Holiday Treats

Christmas Confetti Jell-O Cake 3 packages (3 ounces each) Jell-O (blackberry, lime, and orange work well) 3 cups hot water 1 ½ cups cold water 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice ¼ cup sugar 1 (3 oz) package raspberry Jell-O ½ cup cold water 1 cup cold milk 1 tsp...

Extraordinary Places to Kiss

The time will soon come when we’ll all be free to share a spontaneous kiss with our significant other…or anyone else. So, in anticipation of that day, I’ve put together a list of getaways where you can go for a most extraordinary kissing experience. Whether...

Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas

Recipe Ideas for Thanksgiving! It’s that time of year! We’re all getting ready for the holidays and, for some of us, that means preparing a big dinner for a lot of people. And while most of us enjoy the turkey and potatoes and gravy, sometimes the extras can be a...

Old Dogs Need Love Too

If you ever feel you can no longer care for your aging dog, or if you have a dog who needs medical care that you can’t afford, please take the time to check out any of the organizations that may be able to help. Old Dog Haven is one in my area (Washington state) that...

Finding an Agent

It’s time. You’re ready for a relationship (with an agent). All you need to do now is begin your search for others with similar interests. Could be a first glance (your query letter) will be all it takes to spark something. Then, maybe you’ll share a cup of coffee...

Writing Tips…

1) The word that first comes to mind when you realize you’ve submitted an earlier version of your manuscript than you intended to a potential agent/publisher/anyone is horror. Followed by humiliation. Then regret…for not double-checking the material about to be sent....