OMG, I did it! I made paint! Way to lead with the climax, right? 😊 Screw suspense, I’m too excited to build to it. Here’s the thing – ever since stumbling upon Nick Neddo’s book on making organic art supplies, I’ve been itching to try making homemade paint. So much so, in fact, that IContinue reading “Playing With Pigment – My First Foray Into Homemade Paints”
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Painting Dempsey
I spent a bit of time at the easel last night and painted a quick study of our little rescued kitten, Dempsey. He sat in the morning light streaming through the open kitchen door yesterday morning, watching the shadows of leaves moving across the floor, and I knew immediately it would make a cute paintingContinue reading “Painting Dempsey”
Blessed Are The Broken Bricks And Branches
A brick broke in my sidewalk and I’m ecstatic. Granted, crumbling landscape features aren’t usually a cause for celebration, but I’m on the hunt for all things pigmented and organic so – yay! – lemons will be turned into lemonade. More specifically, brick chucks will be crushed into dust. Hoo-rah! Crazy? Possibly, but let meContinue reading “Blessed Are The Broken Bricks And Branches”
A Time-Traveling Tour De Force From Elizabeth Chatsworth
I am licking my lips over the delicious confection that is Ten Minutes Past Teatime by Elizabeth Chatsworth. Mind you, I’m not talking about anything so tenuous and fluffy as whipped cream or cotton candy confections. No, Elizabeth’s short story tour de force is a big slab of hot apple pie with a chunk ofContinue reading “A Time-Traveling Tour De Force From Elizabeth Chatsworth”
An Interview with Kelley Griffin
After reveling in her nail-biting story, I had the opportunity to discuss BINDING CIRCUMSTANCE with Author Kelley Griffin. Read on for more insight into her fun and twisty read. Kelley, I love the combination of romance and thriller. Have you always been drawn to that combination in a story? Essentially, what drew you to thatContinue reading “An Interview with Kelley Griffin”
Renee Wildes’ A Guardian’s Destiny – Excerpt
If you’re a fan of Renee Wildes’ Guardian series – and I know you are – you’re in for a treat – Book Five, A Guardian’s Destiny, is out and ready to be devoured. To bring you up to speed on this latest tasty treat, read on for a brief synopsis and – best ofContinue reading “Renee Wildes’ A Guardian’s Destiny – Excerpt”
An Interview with Renee Wildes
Today I’m hosting a book tour for fellow Champagne Book Group author Renee Wildes and we’re chatting with her about her Guardian of Light series. Renee, what inspired you to write A Guardian’s Destiny? In Book 1, A Guardian’s Heart,the heroine Dara was assigned a lady’s maid named Verdeen. More than anything, Verdeen dreamt ofContinue reading “An Interview with Renee Wildes”
The Party’s Over… But The Fun Isn’t!
Thank you everyone who stopped by my Champagne Book Group Author Facebook party on Friday! A good time was had by all despite some technical difficulties, so like a good hangover – is there such a thing? – let’s wrap it up, shall we? First off, congrats to Joanne Renauld! She won the $20 AmazonContinue reading “The Party’s Over… But The Fun Isn’t!”
Galloping Gophers, It’s Gyno-Day
After procrastinating myself into a corner, I’m locked in the downstairs bathroom psyching myself into combat mode. It’s Gyno-Day, my 11:20 appointment with my OBGYN beckons, and I’ve waited until the last minute to do my pre-appointment prep. And I’m panicking. Frankly, detailing my SUV would be easier, even if there’s a summer’s worth ofContinue reading “Galloping Gophers, It’s Gyno-Day”
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