In This Monthās Adventureā¦ Apparently, Iāve become the person neighborhood wildlife comes to when things go sideways. Earlier this month, in another edition of āStuff I Didnāt Sign Up For but Will Always Step In When Needed,ā I found myself rescuing a baby bunny from Morgan, one of the feral cats I feed. I went outside that morning to feed the cats, and there was Morgan, proudly carrying a baby bunny like sheād brought me a present. I chased Morgan around until she dropped her prize. I...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
A New Chapter... Ten days ago, my firstborn, the child who made me a mother, packed up and moved a thousand miles away to begin an exciting new chapter in his life. He graduated last year with a degree in biomedical engineering and completed his master's degree this past May. He got a job offer back in February. I've been preparing myself for the day he would leave. As parents we know this day would come. We raise our children to become independent, confident adults, even though our hearts...
2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Happy June, my friends! Not much is happening around here this week, but I do have two stories to share. First, my son surprised me with the coolest gift. He ordered an apron from William Sonoma, hand-drew Baby Yoda in Illustrator, and then embroidered the design himself. Let me repeat that: he drew it and then embroidered it. I can barely sew on a button, so I'm beyond impressed. How adorable is this? I absolutely love it, and it may be my new favorite kitchen accessory. My second story...
4 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Hello friends! Spring has finally arrived. The cherry trees are in bloom, flowers are popping up everywhere, and dandelions have officially taken over the yard. Best of allāIām no longer freezing. š Lately, Iāve been working on a couple of projects, including something completely new for me: fantasy. Iāve always loved reading fantasy and paranormalātheyāre my favoritesāand this particular story has been living in my head for years. I finally started writing it. Iāll admit, writing fantasy...
5 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Meet an author edition! Hello friends! I want to introduce you to an author I think you'll love. Do you like romance with a touch of danger? I have a treat for you. Meet Breanna Lynn. I'll let her introduce herself: Hi, Iām Breanna Lynn, the girl with her nose in a book growing up who ended up an author. I write steamy contemporary romance and romantic suspense and every book has its own playlistābecause music is what feelings sound like. When not trying to get words on the page, Iām either...
6 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 5 min read
Because we all deserve a second chance... Sometimes the hardest thing in life isnāt starting over.Itās believing we deserve to. That idea stayed with me while I was writing Courage, Dear Heart, a story about healing, courage, and the quiet bravery it takes to open your heart again. This is a book about second chances. Another chance at love.Another chance to heal.Another chance to become the person you are meant to be. What the readers are saying: Download Courage, Dear Heart >>> free now And...
6 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hello Dear Friend, As 2025 begins to wind down, Iāve been feeling a little reflectiveā¦ and very grateful. This year held a big, tender milestone for me: the publication of Courage, Dear Heart. Writing this book asked me to go deep. It was emotional, vulnerable, and honest in ways I didnāt fully expect when I began. And hearing from readers who felt seen, comforted, or understood by its pages has been one of the greatest gifts of this year. As we look toward 2026, I want to say thank you....
9 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Itās officially hoodie weather! The season of cozy blankets, hot drinks, and curling up with a good book has arrived. And Iāve got 13 F*R*E*E books for you (including one of mine)! Just scroll down, tap, and download. No sign-ups, no strings attached. But first, a little personal newsā¦Last month, I celebrated my 32nd wedding anniversary with my very own book boyfriend. A.K.A. my husband. We agreed to skip the big celebration this yearā¦ but my son and his girlfriend had other plans. They...
11 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Past the halfway mark... I officially have two kids in college now. My oldest, 21, graduated in May but went straight into his masterās program. My youngest is 18 and about to start freshman yearānext week! Eek! This year is flying by. Summer vacation has come and gone, and most kids are already back in school. Here in my corner of the world (New Jersey), the temps are starting to dip, which means fallāand hoodie weatherāis just around the corner. What about you? Whatās your favorite season?...
about 1 year agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read