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New Yorker to the core: a love note to New York City: #1: outdoor art on the lower Hudson Riverwalk

I'm one of those I'll always love New York, New Yorkers, not blind to its flamboyant flaws but too deeply in love with the Big Beautiful Apple to care. Yes, I've been privileged to travel some, but when the pandemic ravaged my city, the treasures still standing here took tighter hold of my heart. Broadway,… Continue reading New Yorker to the core: a love note to New York City: #1: outdoor art on the lower Hudson Riverwalk

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Tough Mudder-hood

It's Mother's Day for another couple of hours. After last week's rant, where I uncoolly raged against those who would make light of a new mother's need to make choices in the workplace, a few observations: Nothing, no thing can ever prepare a mother to be a mother.There is nothing you can read, although yes,… Continue reading Tough Mudder-hood

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Wishing you a Klondike connection or Mr.and Mrs. Jack Sprat

I was sitting at this very desk a few nights ago attempting to add precious words to my work in progress. After a long, wearying Wednesday, the love of my life was unwinding in the other room reading the newspaper. Deep into Chapter 12 of the first draft of my next manuscript, I didn't realize he'd… Continue reading Wishing you a Klondike connection or Mr.and Mrs. Jack Sprat

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The Marriage Ultimatum ~ Cover Reveal

Tah dah. Here it is. I'm so excited! The cover of my debut, spicy, contemporary romance, The Marriage Ultimatum soon to be published by The Wild Rose Press. Isn't it gorgeous? Kudos to the super talented Kristian Norris for a fantastic job breathing visual life into the story of Sabrina & Vlad and their journey to… Continue reading The Marriage Ultimatum ~ Cover Reveal