The Roses of Prose

I’m a reader and have been since I was a very little girl. I distinctly recall the surge of power I experienced as I sounded out the word ...

It’s the day before the U.S. Thanksgiving, and if you’re as busy as I am, you won’t have much time for reading blogs, so I’ll keep this shor...

In two days, school is over. Done. The End.  I'm beside myself with excitement. My insides are literally buzzing. It's time for  a...

Purpose I firmly believe that everything should have a purpose. Purpose is what drives us. Without it, we are aimless. Ships adrift. Ch...

Last year was my most prosperous writing year to date. I’ve been doing this author “thing” for over fifteen years and finally have some mom...

I’ve written many contemporary romances, a few paranormals, some poetry, and nonfiction. My new series, The Shielded Series, is what I’m ca...

I haven’t taught reading in ages. In the school where I teach, we’ve always switched classes for different subjects. While I have taught re...

I’m a fast reader. Usually I zip through books, skimming the “boring” parts (aka descriptions), lingering on dialogue, soaking up the plot....

A few months ago a friend reached out on Facebook and asked if I’d be interested in joining a group discussion on a book called Simple Abund...

The holidays are over now and the long winter stretches ahead of us. I like to read all year, but winter is especially good for catching up...

You read the headline right. I'm about to pitch a fit. It ain't pretty when that happens. Just ask my long suffering husband who jus...

One thing I absolutely love to do during the hot New England summer is read.  Umm, who am I kidding? I LOVE to read all year! A...

Do you read in various genres? Or just one or two? I’m an eclectic reader. First and foremost, I read science fiction romance. I didn’...