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The view from here

I’m lucky to live in one of the most scenic spots on the globe. Here is the view from my window in the summertime. Puget Sound, Mount Rainier and the

September 16, 2020

Barkis is Willin’ :: the final episode

This is the story of one of my longest love relationships. He came from Canada, sleek and glossy, an athlete with a strong jaw and an intense stare. From the

July 8, 2020

The Lost and Found Bookshop: Reading Group Guide

Download your copy of the Lost and Found Bookshop Reading Group Guide here: Download the Reading Guide!

June 30, 2020

Getting Lost in a Good Book

This is my favorite moment in the life cycle of a book–the moment it finds its way into readers’ hands. Suddenly it’s not my baby anymore. It belongs to the

June 23, 2020

The Oysterville Sewing Circle released in Trade Paperback

Would you please check out this brand new edition of The Oysterville Sewing Circle? This minty-fresh cover was a contender for the hardcover edition [link] but we saved it for

June 18, 2020

Indie Bookstore Spotlight- Blue Willow Bookshop

This month, I have the pleasure of featuring a wonderful bookshop located in Houston, TX, Blue Willow Bookshop! This is one of those bookshops where you visit and feel drawn

June 15, 2020

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