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This week we have been asked, When you are not writing, how do you spend your time? I am always busy, especially this time of year. I volunteer as a youth leader two nights a week at my church, I teach adaptive horseback riding lessons to kids with autism one day per week, and I coordinate a regional high school mock trial competition for over 300 students. For fun, I am an avid Colorado State basketball fan, and this time of year you can find me at Moby arena for all the men's games. I also...

This week we have been asked to give a sample of our Work in Progress so here's the first paragraph of mine, Montana Pines New Beginnings.

"The last place Harper Barlowe wanted to be on a warm, spring morning was sitting in her divorce attorney’s waiting room. Yet, here she was, nervously tapping her fingers on the arm of the chair and staring at the clock. How had it come to this?"

Does this make you want to keep reading? I hope so. Now hop on over to Jenna Da Sie's blog and see an excerpt of...

This week we were asked, What are you reading right now and what’s on your TBR? Right now I'm reading Whispers in the Valley by Amanda Cabot. If you like sweet historical romance, you'll love this story of romance and second chances set in the Texas Hill Country. First in my to be read pile is Colorado Kidnapping Threat by Jane M. Choate, a Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense. I personally know both of these lovely authors and really enjoy reading all of their books. Now hop on over to to Brenda...

This week we were asked- Have you ever written (or plan to write) a romance set in the winter? If so, does it differ from a summer one? How? I always write to match the season when my book will be released, so yes, every winter I write a romance set in the winter, the same as I do with spring, summer, and fall. My current work in progress, Montana Pines New Beginnings will be released this spring, so it takes place in the spring. I'm not really understanding the question of how it differs...

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...

This week we have been asked that since it's December to show a festive scene we wrote. This is the scene on Christmas morning in A Peakview Christmas to Remember, my Christmas romance from 2024. Recently divorced Colette has traveled home to Peakview with a co-worker for a Christmas with strangers where she meets his uncle Jess.

Sunny positioned herself under the tree and handed packages to the kids. They tore into each one, declaring how excited they were for whatever it was before setting...

Today we have been asked the question- Do you think writing romance novels requires a different mindset or approach compared to other genres? No, I don't think it does. In writing any kind of fiction, you first need a good premise and characters, and then need to develop your plot whether you're writing romance, mystery, women's fiction, or any other genre. The only difference I can see is that at the end of a romance you have to have a happily ever after, so the ending may be different than...

Welcome to our weekly blog where we talk all things romance and writing. Today we have been asked-Evening is falling sooner and the dark days of winter are near. What do you do to keep yourself busy? Silly question. I wish my schedule lightened up during the winter but it doesn't, I'm still busy, busy, busy. Whether it's dark outside makes no difference to the things I need to accomplish each day. As a fulltime author, it is easier to make myself sit inside and write when it's dark and cold...