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The One Where I Announce My Book Deal
This amazing thing happened last week. So amazing that I still feel like I might wake up at any moment to find it has all been an über-realistic dream. I got a 3-book deal. With Berkley. An imprint of Penguin Random House. Even typing those words is surreal! And beyond anything I could have imagined. […]
Favorite Reads of 2018
Another year come and nearly gone. And what a year it’s been! In a way, it’s been a year of transitions for me. I finished book 1 of a new cozy mystery series and started working on a brand new manuscript, went back to work as an analyst after staying at home with Sophie for her […]
Autumnal Reads
As the end of summer approaches, I know there are things I’ll miss: harvesting fresh tomatoes from our garden, tucking flowers and sprigs of lavender behind Sophie’s ears (see picture), and making the most of those long days of Colorado sunshine. But I’m also excited because fall is my favorite season. It means playing in piles […]
Hello blog, my old friend
It’s been an embarrassingly long time since I last blogged and, you know what, I miss it. I miss chatting about books and writing and other anecdotal tidbits. I miss the challenge of writing something short and focused. But most of all, I miss you, dear reader. I miss connecting with friends, hearing what you’re up to, […]
Green Inspiration
In honor of Earth Day, I want to talk about an issue that’s close to my heart: climate change. It’s been unseasonably dry in Colorado this spring. North Denver didn’t get any snow in March, notoriously the snowiest month of the year, and so far this year we’ve set or tied record high temperatures 9 […]