Although there is something I have that some might consider as a bit of a collection (or hoarder tendencies when it comes to this). But not me, I think it’s more like my method of organization.

What Did You Expect? I’m a Writer

I’ve already discussed my collection of quotes. Cut out quotes, quote books and the way I randomly insert them into everything (note the lovely quote you get with each blog post—I can’t resist.)

Plus, I’m sure that me, and almost every other writer, may confess to an unhealthy obsession to sticky notes and other office products, but there is one other item that seems to leak into my day job as well…binders.

Can’t Beat a Binder

As the world pushes for less and less paper, I can’t stop myself from killing the trees by succumbing to the need to print things out so I can reference them and read them better–or is it just how nice they look and feel in a binder?

It seems that the whole out of sight is out of mind when I store stuff on my computer, who knows what I have? I like to be able to look around and find my binder and leaf through the information.

This would be a great idea if I didn’t have so many binders. Thus, it kind of continues with the problem with finding anything because I must search through all the binders lining my office, closet and desks. It seems I never have enough. But I don’t call it a collection, I call it being organized. Well, at least in my mind.

No wonder I #write about trees taking on human-like characteristics in DESTINY CALLING. They’re probably seeking revenge for all the paper filling my binders. #MFRW
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Creepy Collections

Now in my books I sometimes give my characters odd, or creepy collections. In DESTINY CALLING Aunt Ruthie collects dolls. You know, the creepy ones that belong in that Creepy Ass Dolls Book I got my sister (who returned it to me since it was so darn creepy). My heroine, Hope, is also uneasy around Aunt Ruthie’s plastic children.

More Odd Collections

So, my collection isn’t all that odd. Probably just more annoying to the other office staff I work with who see me coming with that look in my eye and they know that I am going to need another binder.

But perhaps if you hop around to check out the other author’s blogs you might discover some other odd collections. It’s entirely possible. You know how weird writers can be.

But before you go, make sure you check out the awesome limited time .99 cent sale my publisher is having for EVIL SPEAKS SOFTLY. It’s your chance to get in the spirit of the season.

If you’ve already read EVIL SPEAKS SOFTLY—thank you!—consider leaving a review and I won’t haunt you one day will love you forever!

What Do You Collect?

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The Wild Rose Press is putting the catalog on sale from Thanksgiving day through cyber Monday! Who to say that while you’re picking up gifts for everyone on your list that you can’t shop for your yourself for the holidays? 

Sneak away while the pie is baking, or when you need a few minutes to yourself to escape from your family into a good book.

Who knows what you like better than you!

Happy Holidays!

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Just in case you’re wondering what’s going on in my world this month let me tell you, all kinds of wonderful stuff! But here’s just a taste…

Destiny Calling is a Semi-Finalist in the AuthorsdB Book Cover Contest!

Thank you to all of you who voted! The Finalists will be announced on November 18th.

Check out my beautiful ad for Grandma Must Die on page 105 of the BTS Book Reviews Nov/Dec 2015 Magazine. Either Follow the link or flip through the magazine below to check out all the great reads.

My paranormal romance, SEE NO EVIL is a finalist in the

Florida Romance Writer’s  Golden Palm Contest!

Winners will be announced in January 2016

Love my cover for Grandma Must Die?

You can order all kinds of cool stuff now from Cafe Press for you or your favorite Grandma.

If you haven’t had a chance to check this book out yet, it’s getting some great reviews!

The entire month of November I’ll be participating in National Novel Writing Month, working on book 3 of The Enchantlings. (No- Book 2 isn’t out yet, but don’t worry, it’s in draft form.)

If you missed my post at Paranormal Romantics, you might want to check it out here, for a chuckle.

I have a new author page you can follow at

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Don’t forget to keep playing to win at The Romance Reviews all month long! My question is live on November 28th!

If you want to keep up to date with this kind of news and much more, make sure you sign up for my newsletter. No worries, I won’t spam you and only send it out every few months when I’ve got something to share.

Thank you for visiting my page and supporting my books!

I’m so thankful for my readers who visit with the characters I bring to life, and if you’ve taken a moment to leave a review I love you even more.

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“What in the world would I do with a $100 gift card to Amazon or Barnes and Noble or a bunch of other prizes?”

Said no one ever.

So why wouldn’t you stop on over to the Long and Short Reviews 8th Anniversary Party to sign up for a fabulous giveaway? But do it today! Because it ends tomorrow and besides…you get to see me there today.

You can find me right here. Are you there yet?

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Where’s my peeps who love to play games? I know you’re out there…

Join in the fun all month long! Visit The Romance Reviews  Sizzling Summer Reads to win prizes playing all the games you loved as a kid. Hangman, Book Cover Matching and multiple choice Book questions (the fun kind- not like the ones you remember from school) from more than 350 authors. That means over 350 prizes!

