Join us for A LOVE OF COZY MYSTERIES Facebook Party on Friday, Feb. 14, from 7:00-8:00 PM ET and enjoy a night of mystery, fun, and fabulous prizes! Meet all seven amazing authors from Booklovers Bench, read intriguing posts, share your thoughts, and maybe even win a prize or two! https://facebook.com/NewReleaseParty Valentine’s Day isn’t the only time you can experience romance. … Read more
I attended the January Wine Dinner at Carrabba’s Altamonte Springs recently along with Shelly & Joe Isom. The first course was Fennel Sausage Arancini accompanied by a Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc. The risotto balls had fennel sausage, mozzarella, grated parmesan and romaine cheeses. Breaded and fried, they were crispy on the outside and savory on the … Read more
As a writer, setting goals each year gives us a path to follow. Each item we cross off our list provides a sense of accomplishment. Last year, I felt I hadn’t done much since my last novel release, Star Tangled Murder, came out in March 2023. While there were reasons for this lag, I accomplished … Read more
What is the difference between Story versus Plot? A plot gives you the bones and structure for a novel, while the story is actually what takes place. Unless you’re a full-on Pantser, you won’t start the writing process until you have an outline or synopsis for what will occur. Before I begin writing a novel, … Read more
I greatly enjoy wine pairing dinners, and this one at Bonefish Grill met my expectations. The starter course was Pumpkin Whipped Feta on garlic-herb crostini topped with pepitas and honey along with Rombauer Chardonnay. I enjoyed the wine and the honey-dripped appetizer. Next came Kung Pao Shrimp fried and tossed in savory … Read more
Today we arrived at Coco Cay in the Bahamas after another amazing sunrise. On the island, we browsed among the native craft market shops, sipped our favorite drinks (a rum punch for me), and lazed in a lounge chair while admiring the ocean view. This island has lots of attractions but Ann and … Read more
Today was a sea day. I had my early morning croissant then watched the sunrise. We had a full breakfast in Johnny Rockets. Then we walked around looking for ducks and exploring the ship. We discovered a card room on one deck and a shuffleboard court along the jogging trail on Deck 5 … Read more
Today we visited St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands for our cruise on RCCL’s Wonder of the Seas. First we awoke to another glorious sunrise with the island in sight. I had my early morning coffee with a chocolate croissant in the Promenade Café before a full breakfast in Windjammer. This … Read more
We arrived at the port on St. Maarten on Day 4 of our cruise on RCCL’s Wonder of the Seas. Ann and I had been here before, so we chose to take the water taxi into Philipsburg to shop around and have lunch. After another spectacular sunrise, we ate breakfast in the Windjammer Café. Then … Read more
Day 3 on RCCL’s Wonder of the Seas was another sea day. The sunrises are glorious across the ocean. We ate breakfast in the Main Dining Room. Later we attended a Top Tier event for Crown & Anchor loyalty members in the Aquatheater. We sipped champagne while listening to the Captain talk about his experiences … Read more