“Oh, I could never write a historical novel—all that research!” I sometimes get that response from people after they ask what I write. And it’s true that sometimes I end up spending a long time chasing down historical ephemera. But any novel requires research, regardless of the time period in which it’s set. Come with …Read More

Warning: This life lesson applies only to leisure and retirement hours, not to real work in the real world.  A dear friend once told me I never seemed to finish a project. I was a stay-at-home mom at the time, so unfinished projects consisted of everything from college to crocheted granny squares never assembled into …Read More

I just published my first book! Words Left Behind – tales from a life gladly lived (Wooden Pants Publishing). [Pause] . . . [Pause a bit longer]. No loud “Hurrahs!” resound across the universe, though a few of my friends mumble “It’s about time!” I’m proud to have it out there, but I don’t feel …Read More

Pat, thanks for having me as a guest here at your lovely blog. It’s nice to be among so many fabulous writers. When we talked, you asked if I could talk about the annual Northern Colorado Writers Conference happening March 27-28 at the Fort Collins Hilton. I am really excited about the upcoming conference because …Read More