Why My Characters Never Feel Settled (And Maybe That’s the Point)
I’m in year two of my bicoastal living, having just arrived on the West Coast a few days ago. As I settle in—unpacking the cottage, retreiving my belongings from both the storage unit and my friend’s garage (thank you very much, Lisa)—things start to fall into place as if I never left. My landlady left […]
Post 50 Post
Welp, I’m 50! I won’t pretend it doesn’t feel strange. I was excited, mostly referring to myself as pushing 50 throughout 48 and 49 anyway. But then it arrived. And now I’m here. Sitting on a 99% complete novella and an 85% complete third book. About to depart my east coast home for my west […]
Where have you been, loca?!
It’s been a busy start to 2026 and I couldn’t be more excited about what’s ahead. First, if you haven’t picked up The Shady Oaks Division yet, what are you waiting for? Jill isn’t going to retire herself! The paperback and Kindle editions are both available on Amazon now. More importantly, I’m turning 50! The […]
Awards Dinner!
Was such a wonderful night celebrating The Shady Oaks Division at the NYC Big Book Award dinner celebration. Getting to share this with all the other authors was very special indeed. Thankful to have had close friends and family attend with me. Did I lose an earring? Yes.Did I come home with Distinguished Favorite medal? Also yes! Here’s […]
Au revoir, 2023!
As 2023 comes to an end, I can’t help but look back at what a solid year it was, even if it were a blur (is it really over?). I took a number of trips, got to see old friends and attended a bunch of concerts: some bands of my youth (The Cure, Depeche Mode) […]
Book Brunch
Publishing my first during a pandemic meant that I couldn’t get to celebrate the launch. That’s why when I published my second book in May of this year, I knew I had to do something special. And special it was! My first Book Brunch to celebrate not only the launch of my second book, The Shady […]