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  Spring is Here! Spring is in the air and my table's set for my Easter dinner party. My guests will be surprised to learn that this is no ordinary gathering. I plan to have them color eggs and wear bunny ears, something they probably haven't done in years!...

I'm German, Irish, English, and French, so I enjoy celebrating St. Patty's Day. My table is set for my Irish-themed party, but I can't decide what to make. If any of you have a special Irish family recipe you'd be willing to share, click here to send me a message...

My table’s set for my Valentine’s Day dinner party, and I’m looking forward to talking about my favorite subject: romance! We’ll have a lot of fun discussing subjects like, “Where was your first kiss?” and “How did you know you were in love?” Joan Johnston Review Crew...

I hosted a New Year’s Eve dinner party, and asked my guests to share their 2017 resolutions. I’m curious about your goals for the New Year. If you’d like to share, let me know! Joan Johnston Review Crew This year I’m starting a Joan Johnston Review Crew. You’ll...

Every year I invite friends to my Thanksgiving dinner who are either far away from their families or don't have family left with whom to share the holidays. Since I'll be spending Thanksgiving day with my daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren in Florida, indulging...

I just returned from my annual mother-daughter trip to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, Sedona, and Flagstaff, Arizona. My daughter and I walked through spectacular Antelope Canyon and enjoyed a sumptuous dinner at Big John's Texas Barbecue in Page just outside Lake...

After three months of unpacking and arranging, I decided I was finally ready to host a dinner party in my new home. With all the beautiful summer flowers in bloom, a yellow, blue, and white nautical table setting seemed like fun. I served a kale salad, baked chicken...

I spent last week in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where I attended a writer's conference and took advantage of the opportunity to do research for the next book in my King's Brat series, SURRENDER. I also hiked in Grand Teton National Forest, where there were numerous bright...

I know you've been anxiously awaiting the release of BLACKTHORNE'S BRIDE, so I've decided to share my writing process with you as I complete the book. I've committed to posting daily on my Facebook page to keep you informed of my progress. That way you can both ask...

Dear Reader, Spring is here! Just in time for my move to a new home. Though I don't have the same expansive mountain view from my windows, I can see beautiful budding trees-which are just about to open-from the porch in my backyard. I'm finishing up  BLACKTHORNE'S...

Dear Reader, The daffodils are already poking through, even though we had a last minute blizzard yesterday. As I put the finishing touches on  BLACKTHORNE'S BRIDE, which will be available in stores and online later this year, I'm taking a break to have a "Girls Only"...

Dear Reader, Here in Broncos Country, I celebrated with nearly a million people yesterday in downtown Denver where we honored our Super Bowl Champions. Go Broncos!  As a romance writer, Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays, and I'm creating a mouth-watering...