Border collies have always fascinated me from the time I first read James Herriot’s books about being a veterinarian in England many years ago. A number of his stories are about dogs, Border collies—working dogs—in particular. Now, we’ve raised sheep here on King Creek Farm, but not for many years. I can’t help but remember…
Are you ready? Here is the cover for Raspberries and Vinegar, digitally created by Hanna Sandvig. If you’re thinking her style looks familiar, it might be because she created this blog’s header as well as the one at To Write a Story. With no further ado. . .Ta Da! Aren’t Jo and Zach adorable??? And…
I’ve signed a 3-book deal with Choose NOW Publishing, a start-up traditional press! The deal includes three contemporary romance novels in the “Farm Fresh Romance” series, formerly known as Green Acres. The first novel, Raspberries and Vinegar (previously titled Domino’s Game), will release in both paperback and digital on August 1, 2013. It will be…
Yes, I know it’s Friday. I usually post on Friday. Here’s all I’ve got for you today: Tomorrow is the Big Reveal Day! There will be party food and raspberry vinegar for all. Come on back!! Or, if you’re on my newsletter list you’ll hear it a few hours sooner. With bonuses. No pressure or…
In just a few days, I’ll be able to make an announcement that’s been a long while coming. Here’s a teaser: I hope you’re curious! Many of my blog readers have been here with me a long time and seen the ups and downs of my writing career. Things are changing. Rapidly. And I need…
Being unemployed for the past few months has left me with a bit of extra time on my hands. (And if you believe that, I’ve got an igloo with air-conditioning to sell you in the Yukon.) So it only seemed natural to start a new website. Am I crazy? Only time will tell. What I…