Retracing Life’s Steps

Retracing life’s steps is key to writing for a memoirist. One of the joys of this…

Going Home – Join Me?

The Issaquah Hobart Road snakes southeast through the fertile valley between Squak and Tiger Mountains in…

Daffodil Ride

My old copy of Webster’s New World Dictionary defines adventure as “1. an exciting and dangerous…

Let the Adventure Begin

It all started with a coupon. 1+1=Fun! How could I pass that up? Amtrack Cascades was…

What a Blast!

Third Place Books Ravenna rocks! Many thanks to James and Alex, Dana and Haley for supporting…

Writers, Riders and Snow

Do you ever have those weekends that are so jammed you’re left spinning? That was last…

Save the Date (Twice?)

Did you miss the December launch of my latest memoir, Mom’s Last Move? Are you in…

Hail, Sun, Rain: Last Hike of 2018

Last hike of 2018 @ Middle Fork, WA Some look back as we ring in each…

Join Me?!

From writing table to readers… Please join me for the Launch of MOM’S LAST MOVE Sponsored…

Is Your Neighbor a Writer?

Do you know any local writers in your area? Do you enjoy reading and gifting books…

New Release! – Mom’s Last Move

Some stories seem to tell themselves. Others take years to complete. MOM’S LAST MOVE is a…

An Autumn Escape

Every autumn brings a flurry of activity, so it’s wonderful to get away whenever possible. A…

Eight Days Early

Rain is falling this gray Seattle morning. Autumn is eight days early. Is it already time…

Pen and Paper – Always!

Despite the heavy smoke that blankets the Pacific Northwest, Coupeville is a gem. I am grateful…

Hello Coupeville!

The thing about the Pacific Northwest is that there’s water everywhere, and where there is water,…

With a Little Help from My Friends

Lend me your ears and I’ll sing you a songAnd I’ll try not to sing out…

Australia Reads Citadel

Writer and teacher, mentor and friend, Jack Remick is featured in an exclusive interview with Jasmina…

Do You Have a Story to Tell?

Have life events left indelible marks? Do you feel the urge to examine and voice those…

Memoir & Why I Do It

Here in West Seattle we have a wonderful spot called C & P Coffee Company. In…

Poison Apples?

Perhaps all mothers of daughters possess a secret talking mirror that announces when their young womanhood…

Exciting News!

In April 2008, my first book was published. On this 10thanniversary, I am very pleased to…

Thank you!

Shortly after I finished Biking Uphill, I had lunch with friends who were concerned about illegal…