Category: About

  • Speaking Lori

    I had so much fun world building in Beyond the Next Star. On the planet Lorien, the inhabitants speak the language Lori. Be sure to flip to the back of the book for a Lori dictionary – after you read the book, of course! Granted, we’re at the same disadvantage as Delaney in that our…

  • World Building the Planet Lorien

    Inspiration collage for the planet Lorien – the setting of Beyond the Next Star! Developing the depth of Lor and Lorok culture – their language, customs, food, government, predators, architecture, etc – was one of my favorite parts of writing this story, only second to developing the romantic plot. Of course, lol!

  • Finding Hidden Depths

    I LOVE characters who reveal their hidden depths throughout a book. Torek is seven feet of battle-hardened muscle, and although he enjoys and is quite capable in his role as commander of the Onik guard, his caring concern and selfless pursuit of Delaney’s health, happiness and pleasure are depths that Delaney discovers at the risk…

  • Happy Fathers Day

    Wishing my dad a Happy Fathers Day! So many great memories we’ve had and hopefully years-worth more to make.

  • Ready For My Close Up

    A tripod here, a light there and BAM – my writing desk is transformed into a video studio! A day filming promo videos… and now I’m ready for (and deserving of) some pizza!!

  • The City Beneath on Kindle Unlimited Now-August 14

    Calling all KU and Kobo readers! In celebration of my upcoming new release, The City Beneath is on Kindle Unlimited and Kobo Plus now until August 14!!

  • Meet Delaney McCormick |Heroine of Beyond the Next Star

    Meet Delaney McCormick, the heroine of Beyond the Next Star! She is NOT a fan of snow, but that’s just one of many challenges she faces on the planet Lorien… in my new scifi romance, set to release June 23! Cover to be revealed June 1!!

  • COVID-19 Wear

    Protecting myself from COVID-19 and everyone else from the sight of my giant pimple. Win-win!