Writers love Easter eggs; at least all the writers I know. For those of you who never heard the expression: an Easter egg is something a writer sneaks into a story that’s kind of an inside joke. It’s something most people won’t notice except for the people in on the joke. Let me give you […]
Month: April 2025
My Grandmother’s Keepsake
I have only one item that belonged to my grandmother. Since it is all I have of hers, it is extremely precious to me. It was sent to me by my cousin. Her dad was the oldest child and seems to have inherited whatever few possessions exist. I am so grateful for this link to […]
Final Countdown to Launch
It’s hard to believe that, after thinking about this book for three years, and then taking another three years to write it, there’s a real, physical book. There were times during the process where I didn’t believe I would ever finish it. I hit brick walls (What on earth should come next?). I got bogged […]
Uncovering My Grandmother’s Story
With Launch Day being only a week away now, I wanted to give an inside look at how I came to write this novel. It is the story of my grandmother, a grandmother I never knew, but whose life shaped mine. One thing I did know with absolute certainty is that she was greatly beloved […]
Nervous Novelist
In 18 days, my debut novel launches. When the book was finally completed, I felt relieved, as though I accomplished something I never thought possible. Now, however, I just feel nervous. All kinds of questions are filling my head. What if it’s not good enough? How will I handle the situation if someone leaves a […]