m tired of coffees and hot cocoas. So that means it’s time for one of my favorite Spring drinks, Hibiscus Raspberry Tea.
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A Cover Reveal for Luke’s Last Hot Summer
It’s another cover reveal day! And today I’m sharing the cover for Luke’s Last Hot Summer, a new contemporary romance in my Kingsmill Courtships series, that is coming out June 3 2025.
