approaching the finish line
So, I went to contract for the book I am working on right now at the end of July/ beginning of August, and I promptly started writing. My acquisition editor […]
appreciating the little things
I thought it was a good time to focus my eye on appreciating some of the little pleasures in my life… hope you’ll add your pleasures to my list. sleeping more (who […]
Local reading on Monday!
Hey, are you in the greater Charlotte area? If so, come join me for a reading at 3:30 pm on Monday, November 9th. I’ll be reading from Hijas Americanas and […]
a life well lived
I am just getting home from a funeral for one of my former students. He was such a fine young man. If baby grew up to be like this young […]
Adoption Awareness Month: The Blind Side
So, here’s a little something you might have gleaned about me while reading this blog. I LOVE football (I also love futbol, uh, soccer. But for now I am talking […]
What are your self-esteem boosting tips?
So, I am in the midst of book 2, writing 5-10 pages every week day on boosting body image and self-esteem. Which brings me to the big question? What have […]
Battle of the screensavers.
Once the baby came home, BF moved his office to the house. Our computers are on opposite walls, our backs to each other when we are working. When you walk […]
14 months old, 9 months with us
The littlest kid is growing and growing and growing. He’s tall; he’s walking; he says daddy and doggie; he mostly sleeps through the night; he’s opinionated and curious, fiesty and […]