On Saturday I worked on my novel-in-progress for hours, and then we went to the beach. I’ve written about this before, but sometimes I have trouble taking a break and going to a park or the beach, and I’m always glad when I do it. Honestly, for me, connecting with nature is a key to happiness. It’s easy
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It was a beautiful day in Chicago and between a couple of appointments we slipped away and I did a little writing at @colectivocoffee in Andersonville. I am working on 2 books at once! I mean, not at the exact same time. I love writing in cafés and I should do it more…
If you’re in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, and you like books, come learn how to make fancy cocktails based on my time travel romance, HER TIME TRAVELING DUKE! The book is set in Chicago, by the way. @bitter_and_sweet_cocktails is a fun and swanky place in downtown Arlington Heights that’s worth checking out!
If you like feel-good, Hallmark style romance, but you also like spicy romance books, these are perfect for you…especially if you like contemporary romance with a pinch of fantasy or magic ✨
A spring Saturday at the Chicago Botanic Garden…I thought winter was my favorite season, but maybe I was wrong…
The best writing advice I’ve ever heard on social media! I’ve been an author and a book editor for so many years, so I don’t often come across new writing tips and tricks, but I think this writing tip is solid gold. It would be so helpful for screenwriting, too. #writingadvice #writingtips #screenwriting #authorsofig