See if you know the answer to my question about Destiny Calling. Let the games begin and may the odds be ever in your favor!

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You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch…

But, oh I loved him. I felt bad for his green, misshapen body and unfortunate hairstyle, no wonder he was a cranky pants. Which identifies another factor that may have been the root of the Grinch’s hatefulness- he had no pants. That ‘s enough to make anyone a little cranky when you live on a snow-crusted mountain.

Now I must apologize, because if you’re anything like me that song will be stuck in your head all day.

But I digress…villains. Despite the word being one that makes me stop to consider the spelling every time I write it, I have several villains in my novel, Destiny Calling. But I’m only going to talk about one of them today, Drake. I loved writing him. His character came across so clearly in my mind that as I talk about him now I’m glancing over my shoulder fearing he might flash in at any moment.

Several of my readers have told me he was one of their favorite secondary characters in the story. That could be because a few of my villains strongest threats are heavy sarcasm and general creepiness for they, like us all, just want to find their place in the world. Or maim or kill you…

Only Max, the Grinch’s dog, stayed true to him when no one in Whoville wanted anything to do with him. My hero, Griffith, undergoes similar struggles with his relationship with Drake throughout the story because like most villains, Drake’s needs come before anyone else in his mind.

Without further ado, let me introduce you to Drake.

Starting with what, rather than who, is Drake? I’d love to tell you a little more about exactly what Drake really is, but that would give away some of the story you discover along with Hope in Destiny Calling. Here’s a little of what he had to say to describe himself while chatting with my heroine, Hope.

“I’m yours…” He winked at me. “…and everyone else’s, worst nightmare.”

“I’m your deepest, darkest fear. I’m your shortcomings, your mistakes, your secrets hidden away.” He ticked his fingers off one by one.

“Oh, I know all the dirty little secrets.” He nodded and his long locks swam around his head. “The skeletons in your closets, and…I make sure you never, ever forget them.”
I averted my gaze, absorbing his words. Despite the despair surrounding Drake, he was beautiful, as one can appreciate the beauty and grace of a predator.

Who’s your favorite villain you love to hate? Or hate to love?

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If you missed me on Long and Short Reviews Spring Blog fest I’m reposting about Spring

It creeps upon us. A few degrees over freezing, a moment of being mesmerized by the round, orb in the sky until our frozen minds realize it’s the sun considering emerging from hibernation…and suddenly Spring is on it’s way.

Most notice the longer days, and that they might actually travel to and from work without the moon for company. Others comment on the budding flowers, but here in PA, I find other not so obvious signs Spring may be upon us…and no, I’m not talking about the Groundhog.

You might be from Pennsylvania if these signs of Spring sound familiar

• My obsession with the Schoolcast website has lessoned. One morning I realize I’ve started my day without the routine of refreshing the school closings and delays a bajillion times, only to have the cancellation roll in moments before waking the munchkins.
• I’ve not checked the weather for a day or two, and have not conversed with friends and families about when the next winter storm is about to descend. (I.e.: when to avoid the grocery store at all costs, seriously how much toilet paper do you need?)

• I look in my closet and discover 90% of my choices are black or grey…and suddenly I have an urge to add a little color.

• The initial excitement has long faded and I don’t know if I can stand to wear my salt encrusted, dry rotting, boots…One. More. Day— I dream of open-toed shoes and painted toenails.

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  Sign of #Spring I Resist is the eventual hibernation of the sweat pants I love and cherish
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• That rack I’ve intentionally avoided, ignored and scowled at, has been full of bathing suits since January- and some crazy people have been buying them, so the pickings are getting sparse. 
• The state flower has began to make an appearance. No, not the Mountain Laurel Flower (who knew we had so many PA state symbols– there’s even a proposed state toy!) but the orange construction cone should be the PA state flower, because they start budding everywhere at the first sign of spring.
• Potholes appear out of nowhere as if an asteroid has hit the earth, leaving gaping holes big enough to lose small animals in.

• In my novel Destiny Calling, another not so usual sign of spring is the emergence of motorcycles even though the snow has yet to finish melting. I haven’t seen any out yet, but it won’t be long— and I’m sure there would be if we had any Oppressors lurking…

So tell me what do you consider the first sign of Spring?

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Stop on over at Paranormal Romantics today to read a flash fiction story I’m sharing.

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I’m participating in Sophia Kimble’s January Contest. Stop here to enter and sign up to win fabulous prizes! I’ll be sharing my writing tip on January 23rd.

P.S.

No, you’re not seeing double, those are my twins. (Well, unless you had too many NYE drinks..then maybe you are seeing double.)

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