"It's raining, it's pouring, the old man is snoring" – and I'm drowning! Not literally, but maybe literaturely. I love the rain because it forces me to stay inside (mostly) and work on deadlines. But this isn't the time of year for computers, words, and marketing. It's spring -- the narrow … [Read more...]

"Not everyone was raised like you." (I know. Grammatically speaking it should read, "Not everyone was raised as you," but why quibble?) The fact is, I get that statement a lot. At first I wasn't sure if it was meant to be flattering, but now I'm convinced it's a compliment. Not everyone had the … [Read more...]

Flowers are like songs. The moment you smell their fragrance or touch their petals, they transport you to a certain place and time: your sister's wedding, your grandmother's funeral, your mom's garden, or your childhood. The past couple of weeks, the bluets have been freckling the lawn, perfect … [Read more...]

After our debut of ARROW THAT FLIES, I asked fellow Desert Breeze authors to share their favorite sentences from their books.  I got such a great response I decided to do it again after FAITH IN THE SHADOWS.  Now that WARRIOR'S JOURNEY is out, it was time for another round, but this time I … [Read more...]

I remember awhile back, a woman of my vintage on a TV show said, "I haven't slept in eleven years." FUNNY! I've had a few nights like that recently. I don't mind waking up if my mind cooperates. In those quiet dark hours, I could pray, work out the plot of our next book, or invent a car that runs on … [Read more...]