Cleo the Hedgehog Is Ready For Her Close Up
Summer’s creeping by. And my book release (and deadline!) are creeping closer. Right now, my life is pretty much: write, sleep, write, eat, write, and take care of Cleo (and write). So here’s a close...
View ArticleThe Wishing Thread: The Story Behind The Story
I’m so excited that the release of The Wishing Thread is just around the corner! I’ve been in quite a tizzy these last few weeks, getting ready, making last minute preparations, talking to bloggers,...
View ArticleWin $50 on Facebook: Ends Sept 10
Flowers to celebrate the book release from my mom’s lovely fiance. So sweet! Hi all! It’s been a wonderful, fun, exciting week! And to celebrate the release of The Wishing Thread, I’m hosting a contest...
View ArticleA Few Of My Favorite Things
An afghan and shawl that mom crocheted that keep me cozy when I’m writing. I’m not really a keeper. In other words, I don’t tend to hang on to things or keep things around. I think this is a habit I...
View ArticleSleepy Hollow Cemetery Tour — A Journey Into The Past
When autumn is in the air, my husband and I always head up to the Hudson Valley, specifically to Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. Even though I’m not doing research on the area any more for The Wishing...
View Article9 FAQs about Owning a Pet Hedgehog
I’ve been receiving a number of letters from readers asking about Icky, the hedgehog in The Wishing Thread. So I thought I would write up a post answering frequently asked questions about what it’s...
View ArticleStitch Along With Me This Fall For Newborns
If you want this beginner’s crochet pattern, contact me via my contact form. When I was in the second grade, I had my tonsils out. Shortly after I came out of the anesthesia, a nurse came to my bedside...
View ArticleRoasted Pumpkin Seed Recipe
– As an adult, my FAVORITE part of Halloween is roasted pumpkin seeds–only fresh seeds will do. My husband and I feel like we’re a pretty good team on Halloween: I don’t much like to carve a pumpkin...
View ArticleHappy News! The Wishing Thread on The List!
Such wonderful news this past week! The Wishing Thread made the New York Times list and the USA Today list! Talk about a dream come true! It was so much fun to share the news, especially with my mom...
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