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Welcome, Bridgerton fans! One of my favorite things about the Bridgerton series,  based on the beloved novels by Julia Quinn,  is that millions of new readers are finding out what

It always blows my mind when I see my books published around the globe in other languages and formats. For a story that started in my tiny corner of the

Everyone who likes kids knows how important it is to make a child’s Christmas wish come true. Most of us have been there, up at 2am putting a bike together,

Audiobooks can be one of your best friends in times of social isolation. There’s something incredibly soothing and enriching when a talented voice tells you a story. They can keep

If you’re a hundred years old like me, and you used to be a teacher like me, you might remember Dover clip art books. It’s true–clip art used to be

Here in Washington, apples are at their peak. Here’s a foolproof recipe shared by a friend decades ago! Caramel Apple Skillet Cake INGREDIENTS Apple layer 3/4 c. brown sugar 1/4

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

In an ordinary year, we’d be rushing around getting ready to send the kids back to school. Remember ordinary years? Me neither. 2020 is already going down in history as

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

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