Tag: Writing Life

  • See You At Words & Whimsy!

    Super excited to chat with the Words & Whimsy Book Club tomorrow at 8pm!! Get ready for some fun conversations about vampires, aliens, romance and all things fabulous.

  • Beyond the Next Star Soundtrack

    During my forty-five minute commute to and from work, I listen to dozens of songs, and while I’m singing and thinking about my book—because if I’m not writing my book, I’m agonizing about what I’ll be writing next—the feelings that those songs evoke in me often transform into the soundtrack of my story. These songs…

  • 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!

  • Recipes that are Out of This World

    Want recipes that are “out of this world”? Literally for the dishes that Torek makes in Beyond the Next Star, LOL! His “rainol e lokks” is based on my Titi Hedy’s traditional Puerto Rican rice and beans, which my dad makes to perfection. Sign up for my newsletter to get recipe cards!

  • Hiking in Georgia

    My husband and I hiking at Tallulah Gorge State Park last year! This was an AMAZING trip – highly recommend it! And it was during a similar hike in North Georgia on New Years Eve that inspired me to write Beyond the Next Star. Nothing like a 5-hour hike in negative degree weather on the…

  • 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…

  • Nothing Worth Having is Easy to Attain

    One of my favorite themes in Beyond the Next Star is Delaney’s emotional journey as she slowly discovers her self-worth in the most unlikely of circumstances. She felt fractured long before being abducted by aliens, but like coal under pressure, maybe she can create something precious and beautiful and indestructible, too. It’s not easy to…

  • Join Me At Space Coast Book Lovers

    COVID-19 may have stopped our in-person event, but it won’t spoil our fun! Come join Space Coast Book Lovers online… for FREE! This No Ticket Required virtual event will be held on Friday, June 26th & Saturday, June 27th!!! Join #SCBL2020: Going Virtual’s Facebook Group to get all the details. I’ll be presenting “Decide Your…

  • Happy Fathers Day

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

  • Words & Whimsy Book Club Goodies

    Goodie package is sent! Super excited to talk to the members of Words & Whimsy Book Club next month!! Hope they enjoy all the goodies.