After a long hiatus in promoting this book, I can say that this book is still going strong on Amazon! When one has a passion, you keep going and going and never give up. This book is a true testament to interest when…

Every time I come up with a new idea for a book, it is always based upon a life lesson or a life experience. I also like to incorporate real things and places that I have experienced to help tell the story….

There are many times when a writer just gets stuck. The best thing for me is to walk along nature and the beach, listen to music doing nothing else, watch a movie to become re-inspired by story, play with a child…

Just write, write, write write. I read an awesome book by Stephen King, called, On Writing. If there is one book you want to read about writing, this is it. He talks about practicing and simplicity and consistency…

“No matter where you are at or where you are from, we all have it within us to create what we love. Find your comfort zone and go do it – before someone else beats you to it,” with love, from Paris…

A wide view gives you a wider perspective. Take it all in. Let your mind roam. Be free with your thoughts – and see what happens…

Many times, there is truth in fiction. All of us have a story to tell. It's how we tell that story, how we embellish the truth to make it more interesting.

In a world driven by material possessions and external success, it is easy to overlook the intangible qualities that truly define who we are.

The world is filled with uncertainty and grief. Find your comfort zone.In the midst of a world filled with uncertainty and grief, it is essential to seek out your comfort zone for solace and stability.

The power of writing has many faces. It allows you to be creative, to give a little of yourself, and perhaps it can even be therapeutic.

If you have a dream and haven't gotten started...why? The best inspiration for living a dream is to believe in yourself.

Writing is an art form that transcends mere words on a page; it is an expression of the deepest parts of ourselves. As I sit down to put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard…

Today is one of those rare days that I've had a few quiet moments to reflect during the day and write. It always seems too brief…

When you excitedly determine that you will have a pet in your life, you love them, care for them, coddle them - and in return you receive that incomparable love.

Met a woman in the bookstore this weekend while dropping off more books to sell. She lost her husband over a year ago and purchased my book…

When they say fiction is based upon reality, no kidding! Every experience I am a part of, every conversation I have, every real story I hear about…

A 39-year-old cousin died recently...in his sleep.  This life event threw off my writing and altered my life in unimaginable ways.

The Other Side of Goodbye is off to the world's largest international book fair next month in Frankfurt, Germany.

If there is one place that you seek for tranquility when you write, this is it! Take a look at where I wrote for weeks. I was inspired every day…

Leave in three days for Costa Rica, and now have a plan for the main crux of my next story -- the prequel to The Other Side of Goodbye. 

What a day...spent traveling around town, asking for my book to be featured at local places.  All said yes!

For those of you asking, I dropped off my first shipment of books today at the Book Revue in Huntington, NY!  I'm officially in my first bookstore…

One such fan, who will remain nameless, told me she was so enthralled with what she was reading, that she dropped my book…

Someone asked me the other day...if I could have one thing in relation to my writing, what would it be?  My answer:

This was a beautiful day.  I continue to receive such wonderful support and awesome feedback on this book.  It inspires me to continue writing.

For those of you who have done this before, you will know what I mean when I say, "What a process!"

As a writer, I find it especially difficult to focus on what you do for a living and what you aim to do.  It's great when the two blend and…

Thanks to all my first round of family and friends that have purchased my book and have already given me incredible feedback!

Life throws us curveballs all the time. It's the "What If" thoughts that makes all the difference in the world...meaning

The next step in the journey…printed books. Now I have to market and sell them!

I received the 2nd book cover today and can now test to see which cover will resonate best with which audiences.

I was so excited when I arrived home last night, to find my first book sample. It has been recommended that I try different book covers…

Yay, it's finally here; now to plan the book launch parties!

I'm so excited, I can barely stand it.  After working on my first book since 2009, I am finally ready to publish, after months of back and forth…

In August 2007, I saw breaking news about the I-35W Mississippi River bridge collapse in Minnesota.  A news crew was interviewing a man…

Quite a few years ago, I had an idea for a novel based upon a tragic event that occurred on the news.  It got me thinking about what if …

My first official book signing sends 2015 off to a great start!  I can only hope to continue to do more of these throughout the year…