“Everything you can imagine is real.” ― Pablo Picasso For me, it's all about the art the next few weeks! What better way to begin the post today than with the debut of a painting done for me by my fabulous, talented neighbor, Becky Carlson. She has been a huge supporter of my writing journey and has read all the books in My American Almost-Royal Cousin Series. (Loud Writer #SQUEE!) I was absolutely delighted this weekend when she gifted me with a painting she had done depicti

“Summer's lease hath all too short a date.” ― William Shakespeare Hard to believe July will take its final bow for 2021 this week. In the next month, schools will be in session, temperatures (and tantrums) will likely soar (will the heat and constant public discord over everything ever cease?), and for us, a few more trips and events are on the horizon... #FingersCrossed I've mentioned the Bouchercon mystery conference in New Orleans coming up the end of August. It looks like

#HoHoHo, I'm still full throttle celebrating #ChristmasInJuly. I am super excited today to have a #BookCover reveal for my #NewRelease coming October 1st. This collection of holiday, mystery tales is titled Christmas Bizarre: Rikkhe St. Claire Holiday Mysteries! My interior designer with an eye for clues is making her literary debut just in time for your holiday reading enjoyment! ❄Pssst, #BookCover animation by the fabulous Morgan Wright! ❄ It's the #weekend before Christmas

What better way to celebrate #SummerReading season than an enchanting chat with a talented #writer who just happens to have a new #book releasing today (Blade of Truth)! Canadian author Lali Love's books #inspire and #entertain---without further adieu, let's chat with Lali: Q1. Lali, I have enjoyed reading your gorgeous, poetry/meditation book, The Joy of IT so much! I have it handy on my coffee table to open up and be inspired each day. The collection is awesome and the draw

In just a few days, we'll be celebrating the 4th of July holiday in the U.S. Today, I wanted to take a moment to reflect and be grateful for the independence we are starting to enjoy coming out of the lockdown world of the #pandemic. No doubt, 2020/2021 sent us some experiences I for one never wish to repeat. The good news is that the vaccines seem to be working, travel is in the plans for many, and the sounds of conversation and laughter is heard once more in the public venu