Why I Love Visiting Mexico

Why I Love Visiting Mexico

Since I was raised in San Diego, minutes from the border, I’ve been going to Mexico my whole life. Every time I do I am astounded at the difference between our two cultures. I just returned from twelve days in Mexico City and Puebla, and this trip, like all the...
Why I’m Excited About My Next Novel

Why I’m Excited About My Next Novel

Writing my second novel has been a wild ride! I’m now on my third draft with plans for publication in Spring 2018 by She Writes Press. I’m sharing with you, my blog subscribers, a quick synopsis of the book here. Let me know what you think. I found this...
A Precarious Poem

A Precarious Poem

A poem and pictures to make you smile. A Precarious Night Whistling a warning the winter wind whooshes down Cuyamaca Mountain, fast as a high-speed train. Squirrels and rabbits huddle in their holes. Tree swing rocks n rolls. Manzanita twigs shake their Mexican...
Why I Like a New Year

Why I Like a New Year

I like a new year because it’s a time to reflect on the past and refocus on new goals for the future. Looking back at 2016 the one thing I’m the most happy about is that The Black Velvet Coat became a bestseller! Thank you all for helping make it happen. It has...
An Icy Poem

An Icy Poem

Winter is on its way! Here’s one of my poems from last year to help get you in the mood. Right before I wrote the poem I took this photo. Enjoy! Icy Morning As the sun rises frost crystals shimmer like holiday twinkle lights. Soon the sky turns brilliant blue,...
Gratitude on The Black Velvet Coat’s 1st Anniversary!

Gratitude on The Black Velvet Coat’s 1st Anniversary!

I can’t believe The Black Velvet Coat was launched a year ago. It has been one filled with fun, magic and plenty of surprises. Below I’ve provided a few photos to prove it. I have so many reasons to be grateful and here are ten of them: 1. I had over 35 events...