Jill Haymaker Writes

This week we have been asked - January is often when we reset our wellness goals. Share the recipe for a quick and healthy winter weather meal. Unfortunately, here in Colorado we still haven't had any winter weather this year, but hopefully we will soon. When it does get cold outside, my favorite winter meal is chili. It warms you up and is easy to make. Mix a can each of tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili beans, and kidney beans in a large pot. Season with chili powder and bring to a boil. Then...

Happy New Year, everyone. I'm glad to be back after a couple of weeks off from writing. This week we have been asked the question, What are you looking forward to in the new year, personal and/or professional? What are your author goals? Personally, I'm having cataract surgery in a couple of days and am looking forward to being able to see much better, fingers crossed. My author goals? I have four ideas for books that I want to release in 2026. I hope to get them all written and published...

This is our last blog hop of 2025! Share some special memories from the past year. Include photos if you like. 2025 has been a fun year and has gone by so fast! I guess I'm getting old :) In my writing life I was able to publish three books this year, all in my Montana Pines Series. My plan is to publish three or four more in 2026. My personal life was highlighted by fun times spent with family. We traveled to Arizona in June to celebrate my little brother's 70th birthday. I was able to get...