A Winter’s Night Reading List
It’s still winter. The nights are still long and dark. So that must mean it’s time for a winter-themed novel list with books to read while drinking hot chocolate in front of a roaring fire.
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A Valentine From Chaucer
Saint Valentine was his own man who ended up with a worldwide holiday devoted to his teachings. But he had help from a 14th century poet who believed deeply in the idea of courtly love.
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A History of Candlemas & Groundhogs
Today is Candlemas, a day to celebrate the coming of Spring with groundhogs, candles, and gingerbread scones.
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A Heroine Named Brigid
Tonight begins the Feast Day for St. Brigid, one of the patron saints of Ireland. Her story is one of courage and determination because she defied the kings and laws of her day.
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Sarah Munro’s Herbal Foot Soak
Now that many of us have had the season’s cold/flu/illness of the month, it’s time to take care of our feet. Because when our feet are happy, the rest of the body follows.
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How Writing Short Saved My Career
Although the title is a bit over-the-top, learning how to write shorter fiction helped bring you back to my creative process. While I’d never presume how to tell someone how to write, I do have a list of resources for writers interesting in learning this skill.
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A Cover Reveal for His Perfect Valentine
This year I’m participating in Just Add Love, an Instalove-themed charity anthology where all the proceeds go to Breast Cancer Research. And today I’m sharing the cover for my novella in this collection, His Perfect Valentine.
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2025 Mid-Winter Middle Grade & Young Adult Book List
It’s snowing and it’s so cold I don’t want to leave the house. That means it must be time for the 2025 Mid-Winter Middle Grade & Young Adult book list!
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Reader’s Guide to Young Adult and Children’s Books.
The rules for writing and shelving children’s books differ from the rules for adult books. So here is an updated description on how young adult, middle grade, and children’s books are classified.
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A Birthday Supper for Robert Burns
It’s time to raise a glass to toast Robert Burns, Scotland’s National Poet and the author of Auld Lang Syne. His birthday is tomorrow, and I’ve included the recipes for a traditional Burns Supper. Slainte!
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Emergency Binders for Unthinkable Events
Talking about disasters is never fun and not easy, but today we’re discussing the Importance of a Family Emergency Binder and a small home safe to grab in case of an emergency evacuation.
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More January Book Fairs and Reading Events
It’s time for another round of January book fairs, book promos, and reading events. So many more books and reader events, just in time for another snowstorm this week.
