As we close up the second year of the pandemic, albeit a more hopeful year than 2020, I can’t help but wonder what’s in store for us resilient humans in 2022. Perhaps resilience is the key. Being resilient in your chosen profession and your life. If the Covid-19 pandemic has taught us anything it’s to […]
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Hitting the (BBQ) Sauce for the Holidays by Author Helen Carpenter…
My hubby and I like to hit the sauce at lunchtime—no, wait! That didn’t sound right! What I meant to say is we like barbeque sauce for lunch! At least, that’s my story, and I’m sticking to it. While we’re not sauciers or even a saucier’s apprentice, we do enjoy experimenting with flavors, because we […]
Love Those Fictional Christmas Baddies…
Ebenezer ScroogeScrooge. The Grinch. Mr. Potter—not Harry—the miserable old coot in the wheelchair from the movie, It’s a Wonderful Life. These are a few of my favorite Christmas Baddies—those characters who challenge, set up road blocks, and create a swill of holiday ‘uncheer’ for the heroes of their stories. They’re fun to watch and […]
Dress Up the Holiday Season with this Tasty Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake and Relax with a YA Time Travel Adventure Read…
Talk about a dessert that delivers, this divine cheesecake takes…well, takes the cake! Whether you’re hosting the party or on board to bring something tasty, this dressed up treat will make heads turn, and mouths water. Perfect for holiday gatherings or celebrations, with a total prep and bake time of 5 hours and 30 minutes […]
Floral Masterpieces for the Holidays by Greenhouse Guru and Regency Romance Author Emma Lane…
I love to create festive bouquets for any season, but my personal favorite is Christmas. The holiday colors are vibrant and a joy to bring together in stunning arrangements. So let’s talk a little about how you can create masterpieces for your home and as hostess gifts. The work isn’t hard. It simply takes a […]
8 Reasons to Listen to Audiobooks throughout the Holiday Season by YA Paranormal Author Leigh Goff…
My publisher, Parliament House, encouraged me to turn my Southern Gothic Horror book Koush Hollow into an audiobook. Before I made that commitment I decided to investigate the benefits of audiobooks. And was I surprised! Here are just some of the things I learned that you may find interesting: Something new. Some people prefer […]