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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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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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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Updated: A Romance Writer’s Favorite Movies for St. Patrick’s Day
Since St. Patrick’s Day is in a few days, I wanted I’d share an updated list of my favorite movies that I watch around this time of year. There are movies for adults, kids, and the entire family. I hope you enjoy them too!
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Ashes to Ashes
Have you ever wondered what Ash Wednesday is all about? Well, here’s a short history that explains all about it.
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Let’s Bake a King Cake
It’s almost Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. So let’s make an authentic King Cake.
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Breaking the Book
Sometimes you have to break the notebook to get past the fear and find your miracle.
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A Romance Writer’s Favorite Romantic Movies
Even though Valentine’s Day is over, another blizzard is on its way and that means it’s time to rewatch my favorite romantic movies. And here’s a list to get started.
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Even Writers Need Friends
Even though the pandemic is over, finding communities is harder than ever. So today I have a special guest on the blog talking all about finding writer communities and retreats on this lonely planet.
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Thrifting for Love
It’s almost Valentine’s Day which means it’s time to find gifts for those you love. While shopping at thrift shops may not be glamorous, Trinity Thrift & Boutique offers shoppers a chance to find vintage treasures and to help those most in need.
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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.
