I’m Alive!

    It’s that time of year, again! Happy Mother’s Day! I was diagnosed with Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy in early 2008! After many months at 28% EF, there was no improvement although the shortness of breath and what felt like heart attack seemed under control with meds. The doctors told me at best I’d need … Continue reading I’m Alive!

These Are The Heroes Who Chased Off The Poway Synagogue Gunman

  The words of the Rabbi are riveting and stunningly beautiful in the message he delivers to the world. Please watch the video link for the message it delivers to all of us no matter what faith we practice. An Army veteran, an off-duty Border Patrol officer and an Israeli war veteran are credited with … Continue reading These Are The Heroes Who Chased Off The Poway Synagogue Gunman

What can older women say to younger women to help them mature faster?

Thanks Pixabay! I can keep it simple or make it complicated. Let’s assume that so many have answered this question already so I will keep it short and sweet. LEARN to love you, yourself, first. Get rid of your stupid insecurities and focus on your amazing inner beauty. Don’ t let any guy/girl take away … Continue reading What can older women say to younger women to help them mature faster?

What advantage does your biggest flaw give you?

My biggest flaw is how quickly and easily my heart is engaged in a relationship. It is both my biggest flaw and my greatest gift. I love that I lead with my heart in all things. I probably hated that about myself when I was a teenager. It created incredible amounts of angst in my … Continue reading What advantage does your biggest flaw give you?

Black Ops. Should we be worried?

Here's what the public is allowed to know: The NSA, a Defense Department agency created in 1952, falls under the category of a "black" program in the federal budget, a term applied to classified efforts. It's assumed the annual budget is somewhere around 10 US billion dollars. (others say it could be closer to 30 … Continue reading Black Ops. Should we be worried?

You can literally control your mind.

It's amazing the conversations and exchange of ideas and philosophies we can have with strangers from around the world if we only open to the connections. I LOVE this video. It's so simple and explained so beautifully. Thanks, Rohith, for bringing this video to my attention. Have a week filled with wonder, joy, and happiness. My gift … Continue reading You can literally control your mind.

Why do you enjoy writing romance novels?

I was asked this question on Quora today. It made me think about who I am as an author, and what exactly I write! I LOVE this question. I never thought of myself as a romance author. But, when I wrote my first published novel, TARGET in the Sun  I received an award for Best … Continue reading Why do you enjoy writing romance novels?

How do you know when your idea is big enough to write a book about?

If it’s big in your mind and heart that’s all that matters. I write contemporary novels (amongst other genres). I know that what I write doesn’t necessarily fall into the strict categories of the romance field nor the mystery-suspense fields. But I have huge stories inside of me, and they are more significant than genres—they … Continue reading How do you know when your idea is big enough to write a book about?

“Really important meetings are planned by the souls…”

"Really important meetings are planned by the souls long before the bodies see each other." Paulo Coehlo, Eleven Minutes   It's not that I disagree with Coehlo, but, must I follow every 'chance meeting' that was never meant to be the one? The angst, the passion, the sadness that goes with "really important meetings," is it … Continue reading “Really important meetings are planned by the souls…”