What’s a Successful Book Launch?

We had a launch party last Thursday and as far as I’m concerned it was as close to perfect as anything can be. In my estimation, it was a rip-roaring success! But what does that mean? Before I was an author, I would have thought a successful launch party would...

Book Review: The Lady & the Lionheart

I don’t often review books here on the blog. I do make an effort to write reviews on other sites like Goodreads and Amazon because I know how much I appreciate reviews of my own books. But every now and then a book resonates with me so much that I want to tell...

Appalachian Thursday–In the Hayfield

For so many children, summer means freedom–going to the pool, plenty of time to play, vacations. When I was growing up there was some of that, but what summer mostly meant was working in the hayfield–or the garden. Until I got old enough to be more help than hindrance...