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Much has been written about the walking dead we’ve come to know as ‘zombies’. Immortalized in movies, television shows, books, comics, and music videos (remember Thriller?), zombies have become so much a part of our culture that people can’t get enough of these brain-eating horror icons. When researching for The Last Timekeepers and the Noble […]

I got a text message from my daughter the other day.  “I need your Mommy magic,” she said. “Help me find my missing items. Text me and let me know where they are.”  She was looking for: a pill cutter, a monkey necklace, and a pair of orange-handled scissors she travels with.  Her Dad told […]

The one theme I love to weave throughout my two-book series is the importance of family. We hold each other tight when times are tough, and on the flip side we can tear each other apart during times of stress and worry. Food seems to be the source of comfort in all family matters. Meals […]

What’s in your fridge? I discovered my “staples” have one thing in common. What that says about me is debatable. Eighty-two percent of Americans form an opinion about someone after viewing the contents of their refrigerator. I guess that means folks are routinely sneaking a peek in the fridge, which, in and of itself, is a […]

This easy and delicious crock-pot supper is the perfect dish to break into the autumn season, and is much cheaper than booking a trip to Hawaii. Head cook and author extraordinaire, Vonnie Hughes is certain you and your family are sure to enjoy this tasty island dish. So, shake out that grass skirt, and take […]

Wine tasting and writing fiction may seem like two very different realms, but when you look closer, you’ll see that they share intriguing similarities. Both experiences involve sensory exploration and the art of storytelling. I recently began a journey into wine tasting and am now studying for my level 2 certification (yes, the homework rocks). […]