Back in second grade when I was penning my first “books,” my vision of publishing went something like this: I’d awake full of creative energy and climb the stairs to my writing room — a high tower featuring floor-to-ceiling windows … Continue reading →
As I mentioned in my last post, I’m writing frantically to complete The Pirate’s Ruby, the second in the jeweler’s granddaughter cozy mystery series. A few weeks ago, select patrons of JT’s Kitchen had a sneak preview of the book. … Continue reading →
Blogs routinely contain posts from the author apologizing for disappearing for a few months. I’m going to break with tradition and not apologize or offer excuses. Though this blog has been idle, you all have been in my thoughts as … Continue reading →
Sometimes Nature provides the most amazing surprises. The ospreys who nest in North Beach, Maryland — and inspired the name for my fictional Osprey Beach community — returned early this year. Being a fan, I lost no time in hauling … Continue reading →
So here we are two months into 2013 and, for many of us, our New Year’s resolution to lose weight is starting to wear thin – even if our clothes aren’t. If you made it through Valentine’s Day without cheating, … Continue reading →
There’s something magical about those first winter months. The sun shines, the snow glistens and the crisp air entices us outside. Even when there’s no snow, our minds yearn for those Thomas Kinkade moments, cuddling in horse-drawn sleighs, zipping down … Continue reading →
Do you remember the first time you saw Santa Claus? Was he ringing a bell in the cold? Riding in a parade? Ho-ho-ho’ing in the mall? I was maybe six years old when Santa lumbered through our front door, all … Continue reading →
One of the things I love about living near the Chesapeake Bay is the creativity of holiday decorations. The first time I saw Santa lounging in the back of a boat, hanging on for dear life to a leaping rockfish, … Continue reading →
I love strolling the Chesapeake Beach docks on weekends, watching the comings and goings of the fishermen. While the life of a captain is a rough one, the men and women who charter fishing trips usually return giddy with excitement. … Continue reading →
