An interview with Fernando and Margaret
Characters in our novels are fun and interesting. In my heart-warming Christmas novella, A Snowy White Christmas, Margaret Snow is the heroine and Fernando Brandt is the hero. This novella is loosely based on Snow White. Today I’m interviewing these two very different people: Hero: Fernando Brandt 1. What are you proudest of? I’m proudest […]
A Snowy White Christmas
It’s exciting to have a new release, especially a Christmas novella loosely based on a fairy tale featuring rescue animals with deformities. Please take a peek: A Snowy White Christmas http://amzn.com/B017C0FVK4 Here’s the blurb: Margaret Snow doesn’t believe in fairy tales, but as a devoted mother she’s determined to give her five-year-old daughter a Christmas […]
Cinnamon Stars German Christmas Cookies
Do you love fairy tales? And Christmas? My latest release, A Snowy White Christmas, A Christmas Novella, features Margaret Snow, a fashion model, and Fernando Brandt, a hockey player. Fernando is from a German background because the original fairy tale, Snow White, is set in Germany. These delicious Christmas cookies are mentioned in the book. […]
Celebrate Fall with an Apple Cider cocktail
Celebrate Fall with a delicious Apple Cider and White Rum cocktail. Many thanks to Jo Lynne Shane, a fashion blogger, for sharing this cocktail recipe. We appreciate the prep time of 5 minutes! Serves 2: Ingredients: 4 oz. apple cider 3 oz. Cinnamon simple syrup (recipe below) 3 oz Applejack 4 Oz. white rum Diced […]
Blindingly fast and easy yogurt apple dip
This is the time of year for apples and this caramel dip recipe is fun and quick to prepare. Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 (150 gram) tubs Greek honey yogurt 1/4 cup caramel dip 1/4 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 tablespoon toffee bits 4 sliced small apples Directions: Stir together yogurt, caramel dip, and whipped […]
We’d Rather Be Writing: 88 Authors Share Timesaving Dinner Recipes and Other Tips
I’m thrilled to announce that I’m one of the contributors in an upcoming recipe & tips book inspired and edited by USA Today Bestselling author Lois Winston. I’m in among NY Times and USA Today bestselling authors! We’d Rather Be Writing: 88 Authors Share Timesaving Dinner Recipes and Other Tips is up for pre-order for […]
Bacon Cheeseburger Crock Pot Dip
Bring out your Crock pot! It’s football season, and this easy recipe is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Ingredients: • 1 lb of lean ground beef or turkey • 8 oz package of cream cheese • 2 c shredded cheddar cheese • 10 oz can of diced tomatoes • 6 oz package of real […]
How Much Water Should You Drink?
September is a great month to get in shape and I’m sharing some facts about water. Why does your body need water? Well, it flushes out toxins, helps the nutrients get to your organs, regulates your body temperature and protects your joints. Did you know that we are made up of 50-75% water? That means […]
Celebrating Labor Day
On September 7th we celebrate Labor Day. Labor Day became a federal holiday in the U.S. in 1894 and is celebrated on the first Monday in September in the U.S. and Canada. The day is often considered the unofficial end of summer. I’m keeping it simple today. Here’s a delicious recipe for BBQ Corn on […]
Easy Recipe for Homemade Pickles
Many of you have gardens and are growing cucumbers. Try this easy recipe for Homemade Pickles: Ingredients: Fresh Kirby cucumbers (or other dense cucumber with thin skin. Avoid salad cucumbers or waxed cucumbers) 2 cups pure water (non-chlorinated. If your tap is chlorinated, leave to sit on the counter uncovered overnight and the chlorine will […]