Time for Screening
Everyone should use sunscreen on all exposed skin and a hat for the skin under your hair. Trust me; you’ll regret it if you don’t. I spent my youth laying in the sun, getting blistering sunburns on multiple occasions. I even went skiing on a sunny day with my face bare in the sun and […]
Our Annual Bison Roundup
About 1,500 bison roam the hills and prairies in Custer State Park (CSP), a 71,000-acre park that’s something like a drive-through zoo. Bison, elk, antelope, deer, prairie dogs, coyotes, mountain lions, and more wander around the place. Hubby and I have often cruised the wildlife loop road in hopes of catching a glimpse of any […]
SD Festival of Books
My last book signing event occurred last weekend, my last scheduled “appearance” to personally sell books in 2023. That doesn’t mean I won’t jump at the chance to do it again if the opportunity presents itself, but for now, I’m done until next year. The South Dakota Festival of Books is always a big deal. […]
My Discomfort Zone
When I first thought of being a fiction writer, I assumed it would entail nothing more than sitting at my computer and typing all day. Not once did I consider all the peripheral things that went along with a writing career. I didn’t know I had to set up a small business, do all the […]
It’s Fall 2023, Y’all!
Where has this year gone? Winter sped by. Spring was a flurry, and summer blew by like a whirlwind. Three quarters of 2023 over. The leaves are turning here, and football is on TV. That means it’s time for cooler temperatures and shorter days. I don’t like that last thing, but because it’s been happening […]
Three Rules to Live By
An ugly incident occurred across the street from us this past week. The act of meanness was uncalled for and resulted anger and hardship for the one who suffered the damage. I couldn’t prevent it or do anything for the victim, but it still impacted me. I didn’t like the disrespect shown for another person. […]
Cody, Wyoming and Romance Writers
If you’ve never been to Cody, Wyoming, you should plan a trip there. It’s a charming city with a lot ot see and do. Hubby and I were there for several days earlier this month (August 2023) for the Cody Romance Roundup, a book signing event, and we had a blast. As you know from […]
Oklahoma City and Romance Writers
One of the hardest things of being a writer has been the business side of it. I’m a small business owner which has brought a plethora of issues I’ve had to learn about and deal with, not least of which is paying sales taxes in different states. But to be successful, advisors say to seek […]