I wrote a damn fine novel.
Dear Readers, I wrote a thing. Jennifer Weiner wrote an essay in Publishers Weekly deconstructing this phrase. I remember reading the piece on May 17–my birthday–and it felt like a
August 22, 2019
Dear Readers, I wrote a thing. Jennifer Weiner wrote an essay in Publishers Weekly deconstructing this phrase. I remember reading the piece on May 17–my birthday–and it felt like a
Reminder that the First Lady of Washington State added beehives to the gardens at the governor’s mansion. Kudos to the lovely Trudi Inslee. #savethebees
The Oysterville Sewing Circle is not about sewing. It’s also not about oysters. But if you need this life-changing sewing kit, come to one of my events this summer and
This recipe is a twist on the regular brownies adding an espresso kick. It is a recipe featured in my new book The Oysterville Sewing Circle. Makes 16 ½ cup
I wrote The Goodbye Quilt because it was cheaper than therapy. Honestly, I did not expect my daughter’s departure from home to hit me as hard as it did.The first draft of
Ahoj, Czech Republic! I’m loving the cover art from Albatros Media. Can you guess when book this is? Hint: The title, with all those groovy consonant letters, means “Ways of
This is Jerry. He’s the most creative person I know, and he’s a master of his craft. If you want a glimpse at what he does check out his page.
I’m not an idiot. I don’t read my reviews. No, that’s not entirely true. I read the reviews my publicist sends me, because she understands the power of a
Mom and I have been writing together since before I could read OR write. How do I know this? Well, when I was tiny, she would patiently write down the
If I wrote it on a beach, does that make it a “beach read”? Nosy questions for readers– What’s in your summer book bag? Do you actually read at the
From @Bookpage, a flashback to my conversation with Sandy Huseby about The Ocean Between Us, my tribute to the military families who struggle to keep their bonds strong during challenging
Join me this month as we read through MAP OF THE HEART together. For a full schedule download the discussion guide below: Some backstory: In MAP OF THE HEART, each