
reading between the lines
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

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

I’m a longtime fan of Maria Shriver‘s newsletter and books, not to mention her social initiatives. She invites readers to send pictures of their Sunday dinner time with family. This

This is exactly #theviewfromhere, unfiltered. The end of my bed out to Puget Sound. The weather is going in the right direction, so the rain will stop soon. Which leaves

How do those special “signed edition” books happen? It starts with the bindery shipping thousands of pages to the author for her signature. Then she binge-watches The Last Post (which

Not me, silly. My book. That’s because I’m being a merciless tease about the cover art for the upcoming Between You & Me. But my oh-so-generous publisher and the good

I love where I live. And I love showing it off in the summer when it’s the most beautiful corner of the world. And there’s good news–the fine folks at

“I’m not a ‘cruise’ person.” That’s probably what you’ve told yourself. How do I know? Because I used to say that to myself, too. It’s a floating hotel full of
If you’ve ever taken a trip on a train or ferryboat, you know what I mean. You’re forced off the grid, leaving you 2 choices: read or write. It’s singularly
I am on a working vacation. When you’re a writer, it’s not a contradiction in terms, because your job comes with you in your head wherever you go. So if
So my awesome publisher has produced a nice glossy advance-reading-copy edition of STARLIGHT ON WILLOW LAKE. I know all writers will tell you “this book has a special place in
Thanks for the love, Shelf Awareness. Fictional Stories, Real Food There has been a growing trend over the past few years to write novels and memoirs that include recipes, although
The Apple Orchard is published. It’s in stores everywhere, starting right now. My amazing literary agent send me a gorgeous bouquet, featuring pink-and-white apple blossoms. As an unexpected bonus, my