November 2025 I had a fantastic day yesterday. Not only was it a warmish, gently blustery, autumn day... with beautiful leaves changing colors, creating a tapestry of lovely against a backdrop of blue... I spent the day immersed in books, communing with authors... and I received a special gift from someone who I don't think realized their dramatic impact on me.😊 Click The Cover To Order! The day began with a Local Author Fair, hosted by the Troy Public Library . I was a v

November 2025 I love participating in events that support schools and community organizations, because whether I sell all of my inventory or only just one book, I know that the money I contribute through table fees and raffle donations is going to be well-spent. On November 8, I took part in the Livingston Classical Academy's Holiday Show out in Whitmore Lake. The event was a fund-raiser supporting the Junior-Senior trip to Washington DC, and local area Veteran's Associations

November 2025 The Monroe Library Writers on The River event was a first for me. I can't remember the last time I drove through Monroe, and I've never visited their library. But here's what I can tell you after today's experience... This place is fantastic! It's a large space, with lots of windows, and books, upon books, upon books... so many books just in their children's department alone (which is where my table sat)! That may sound weird, my emphasis on a library with l

October 2025 I love being a part of the Creative Slingers of Ink family. Because of our association, I get to enjoy relaxing Saturday or Sunday afternoons at Sweetwater's Coffee & Tea, sipping delicious hot cocoa while visiting with fellow authors and readers. I met some nice readers this past weekend who shared their love of story with me, and I sent home a few new books with them to discover. Everyone was kind, and I enjoyed our conversations. I'm grateful to everyone w

This past week, I hit the road on an adventure to join Creative Slingers of Ink's (CSI) Fall Book Festival . Yes, the fifteen-hour drive was long (in both directions... I was traveling with my furry family members and they need to stop and stretch frequently), and the multiple hours of endless construction traffic through most of North Carolina was less than enjoyable... but all of that was inconsequential once I arrived on Saturday morning at the venue. Consternation vanis

September 2025 This past weekend, I enjoyed a return to Turkeyville, USA in Marshall, Michigan. This delightful place brings together...

September 2025 Once a month, I get to share my books with a few other Indie Authors at the Sweetwater's Coffee & Tea cafe's in Novi and...

August 2025 This past weekend, I happily returned to the Hazel Park Art Fair . Last year was my first time attending, and I and I had...

August 2025 Several times a year, I'm privilaged to share my books with the coffee house patrons of Sweetwater's Coffee & Tea in Novi...

June 2025 Creative Slingers of Ink , an organization dedicated to supporting Indie Authors and their books, hosted a wonderful Festival...

May 2025 Drake and I had a fantastic time supporting the Walled Lake Marching Band this past Saturday. We met some wonderful readers,...

April 2025 Drake and I had a nice time at the Durand Spring Craft & Vendor Market to support the Durand Band Boosters. I love...

March 2019 This is a book festival I always look forward to attending.  Wonderful people, beautiful surroundings, and supporting a...

December 2018 This was my first time attending one of the Shipshewana On The Road events, either as a vendor or a guest.  Its was an...

April 2019 I enjoyed my time at this event.  The event was well planned-out, super-affordable, with a nice diversity of vendors.  There...

May 2019 This was my second "running with the Penguins" and I had a blast!   Last year, I participated as a speaker on several panel...

May 2019 This was a fun day shared with some of my favorite Indie Authors.  We had hoped it to be a full weekend, but alas, the storm...

July 2019 This is an event that I look forward to every year.  It is spectacularly well organized, in an fantastic location, and...

October 2019 I had a good time at this year's Women Who Write Book Festival.  It was an interesting change to be surrounded by other...

March 2021 During the past year of COVID isolation, many Indie Authors – indeed, most Indie Authors – have been forced to cancel plans...