Tag Archives: inspirational

EXCITING NEW REVIEW FOR “PLACID RIVER RUNS DEEP”

Authors love good reviews! Whether a reader writes a few kind words or an entire synopsis, it makes an author’s day to receive a good review. I wish more people left reviews or star ratings (good ones, I hope), but … Continue reading

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TERY – A EULOGY

My friend died last week. We hadn’t talked for fifteen years. There was a falling out over lifestyle choices. But before that, she was my bestie, all the way back to our college days at PCC. We met during a … Continue reading

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THE TWO-SECOND SALES PITCH

What can I tell you about pitch-writing in two seconds that will pique your… “Here are 5 steps to a compelling pitch.” “…5 easy steps.” “…5 surefire steps.” “…5 blah blah blah.” Oops! Lost you already. You’ve heard it all … Continue reading

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A VIEW FROM THE CAT SEAT

Hire a qualified cat sitter? Yes or yes. Yes, I’m a writer, but I am also a cat sitter. I go to people’s houses and care for their cats while they are on vacation or away for work. They pay … Continue reading

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MY COVID MEMOIR, ILLUSTRATED! Part 2

There’s a Cat Hair in My Mask: How Cats Helped Me through Unprecedented Times – Excerpts and Photographs This is the second instalment of photos that accompany the memoir. I hope you are enjoying these snippets of the book and … Continue reading

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HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY-NO, REALLY!

  Happy Valentine’s Day! This year I thought I’d do something different than my usual cynical observations about how many people this over-advertised holiday hurts. You know- the singles who wish they had someone, the spouses who have lost their … Continue reading

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CAT SUMMER – THE DREAM CONTINUES

An all-new cover! I’m so excited to finally have finally published Cat Summer with its new updated cover! This one perfectly matches the beautiful cat-centric cover of Cat Winter, book 2 in the Cat Seasons Tetralogy. Cat Summer is a … Continue reading

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MY COVID MEMOIR, ILLUSTRATED! Part 1

“There’s a Cat Hair in My Mask: How Cats Helped Me through Unprecedented Times” is next level. I was so absorbed in reading her life experience during the 2020 pandemic that I read the book straight through in one day.  … Continue reading

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BLOGS I LOVE: Erin the Literary Cat

Where do I start? Doing a series featuring my favorite blogs is something I’ve been thinking about for a long time, because what’s better than sharing something we love? But there are so many wonderful blogs out there in blogland, … Continue reading

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FELIZ ANIVERSARIO PARA MI!

Today is my anniversary! Or I really should say, my husband’s and mine, because I couldn’t have done it without him. Twenty-seven years! Who would have guessed? On this day nearly three decades ago in sunny Las Vegas, Jim and … Continue reading

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