Maitland, Florida is a community north of Orlando. The city hosts its own art and history museums on five acres along a shady side street off Maitland Avenue. The Maitland Art Center was originally created in 1938 by artist and architect Jules André Smith as a winter artist retreat. The art center and history museum … Read more
Remodeling a room can make a big difference. Since a kitchen is the most popular place in a house, renovating this space increases your home’s value and provides a warm, comfortable space for friends and family to gather. Last year, we finished our kitchen remodel. The transformation was amazing and allows us to entertain in … Read more
STAR TANGLED MURDER, #18 in the Bad Hair Day Mysteries, is now available for Preorder. Join me on Jan. 15 for an official Cover Reveal at Dru’s Book Musing! I’ll be giving away an advance reading copy of my new book at this event so don’t miss out! Release Date; March 14, 2023 Copyright © … Read more
I am honored to have an essay in Promophobia: Taking the Mystery Out of Promoting Crime Fiction. Edited by Diane Vallere. Publishing a book can be scary. Figuring out how to promote it can be straight-up frightening. When the seas of book promo make you feel adrift in unfriendly tides, keeping your head above water … Read more
We visited Harry P. Leu Gardens during their Dazzling Nights display, although we went during the daytime. I love to walk these grounds that remind me of a rainforest. The shady paths wind past trickling brooks and pass by a nearby lake. The azaleas looked as though they wanted to pop out soon, … Read more
We were happy to dine at Disney Springs with our children for our 46th anniversary a couple of weekends ago. It has become our tradition to visit here during the December holidays. When the kids were younger, we would go to a movie on Christmas Day at the dine-in theater for lunch, and then afterwards … Read more
Do you want to give your favorite authors a meaningful gift? One that express your appreciation for their work and encourages them to continue writing? If so, Write a Review! This doesn’t have to be a lengthy discourse that sounds like a literary analysis. It can be a few words as to how you felt … Read more
I am excited to announce the print release of my revised and updated version of SILVER SERENADE. This title, one of my earlier science fiction romances, was originally published by Wild Rose Press. To celebrate this new paperback edition, the e-book is on sale for $.99 for a limited time! Take off on an out-of-this-world … Read more
Nehrling Gardens is a hidden gem in Gotha, located to the west of the greater Orlando metropolitan area. Dr. Henry Nehrling purchased forty acres in 1885 to perform horticultural research. Julian and Maggie Nally bought the property in 1935. After they died, developers purchased all but the remaining six acres. The Henry Nehrling Society took … Read more
Orlando Reads Books Group Facebook Event – TONIGHT Join me TONIGHT for some fun posts & giveaways at 6:00 – 7:00 pm EST at https://www.facebook.com/groups/OrlandoReadsbooks Be sure to join this group ahead of time. I am being introduced tonight in an author takeover as a prelude to this conference next year. OrlandoVoyager Magazine Check … Read more