Easter Brunch for Romance Writers on a Deadline
Next week is Easter Sunday and it’s also Rough Draft Challenge April. So today I’m planning an easy Sunday Brunch with entertaining tips and fun, simple recipes.
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The Cherry Blossoms are Here!
The Cherry Blossom festival in Washington, DC begins this weekend. But the history of the iconic cherry blossom trees, a symbol of friendship between the U.S. and Japan, is long and tortured. Yet it was worth the effort.
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St. Patrick’s Day Movies for a Romance Author
Since St. Patrick’s Day is next week, I wanted to share an updated list of my favorite movies that I watch this time of year. There are movies for adults, kids, and the entire family. I hope you enjoy them too!
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Preparing for Spring While the Snow Still Falls
Stuck in the snow but dreaming of spring? Today I’m talking about how to prepare for spring gardening in mid-February with simple, cozy planning tips.
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Why I’m Rewriting the Kingsmill Courtships Series
Why I’m revisiting and rewriting the Kingsmill Courtships series, from its pandemic beginnings to what it means to expand stories, take books down, and trust the creative process.
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A Cake for a King
Mardi Gras is coming up quickly which means it’s time to make an authentic King Cake just in time for Fat Tuesday–but it has to be eaten before Ash Wednesday. 🙂
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St. Brigid: A Heroine For Our Times
Today is the Feast Day for St. Brigid, one of the patron saints of Ireland. As a woman who defied the Irish kings of her day, her story is one of courage and determination and perserverance.
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Let’s Celebrate the Birthday of Robert Burns!
Let’s raise a glass to toast Robert Burns, Scotland’s National Poet and the author of Auld Lang Syne. His birthday is this weekend, and I’ve included the recipes for a traditional Burns Supper. Slainte!
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Giving Up On Planners
Feeling overwhelmed by planners and productivity systems? This is why I’m ditching the stress of planner perfectionism, decision fatigue, and ephemera overload.
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Winter Writing Magic
Winter writing magic is this romance author’s favorite part of winter. Because cold seasons create deeper intimacy, stronger emotional tension, and unforgettable love stories.
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When the Year Starts Without You
It’s that time of year again. It’s planner season. And I’m already behind. But that’s okay because I have a plan to work around not actually planning. And it includes a lot of rest.
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Happy New Year’s Eve!
I wish you all a very happy and prosperous 2026, and may all of our dreams come true!
