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It recently occurred to me that I tend to craft my characters as cute, pretty, and handsome. While I do give my characters emotional scars, baggage, and quirks, I’ve never written them with physical scars like the one I now have on my face near my left eye. During the 4th of July weekend, IContinue reading “SCAR FACE”

A few weekends ago, I spent the night at my brother Ted’s. Ted and Gina were also hosting brother Rob, who was visiting from Costa Rico. Ted made margaritas and cooked a delicious carne asada. It was a wonderful night of food, fun games, movies, and retelling of favorite stories from our childhood. Next, RandyContinue reading “SUMMER OF ’69”

I was blessed to have Manny stop by my booth and interview me during the Donald Hazelnut Festival.

Good morning ~ Who remembers this question from many years ago: “How many licks?” I recently finished two books in my Stoneybrook Mystery Series, “Fatal Falls,” novel #6, and “Jamboree Jealousy,” novella #7. When I begin a Stoneybrook novel, I flesh out the basics, such as the joys and challenges my heroine, Harley Harper, faces.Continue reading “HOW MANY LICKS?”

Happy Memorial Day Weekend ~ I’m writing this blog from our new place in Mesa, Arizona, where it’s already eighty degrees at eight am in the shade. While I love sunshine, I’m seriously not a fan of melting. I keep reminding myself that being here in May is an anomaly this year since we’re justContinue reading “CHAPTER JINGA”

I was asked recently if I write books because I want to be famous. To which I replied, “I’m already famous!” Of course, my fame is all in my mind. But the question did cause me to ask myself why do I write? There are several answers to this question. I write to quiet theContinue reading “HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL”

“She did it again … Kimila Kay kept me on the edge while reading this novel. Now waiting for “Lost in Loreto.” Waited till the end of the book to break out my favorite tequila!” Kim Clason Brown

Hi All ~ I’m in countdown mode with one day and a wake-up until we leave for our first-ever cruise. On Friday, we fly to San Diego, where we will spend the night, along with the large group of friends we’re traveling with, in a trendy hotel. We board our Holland America cruise ship onContinue reading “CRUSIN’ STORYTELLER”

If you haven’t heard … Randy and I spent the last week of 2025 in Arizona. He’s been wanting to buy a place in Arizona for our future retirement … you know, someday! I haven’t been keen on the idea of moving to Arizona since I love living in Oregon. I love rainy days andContinue reading “INSPIRATIONAL MOUNTAIN”

Looking for a deal on fabulous eBooks? Starting tomorrow, you can find discounts on my eBooks and many others at http://www.smashworks.com/sale Also, if you prefer the paperback version, my print books will be discounted here on my website. Plan to shop now or before March 7th!