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…
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…
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 in non-traditional…
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 Powell.…
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,…
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…
My grandkids are in day camp this week so I can write during the day without interruption–except today they had an “overnight” and won’t be back until tomorrow. My grandson Logan forgot his toothbrush, hair gel (yes, at 13, my redheaded grandson needs hair gel) and…
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…
Because I don’t like to put down a book until I finish it, and that can keep me up until the middle of the night reading, I mostly listen to books on disc in the car (and yes, sometimes I sit in the garage for…
I spent more time revising yesterday than writing new material, but I did finish a chapter and start a new one. I’m going to answer yesterday’s questions in today’s post, rather than to you individually, so everyone can see my answers. I also thought you…
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