From the Bottom of My Heart
Closing out 2014: Thanks and Gratitude Part 1 I often think about gratitude without voicing it. I wish I’d taken time to even jot down those people who somehow made… Read more »
Category: Santa Clarita
California’s Lighthouses: The History…
…and the Mystery! In honor of National Lighthouse Day and in celebration of the release of my third romantic lighthouse mystery, ANGEL’S GATE, I’ll be presenting a talk on our… Read more »
Pomp and Circumstance
Yesterday, I graduated from College of the Canyons with the class of 2013. If you take time to read the statistics, you’ll find that graduating students ranged from age 17… Read more »
Let the “Race” Begin!
Today I renewed my vow to raise a bunch of money for the American Cancer Society. I’m ready to hit the ground running! Team Check ‘Em Out is poised to… Read more »
2012 Special Offer – Circle of Hope
Some of you know that besides my passion for serving education through the SCV Education Foundation and supporting the American Cancer Society through Relay For Life, I also serve of… Read more »
A Year in the Garden of Hope
That’s the theme for this year’s Circle of Hope Afternoon Tea and Champagne Reception, being held tomorrow, October 15, 2011. This is my first time going, and I can’t wait. Picking… Read more »
Breast Cancer Awareness
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness month. What does that mean, exactly? It’s the time of the year when we renew our commitment to detecting—and fighting—breast cancer; review the latest information on… Read more »
Big Day at Barnes & Noble
To lighten the tone after my last cranky post, here’s a snapshot taken yesterday at Barnes & Noble, Valencia, California. Kwei Quartey is the author of the Inspector Darko Dawson… Read more »
Fall for a Good Mystery Author Panel
Barnes & Noble Valencia Author Event Sisters in Crime is back to host another up-close and personal chat with a panel of captivating mystery writers. This month we’ll be joined… Read more »
Friends For Education
I think enough time has passed (about 8 weeks) since I asked you to help us eradicate cancer. Now I’m asking you to help us eradicate illiteracy. Well, something like… Read more »