Heidi and Bodie Family Christmas brunch with Gray, Ryan, Dan, Polly, and Merle Jean The Holidays We had a great holiday with family at our annual Christmas brunch. Both our moms came, as well as my brother, Gray, who was visiting from Minnesota, and Dan’s youngest son, Ryan. Since Dan’s mom, Polly, will be 98 … Continue reading Family Holidays and Author Interviews
Author Interview—S.A. Snyder
Brrrr, it’s cold in Martinez! As I’m writing this, the high is only going to be forty-three degrees today, which is colder than usual. I know I shouldn’t complain—I grew up in Minnesota, so I know what really cold weather is like. When I was a teenager, I remember going out when it was sixty … Continue reading Author Interview—S.A. Snyder
New Editing Website
RunawayPublishing.com I did it! After much hair-pulling, groaning, and gnashing of teeth, I managed to revise my RunawayPublishing.com editing website. As you can probably guess, website development is not my forte. It doesn't come easily to me, even with the "so simple!" WordPress templates touted by others. Despite this, I created two websites with my … Continue reading New Editing Website
Author Interview—Michael Black
This is a busy time of year for many people, with holiday preparations well under way. Our Christmas tree is up and the house is decorated, and I’m planning my traditional Christmas Day brunch with family—that is, the limited family that still lives in this area. Most of our family lives far away. Although cooking … Continue reading Author Interview—Michael Black
Website Recommendation—Tiny Trailer Trips
Tiny Trailer Trips Website For those of you who enjoyed reading about my RV travel adventures, I have a great website recommendation for you. Tinytrailertrips.com recently came to my attention when I was contacted by Justin Chimienti, half of the dynamic duo (triplet if you count Sato, the dog) currently traveling the country in their … Continue reading Website Recommendation—Tiny Trailer Trips
Author Interview—Raluca Barbu
With the Thanksgiving holiday over, I’m wondering who got stuffed, you or the turkey? Maybe both? I certainly did, with an excellent meal and wonderful time spent with family. The nice thing about the holidays is that we all seem to make extra efforts to spend quality time with people, near and far. Which is … Continue reading Author Interview—Raluca Barbu
Author Interview—Lucinda Jackson
We’re heading into that time of year when some people start shopping for gifts, and if you or someone you know like reading memoirs, you’ll want to read my interview this week. I’m talking with Lucinda Jackson, author of Just a Girl: Growing Up Female and Ambitious and her latest, Project Escape: Lessons for an … Continue reading Author Interview—Lucinda Jackson
Transformed by Travel Book Event
I was thrilled to be invited to join two talented authors, Jill Hedgecock and Lucinda Jackson, at a Transformed by Travel event at Flashlight Books in Walnut Creek, California, on Saturday, November 26th. We have each written books about travel and will be talking about the impact travel adventures have had on our lives. I … Continue reading Transformed by Travel Book Event
Author Interview—Sarah E. Burr
It’s starting to feel like fall here in Northern California, with dark, chilly mornings and evenings. Perfect weather for curling up with a good book! Try reading something by Sarah E. Burr, my interview this week and the author of many books including her latest, Too Much to Candle. Enjoy the interview! Sarah E. Burr … Continue reading Author Interview—Sarah E. Burr
Author Interview–George Cramer
These author interviews I’ve been doing are so interesting, but there’s just one problem: my reading list is getting huge! These talented writers have created so many books that I want to dive into—the ones I haven’t previously read. But that’s a good problem to have. This week I’m interviewing George Cramer, author of The … Continue reading Author Interview–George Cramer