Big Girl Bed Antics. (Musical Beds)

Lilia’s first night in her Big Girl Bed. Which went like this: Nina slept in the bottom bunk with Lil so she wouldn’t be alone. After Lil fell asleep, Nina climbed to the top bunk. Then Nina had a nightmare and came racing out into my bed. I send take her back and tuck her in.  Cover Lil, who is … Read More

A Book Club Reads Beautiful Sorrows. And A Decapitated Faerie.

Earlier this month, one of the Las Vegas book clubs read Beautiful Sorrows. The invited me to the discussion. I was pretty nervous to listen to them discuss my book, but it turned out to be a pleasure. They were exceptionally sweet. They even gave me this beautiful lily plant and a faerie because she looked like me. Which was … Read More

An Awesome Review for Apocalyptic Montessa! And Blue Star Pajamas!

The very cool Darkeva from Hellnotes has delivered a fantastic review on Apocalyptic Montessa and Nuclear Lulu: A Tale of Atomic Love.  I was grinning from ear to ear. Be forewarned, though, that there are quite a few spoilers. If that doesn’t bother you, then read on, by all means!  This review really made my day. Speaking of days, today … Read More

Enter To Win A Copy of Apocalyptic Montessa! And an Interview!

Everybody! I spent the weekend at Killercon and it was an absolute blast. There was another con simultaneously, so it was a smaller, more intimate group this year. By the time we left, it really felt like family. I’ll tell you all about ukelele jams and a 2:30 am candy-making session later. Right now you can enter to win one … Read More

Slow Death By Glass

I love glass. Beautiful, beautiful glass. I’m very nearly obsessed with it. But right now it’s out to get me. Within the last two weeks, two glasses of ours shattered. I cut my foot on a piece of glass. My middlest cut HER foot on a piece of glass, which required Surgery By Daddy and my very best pair of … Read More

Apocalyptic Montessa Goes Live!

Her mama always said she was special. His daddy called him a demon. But even monsters can fall in love.   Everybody! My friends! I am so excited! The digital version of Apocalyptic Montessa and Nuclear Lulu: A Tale of Atomic Love has just gone live! Print copies should be available in a few weeks. If the guys from Ragnarok … Read More

Maple Chocolate Bacon Cupcake Recipe

Seriously. Bacon. Maple. Chocolate. Cupcakes. TOGETHER. They’re a tasty salty/sweet snack, and really easy to make! I found the recipe in the October 2013’s Family Journal Magazine. And man, are they worth a shot! Maple Bacon Cupcakes Cook a package of bacon until crispy. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pans with paper liners. Stir 1 ¾  cups flour, … Read More

The Apocalyptic Montessa Cover Reveal!

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am absolutely thrilled to reveal the cover to my very first novella. May I introduce you to Apocalyptic Montessa and Nuclear Lulu: A Tale of Atomic Love. Her mama always said she was special. His daddy called him a demon. But even monsters can fall in love. Montessa Tovar is walking home alone when she is … Read More