I never thought I’d see my name on the cover of a Vegas magazine, but this dream has come true. And it is AWESOME. Las Vegas Seven has included me on its list of Intriguing People of 2017, and that’s just cool. If you’re in Vegas, you can find free copies of the Las Vegas Seven pretty much anywhere. It’s … Read More
Easy 90 Minute Bread Recipe
Easy? YES. Can anyone make it? YES. Do you have to be a baker in order to whip it up? Absolutely not. This is a quick, easy recipe that makes gorgeous round bread with only a mixer and a cookie sheet, cast iron pan, or pizza stone. I originally came across this recipe here, and they have beautiful pictures of … Read More
I'll Be Speaking at the LVWG on Thursday!
I love speaking at the Las Vegas Writers Group meetings. They’re a lot of fun and I actually met my writer’s group, the Illiterati, at the LVWG. Please join us on Thursday, January 19 at 7:00. We’ll be talking about critique groups. We’ll discuss the pros and cons, how to give and receive feedback, and answer any questions you may have. … Read More
The Inaugural Issue of Gamut is Live!
I can’t believe it! This has been a long time coming. Gamut magazine is now live! If you have a subscription to Gamut, feel free to log in and read the wonderful first issue. It’s simply beautiful. If you bought ebook format, you should have already received those. And if you’re simply curious to see what we have to offer, … Read More
2016 Reading Lists!
There are few things cooler to me than seeing somebody’s favorite reads of the year. I’m always trying to catch up on super cool books. But I can’t tell you how amazing it feels to actually end up on somebody’s list! Apocalyptic Montessa was mentioned on The Baked Scribe. Detritus in Love was mentioned on Char’s Horror Corner and Gingernuts of … Read More
Pimp A Friend Friday: Anthony Rapino
Written by Anthony Rapino and published by Precipice Books, the Greetings from Moon Hill short story collection is a beauty. It’s gorgeous. This is my hardcover copy with special slipcase cover. There are two hardcovers left, but unfortunately the slipcovers are sold out. I swiped the last one. 🙂
Miss Murder's Easy Lemon Melt Cookies
I can’t get enough of these delicious, flavorful, but surprisingly light lemon cookie sandwiches. I make them all of the time. Ingredients I cup room temperature unsalted butter ¼teaspoon salt 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 1½ cups flour ½ cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Zest of one lemon Frosting 1 cup confectioner’s sugar ¼ cup unsalted butter, room temperature (50 grams) Juice of … Read More
2016's More Realistic Holiday Newsletter
A few years ago I started the new tradition of sharing a more realistic holiday newsletter. You can read the first here and the second here. Now it’s time wrap up 2016. Hoo boy. Hey, friends! Let’s be honest and admit 2016 sucked in almost every way possible. Somehow the Yardleys managed to soldier their way through it, because we’re not smart enough … Read More
Chasing After Joy
Mornings are a terror. Getting the kiddos dressed, finding lost shoes, doing a five-year-old’s hair, getting Oldest onto the bus, and dropping the girls off at school usually wears me out. I was on my way home to do some work when I saw this gorgeous rainbow. It was bright. Really bright. It was probably the most defined, colorful rainbow … Read More
Darling, Mediocre Holiday Cookies. (And the best chocolate chip cookie recipe in the world.)
Hooray! I baked some darling, flavorless cookies that were horribly disappointing. But look, I put them in a little jar, so now they’re charming. And look! A Christmas village! Don’t you want them now? No. No, you don’t. But they are cute. I’d give you the recipe but it’s a waste of flour. But hey! Sprinkles! If you want the … Read More