As Father's Day approaches, I've given some thought to the television and movie dads who've made an impression on me. Some are model dads, some have distinct flaws, and one really reminds me of my hubby. The one thing they all have in common is a genuine love for...
I'm a writer and avid reader of historical romance. I enjoy paranormals, too, but I love a historical setting whether the hero is an embittered noble or a sexy vampire. Don't get me wrong--I love a heartwarming contemporary romance, but there's something about a...
Summer is by far my favorite season. What could be better than sipping a nice cold soda on the beach while enjoying the sounds of waves lapping at the shore and reading a great romance. Here are my thirteen signs summer is around the corner. 1. I join Weight...
Johnny Depp will swagger again this weekend as Captain Jack Sparrow in the next installment of Pirates of the Caribbean. As anyone who knows me will tell you, I am thoroughly addicted to this franchise. I even have a Jack Sparrow poster in my office at work! In honor...
Last night, I treated myself to a rare luxury: uninterrupted movie viewing time. Of course, with my hubby on the opposite coast, this did free up some much needed quiet time! So I selected a flick I'd never get him to sit through: Burlesque. I've always admired Cher's...
"Oh my, is this Thursday?" "Yes, it is," the calendar reminded me cruelly. "And you're late with the Thursday Thirteen!" Yep, that's about the size of it. I didn't intentionally neglect the Thursday Thirteen...it truly slipped my mind that Thursday was upon me until...
I write romance, and I read romance. I enjoy all types, though historical romances are my favorite. Here are thirteen of my top reasons for loving romance novels (in reverse order): 13. Romances provide characters I can root for from beginning to end of the story. 12....
March is already upon us. To me, March signals the start of the spring, even when it goes out like the proverbial lion. Here are 13 of my favorite things about March: 1. St. Patrick's Day 2. Spring is right around the corner. 3. No observances featuring obnoxious...
1. Paris 2. Hawaii 3. London 4. Australia 5. Rome 6. New York City 7. San Francisco 8. New Orleans 9. Niagara Falls 10. Scotland 11. Ireland 12. Cape Hatteras, N.C. 13. Naples Get the Thursday Thirteen code here! The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who...
1. The Notebook 2. Titanic 3. Dirty Dancing 4. You've Got Mail 5. When Harry Met Sally 6. Bridget Jones' Diary 7. While You Were Sleeping 8. Casablanca 9. An Officer and a Gentleman 10. Love Actually 11. Four Weddings and a Funeral 12. Sleepless in Seattle 13....
