Nothing says the holidays are here like movies with a holiday theme. As I write this, I've just finished viewing Planes, Trains, and Automobiles with my husband. As a frequent traveler, this movie really resonates with him, while I adore Steve Martin's wry...
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Yes, Dear Reader, There is A Santa Claus
I indulge in a love affair every year at Christmas time with an older man who has a bit of a weight problem and truly never heard of the Atkins diet, but he’s a flashy dresser with an even flashier means of transportation. He’s generous, possibly to a...
Christmas – It’s a Love Affair!
I indulge in a love affair every year at this time. That’s right – I love Christmas. Everything about it – the sounds of Christmas carols, the smells of cookies and cinnamon, the sight of decorated trees and wrapped presents and the faces of those I...
A Passion for Historical Romance
Why do I love reading and writing historical romance? The answer is actually quite simple. Historical romances transport me to another time and place and immerse me in a love story. Before I started writing historical romance, I never considered the...
Victoria’s Top Ten Holiday Movies
Nothing says the holidays are here like movies with a holiday theme. As I write this, I've just finished viewing Planes, Trains, and Automobiles with my husband. As a frequent traveler, this movie really resonates with him, while I adore Steve Martin's wry...
Thirteen Ways to Tell a Story – Author Nara Malone
I'm always looking for interesting new ways to tell a story. The digital book revolution is presenting authors with new tools for their story-crafting kits and readers with fun new ways to experience a story. 1. Remember those Choose Your Adventure books you read...
Thirteen Movies that Make Me Think of Summer
I ran into a high school friend the other day. We hadn't seen each other in years, and we did some quick catching up. Seeing my old friend made me think of summers past, and the movies that conjure thoughts of summer nights and trips to the beach. A good summer...
Thirteen Favorite Things to do in New York City
I visited New York City last week with some friends and had a blast! Talk about the city that never sleeps! During my stay, I managed to squeeze in more than a half-dozen destinations, but I can't wait to go back and take in more of the sights, smells, and sounds...
Thirteen Classic Rock Bands – Rock On!
I'm a Classic Rock girl...yeah, I admit it! While I'll give classical and jazz and country a listen, my heart belongs to the hard-rocking bands of the sixties and seventies. Here are 13 of my favorites: 1. The Beatles - are you surprised? 2. The Rolling Stones - love...
Thirteen Reasons Why I Love The Fourth of July
Summer is officially here, and with it comes one of my favorite holidays. It's a day that has great historical significance as well as a day for revitalizing ties with family and friends while having a great time. Independence Day is one of my very favorite days of...