A couple of days ago, we hosted a brunch for four of our Ottawa / Puerto Vallarta friends. Great people, spirited conversation ranging from politics to religion (yes, we’re all still friends), and lots of laughs, silliness, and warmth. And … Continue reading
•’s for FUR BALL FEVER
When I opened my email this morning, I discovered a lovely 5-star review for FUR BALL FEVER sitting in my Inbox. What a wonderful way to start the day. Here is an excerpt: Reviewed by Trudi LoPreto for Readers’ Favorite: … Continue reading
Insomnia Conquered (Hopefully Permanently)
Warning: This post has absolutely nothing to do with books or writing, and unless you’ve suffered from insomnia you may not fully appreciate what I’m about to say. Lately, I’ve been able to sleep. Deeply. All night. I’ve even been … Continue reading
We May Have Gremlins
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So I do an early morning grocery run today so my husband won’t starve while I’m at Red Pine Camp next week. When I get home, I unpack everything, put it away. Neatly. Carefully. Tidily. Including a dozen eggs. In … Continue reading
Travel Musings: Napkin Flambé, Anyone?
My husband and I are travel junkies. This spring we embarked on a 2-week road trip in Ireland. We loved everything about that country. Except the weather. Okay, and maybe the road trip part. But I digress. Today, I want … Continue reading
The Agony and the Ecstasy (My Writing Process)
I haven’t written much since, well, after my return from Mexico in March. COLD FEET FEVER has been languishing on my D drive for several months. As everyone knows, writing avoidance is a BAD THING for an indie author who … Continue reading
Sample Sunday – Katie Tries to Break the Bad News
For today’s sample, I thought I would unveil more of my WIP, Cold Feet Fever, sequel to Fur Ball Fever. I’m two-thirds of the way of the first draft, and thought some of you might be interested in the opening … Continue reading
Six Sentence Sunday: Busted (from Fur Ball Fever)
For your reading pleasure, I offer an excerpt from FUR BALL FEVER. Adrenaline pumped through Grace’s veins, sent blood thundering in her ears. If she was going down, she’d damn well do it in style, scratching and clawing every inch … Continue reading
Writing a Sex Scene
I have a confession to make. Every time I sit down to write a sex scene, I find myself wishing I’d left the bedroom door discretely closed in my first romance. Instead, I poured everything I had into writing steamy … Continue reading
Sample Sunday: Cold Feet Fever
For today’s sample, I thought I would unveil the first scene of my WIP, Cold Feet Fever, sequel to Fur Ball Fever. I’m 2/3 of the way of the first draft, and thought some of you might be interested in … Continue reading






