“You can, you should, and if you are brave enough to start, you will.” Stephen King

December 16, 2019

I still can hardly believe that this is a reality! My first book, and even better yet, my oldest daughter, Tia, designed the original painting for the cover.

Have you ever been trapped in an elevator? It’s a phobia of mine. So in a cruel twist of fate, I trap my three very different characters in a Philadelphia high-rise for sixteen hours with little food and water.

Martin, an old school janitor, Jill a pregnant real estate agent and Leah, a teenage runaway, have never met. However, as each of their life stories unfold, they discover they are all connected to one another.

As they begin to worry if they will make it out alive, they share their deepest secrets with one another.

This book is available in e-book, paperback and hardcover on many different platforms, Kindle, Amazon, Indigo, Barnes and Noble, Apple, Kobo and Friesen Press.

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To meat or not to meat…

August 1, 2018

So, in the last couple of years, I have explored several life choices with regard to sustenance.

Netflix, YouTube and magazines fill our minds with compelling arguments on the best way to live our lives and nourish our bodies while preserving our world and the living things we share it with.

My husband, Keith, bless his amazing heart is always willing to hop aboard my “plan of the week” wagon.

Diet wise, I had my meat-eating red blooded man eat vegetarian-only meals for two weeks. We did okay, he didn’t complain. I grew tired, in my inexperience, trying to come up with a variety of recipes. I’m sure this would only have improved over time. My conscience felt at peace that I wasn’t killing some poor domestic livestock and reducing the carbon impact I was having on the planet.

Paleo – I probably found this the most satisfying plan. Meat and veggies are the mainstays. Grains and dairy are eschewed. Low to no sugar was also encouraged in this plan. We felt satisfied and it was pretty easy to follow.

You can explore other plans, but like most things, moderation is really the key for us. Do we have to eat meat every meal? Definitely not. We probably consume way more than our bodies need.

Do I enjoy a good burger one in awhile? Absolutely, which is why I was pleasantly surprised that A & W has nailed it with their meat free burger. Well done!

Two dogs and a Skunk

July 26, 2018

We have a Cocker Spaniel and a Rescue Dog (gorgeous, but of unknown heritage). Last night, on the beautiful summer evening it was, my daughter and I took the pups out to our old farmyard for a walk.

The dogs bounded into a nearby bush, growled and came leaping out. Skunk! Perfect hit. We called my husband, who came and picked us up with the truck. I rode in the back with the dogs the short drive back to town.

So, Skunk-Off and a home brew remedy later, I think I smell “clean, floral scented skunk”!

So….I wrote a book.

July 25, 2018

A8C9150D-0615-4CAE-967D-5F501724A94F.jpegAfter many years of wanting to write a book – it happened. I ordered a brand new Mac, set it up and began my afternoon ritual of 1000 words per day, 71,000 words and a year later, it is complete.

I have always been a voracious reader and I felt like I was ready. The story flowed and evolved. My characters became people and discussions that I would have with my family about.

Questions like … does the character seem real? Who did you like the best? Did you cry? Like a chef waiting for the patron to take that first bite of food, I am excited for people to read and enjoy my book.