Besides love? More book clubs! When I first came up with my idea for THE BEST LIFE BOOK CLUB, I thought I was being so original, so clever. A book about a book club – yes! And then, after I’d surfaced from my writing cave back into the sunlight, I blinked and saw… all kinds… Read More
If you are having fascinating dreams …Write poems about them! Many of the world’s famous poets, including Voltaire, Goethe, and Christina Rosetti said that they drew creatively on their dreams.[i] Several of the poems that I have had published were based on vivid dreams. So, drawing on my book, Dreaming~The Sacred Art, here is a… Read More
What was I thinking last month that I would get more writing time? I think that I celebrated too early… definitely. I have had some amazing reviews this month, and I’m in awe of people who take the time to review my books. Thank you to anyone who tells others about them, including the by-mouth… Read More
For as long as I can remember, I have been a dreamer and a writer, staring at the blackboard during a math class while re-plotting Cinderella and Aladdin tales, or hiding from our instructor during gym to pursue the latest story in my mind. At night, I was the one telling Mom the bedtime story… Read More
On my recent trip to Rome to finish researching St. Cecilia’s life for my historical fiction novel, Virgin Martyr, I spent some time at the Temple of Vesta and the home of the ancient Roman Vestal Virgins. One of my purposes in writing this book was to investigate how attitudes about women’s sexuality and social… Read More
Discover “Mookies,” a delightful cross between cookies and muffins. These heart-healthy treats have all the ingredients of a yummy oatmeal breakfast in a to-go form. It is not only perfect for a morning boost but also doubles as a convenient snack for family gatherings and spontaneous social events. A few years back, I decided to… Read More
Have you met the men and women of Mahoney & Squire, my high-stakes, high-octane military action adventure series? Let me introduce you! Captain Kathryn “Kate” Mahoney, USN Call Sign “Scarlett” Ambitious, strong-willed, patriotic, and assertive, Kate Mahoney is often derided as a “bitch” by the old school naval aviation community. She struggled through dysfunctional relationships,… Read More
While most scriptural accounts were recorded by men within the historical setting of their time and cultures for an audience of other men, much can be learned about the true nature of the historical-cultural mindset about gender in relation to the art of sacred dreaming, by evaluating what these sacred texts say about women as… Read More
Do you multitask: drive, clean house, garden, knit, or crochet while listening to a book or podcast? If you do and haven’t heard about Audible Plus yet, you’re in for a treat! This new monthly subscription program from Amazon is a great bargain! Not only books and podcasts, but Amazon originals, too. I was introduced… Read More
THE WILD LAVENDER BOOKSHOP is my second book in the Someday Valley series, which is a spinoff of my Honey Creek series. I loved writing this book first of all because I love bookstores. When I wrote about the bookshop, it was fun to describe the people I see in bookstores and libraries everyday. And… Read More
Happy New Year! I hope 2024 is off to a swinging start. Did you set any goals on January 1? Throughout my life I’ve had a shaky relationship with New Year’s Resolutions. I don’t love putting pressure on myself to make major changes in the dead of winter. On the other hand, setting goals and… Read More
It’s November 2023. And I’m delighted that I have two books being published this month: my 60th and 61st traditionally published novels! One was officially published on November 7. It’s my second Alaska Untamed Mystery for Crooked Lane Books, Cry Wolf, under my first pseudonym, Lark O. Jensen. Yes, I took a pseudonym for this… Read More
Besides love? More book clubs! When I first came up with my idea for THE BEST LIFE BOOK CLUB, I thought I was being so original, so clever. A book about a book club – yes! And then, after I’d surfaced from my writing cave back into the sunlight, I blinked and saw… all kinds… Read More
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