This year I have a short story being published in an anthology with 8 other authors! Match to Be Had by Martha Artyomenko HurleyWhen newly widowed Mattie returns to her hometown, Elaine decides to rekindle a…
“Mommy, why is that lady here?” Ethan’s question broke through Abigail’s fog to realize that Mildred, the always perfect neighbor, was indeed in her living room still. It had been one thing after another.…
The resolution of the housing crisis is a topic that impacts all living people worldwide and particularly impacts property management company owners in daily life and careers. The argument of whether the government should be…
A strong work ethic has been at the forefront of my life, impacting my past and future in a way that helped me survive tough times. Survival is a strong word, and it is not…
This question is deeply personal to the person asking the question, and there are no easy answers. In an ideal world, marriage is forever. There is no leaving. Montana Winter Sunset If a marriage has…
Book List ideas 8-12 age Family Sabbatical by Carol Ryrie Brink https://amzn.to/3cRiU6l Badge of Honor by Susan Marlow https://amzn.to/2LLZBiS Available on Audio (C) A Pattern of Secrets by Lindsay Littleson https://amzn.to/3bQOX5k Bread and Roses too by Katherine Paterson https://amzn.to/2LOZdk0…
They said it was only abuse if you were hit, and words didn’t count. You saw how they responded to social media posts about others being abused, and knew what they would say if you asked…
Brielle Adebayo is fully content teaching at a New York City public school and taking annual summer vacations with her mother to Martha's Vineyard. But everything changes when her mom drops the mother of all bombshells--Brielle is a princess in the kingdom of Ọlọrọ Ilé, Africa, and she must immediately assume her royal position, since the health of her grandfather, King Tiwa Jimoh Adebayo, is failing.
When you hear the term Tenement, a modern apartment building does not immediately come to mind. In my mind, I picture the slums depicted in Jacob Riis "How the Other Half Lives" or something of…
When was the last time you had a physical? I often have asked this question to people, and the answer is almost always the same. “It has been awhile. I just don’t have time.” or “I haven’t found a doctor that I like, I should really do that.”
About the Book: The one thing Sylvie Townsend wants most is what she feared she was destined never to have--a family of her own. But taking in Polish immigrant Rose Dabrowski to raise and love…
Prince of Spies by Elizabeth Camden Description Luke Delacroix has the reputation of a charming man-about-town in Gilded Age Washington, DC. In reality, he is secretly carrying out an ambitious agenda in Congress. His current…
https://amzn.to/3a6D9yu About the Book: Who has time to date when she’s trying to raise a miniature human by herself AND save the planet from its irresponsible inhabitants? Not to mention my winning personality (snort) and…
I chose to focus on things as I could, to ground myself. Watering my plants in my yard was peaceful, while my cat scampered about, chewing on grass she stole from the rabbit. I began to take long walks, walking faster and faster, hoping to let something of this life fly off behind me. Social media had exposed an underbelly of corruption in people I loved and cared about, to the point that I struggled to see it.
About the Book: The Truth about Fame My life has always been in the spotlight. Born to two famous parents and then quickly rising to “super” status in the modeling world ensured that I, Astoria…
We all have our comfort zones. For one person, it may be their home, their schedule, or their work, and for someone else, it may be something entirely different. I want to challenge you to…
I have started several book clubs. The most important part is having two to three people that like to read. They do not have to be friends, although that works, you can grow in your…
Recently someone said to me, "I don't think they realize the responsibility they are taking on, teaching without professional training. If someone gets hurt on their watch from doing it wrong, it can be life…
