The Seven-Second Connection

The Handshake was something my dad taught my sisters and me, not by saying “Watch and learn” but just by being himself. This got me thinking of those thousands of things parents and other adults teach us. This particular one is for my Dad, fathers everywhere, and...

A Thanksgiving Classroom Story

People are always surprised when they find out I can cook. I can, really I can. It’s just that it’s not something I’d choose to do for fun. This year Thanksgiving dinner is at our house. After reviewing family recipes for gravy and stuffing, using my...

WOW Story Circle for Writers

NOVEMBER 14: I’ll be sharing a new “Seedlings” story at Tellers of Tales’ WOW Story Circle for Writers. For members only. I think it’s got a nice humorous perspective. I’m jazzed! We’ll see what my colleagues...

November Events -The Holidays are Coming!

Tuesday, November 11   6:30-8:00 PM:    Seedlings and Sweets  Enjoy excerpts from Seedlings, Stories of Relationships, followed by Q&A and book signing. Meet the author and enjoy dessert in the company of book lovers and friends. By invitation. Thursday, November...

2014 New Mexico Book Awards

  Just found out that my book, Seedlings, Stories of Relationships,  is a finalist in the 2014 New Mexico Book Awards! Winners get announced at the Awards Banquet in November  in Albuquerque. And Seedlings placed in two categories—Anthology and Fiction (other)....