"You know what that [Temet nosce] means? It's Latin. It means 'Know thyself.' " -- The Oracle, The Matrix Hi, all! I had a blast at Washington Romance Writers' annual spring retreat this weekend! Thanks again for the lift home to my fabulous blog-mate Taylor Reynolds! Please indulge me quoting The Matrix  (again). That line resonated today on the ride home. This weekend I … [Read more...]

Greetings from my  Maryland corner of the snow-struck D.C. area! This is Day 3 since I last left home. From the looks of our parking lot an hour ago, Monday will be Day 4. There are far worse things than being snowbound with the comforts of home, so you won’t hear me complain. It’s a great chance to do those chores I can’t get to normally. It’s also a great chance to … [Read more...]

Merry Christmas Eve, everyone!  I’m sorry for leaving you hanging in November. For those who don’t know, an unexpected Thanksgiving-week hospital stay pre-empted last month’s post. But I’m happy to be back, especially today. Christmas Eve is one of my favorite days. I've always loved being home for the holidays. Growing up, it meant marathon holiday cooking, late-night … [Read more...]

Hi, Readers! For my first post, I decided to offer two chances to win a $5 Amazon.com gift card. Read on to find out how! I love the part of the story when the hero and heroine meet. Especially when it’s funny. Writers call it the “meet cute.” But I was a sophomore in high school when I learned that truth can be stranger — and funnier — than fiction. My first … [Read more...]