It’s been six years since I lost my son. For six years I’ve been strong, and all of a sudden I’m just so… exhausted. I don’t know why it’s hitting me so hard this particular Mother’s Day weekend. Actually, that’s not true. I know exactly why. I’ve been plugging along fairly consistently for a while.... Continue Reading →
Let me tell you about my vacation…
Once upon a time, almost exactly a year ago, my family was supposed to fly from Michigan to Louisiana to attend my nephew’s high school graduation. Cue global pandemic and all plans were cancelled. I know; that part isn’t anything new, and it affected literally everyone in the entire world, but it’s important to the... Continue Reading →
The Vacation Coffee Maker is MINE!
As I was updating my website, adding my latest releases (you’ve checked them out, riiiiiight??), I realized holy crap, I haven’t blogged since January! This is significant; March marked five years since my son’s death, and I’ve blogged on that anniversary every year since, until now. I fully expected to feel the need to write... Continue Reading →
Only Children Have Feelings Too
I saw this meme recently, and I know they were trying to be funny, but it still hit me right in the feels—and not in a good way. The meme said, “My cousins were one of the reasons my childhood was so awesome, and I feel sorry for people who didn’t have that.” Okay, let’s... Continue Reading →
New Book! Okay, Not Really…
Okay, no, it isn't a new book. Mirror, Mirror has been available for your reading pleasure for years. It's also one of my favorites of all I've written, so I admit, I've been disappointed the last few years when, especially in October, and even when I discounted it, this book just wasn't selling. The reviews... Continue Reading →