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There and Back Again
I love traveling. Experiencing other cultures, challenging myself to try new things, getting a fresh perspective on the world. And every place I go inspires me in some unforeseen way. John and I recently spent 10 *amazing* days in Japan, starting in Tokyo and then taking the bullet train south to Kyoto. I won’t bore […]
Ode to a Notebook
I purchased this notebook from a stationary store in Paris three years ago. Since then, it’s traveled with me on vacations, to writing workshops and conferences, and to various mystery writing events. It’s chock-full of scribbled story ideas, notes and handouts, and business cards from all the wonderful people I’ve met. This past weekend at […]
Fangirl in the Fall
I love this time of year. The early morning air is turning crisp and cool, the garden is making its final push before the last harvest, and all the kiddos in the neighborhood are trekking back to school. Ah, back to school. I remember the excitement, feeling so full of hope at all the possibilities the […]
Last Lines
I recently finished a massive revision on my cozy mystery. It took me almost a year from when I started, every morning waking up and thinking about my protagonist and what problems she’d be facing that day. Needless to say, when I typed those sweet sweet words, The End, I felt like this: And yet, […]
May Flowers and June Books
It’s been a rainy spring in Colorado. Between storms, I snuck outside and discovered beautiful flowers blooming in our backyard. What amazed me most was that despite being pummeled by rain, hail, and even snow, they found a way to thrive. I find this to be incredibly inspiring, but maybe I’ve been playing with metaphors […]