News From Book Tour Cohasset

Of course, it all started with my very own book group in Cohasset. I was lucky enough to be invited into this group of fabulous women by my neighbor, and we have been meeting religiously for years. Many of you feel strong, lasting ties to your book group and I feel...

The never-ending process of writing a novel

At every book store reading or book group discussion of Fill the Sky I have been blessed to attend, there are a few questions that come up every time: “How long did it take you to write the book?” “How many drafts did you have to write?” and...

Soul Retrieval: How a shaman inspired me to write

Only three days into my time in Otavalo, I began to understand that traditional Ecuadorians revere one thing above all else: Pachamama, or Mother Earth.  They believe she holds all answers within the branches of her hands, her mountainous breasts, and her river veins....

October 27, 2016

With Ann Hood & Louise Miller I call this post my “tribute to independent bookstores.” I have been blessed with lots of support for the launch of my book from many corners of my life. I’d like to point out the particular support of independent...

October 20th, 2016

How to describe LAUNCH DAY! So exciting to wake up and finally have my debut novel officially out into the world. First of all, seeing the book on a shelf in a real bookstore is a huge thrill (thank you to my hometown bookstore, Buttonwood Books!). The luck of the...