Category Archives: Fortune Cookie Friday

My romantic suspense series set in small town Texas launches on August 18. I am emphasizing the romantic with a quote from the greatest romantic novels of all time: “In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings … Continue reading →

My quote of the weeks comes from Abraham Lincoln: “My dream is of a place and a time where America will once again be seen as the last best hope of earth.”  

In honor of wedding shower weekend, I was looking for a marriage quote, and I chose the one below because it is similar to what my father always said about marriage. “When marrying, ask yourself this question: Do you believe … Continue reading →

I’ve reached the middle of the current book I’m working on, and it is always the place where my writing grinds to halt. I have tossed too many balls into the air, spun too many plates, now I must get … Continue reading →

One final thought on turning a year older before my birthday week fades away … I can honestly say I love getting older. Then again, I never put my glasses on before looking in the mirror. Cherie Lunghi  

The first book in my “Stranger” series set in Texas debuts August 18. Here is a Texas quote from one of my favorite musicians:   I’m from Texas, and one of the reasons I like Texas is because there’s no … Continue reading →

This past week I finished my third book in my romantic suspense Texas series and sent it off to beta readers. It feels goods to have the hardest work behind me (I hope … the beta readers could find fault). … Continue reading →

In honor of Mother’s Day, a quote from a song I remember from my childhood: M-O-T-H-E-R “M” is for the million things she gave me, “O” means only that she’s growing old, “T” is for the tears she shed to … Continue reading →

In honor of Derby Weekend, a statement so true it’s funny:   “The profession of book writing makes horse racing seem like a solid, stable business.” John Steinbeck