Romance promises butterflies, women’s fiction promises depth. Some stories give us both. Here’s how to choose the book that fits your mood tonight.…
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September’s Corn Moon rises over the river, heavy with harvest. Nets full of choices pull at once, but only one can be hauled aboard.…
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Romance novels offer more than escape. They provide comfort, connection, and a radical form of hope.…
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The full Sturgeon Moon calls me to the river, to patience, and to the rare catch: a fish, a job, or a dream taking shape.…
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What is a slow-burn romance, and why do we crave the tension, the longing, and the payoff of desire that takes its time?…
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Like a deer under the Buck Moon, I’ve shed the antlers I carried for fifteen years. The set I grow next will be different.…
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‘She Blooms’ is Maura Doherty’s story of leaving the convent to build a life of her own. This book reminded me how storytelling helps us find our way home.…
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I joined therapist Lynn Haller on KBOO’s Once Upon a Time to talk about Painting Celia, trauma, nervous system regulation, and how stories help us grow.…
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Writers need room, not just on the page, but in the places we live. Clearing space helped me see what I’d stopped noticing.…
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This year’s strawberries ripened ahead of schedule, a quiet signal that the season is shifting. Under the Strawberry Moon, I’m reflecting on how sweetness never lasts, but is worth being present for.…
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Sometimes, nature drops a story in your lap. In my case, it flapped straight into my garden beds.…
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Not sure if Painting Celia is for you? In this quick video, I introduce myself and share why I wrote the kind of romance I couldn’t find on the shelf.…
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The blooms may look effortless, but they come from roots long tended.…
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I write love stories for women who are done with perfect people, because we are worth loving even when we’re messy.…
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A 21-day experience in mindful decluttering helps me reclaim peace, clarity, and creative focus, one small space at a time.…
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April’s Pink moon rises over the river, echoing a night of bare skin, banned books, and the courage to tell bold stories.…
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I joined KBOO’s Once Upon a Time to talk about Painting Celia, how personal storytelling became a tool for healing, and why making art changed everything. Full audio and transcript included.…
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I’ve been afraid to write a transgender character for years. This Transgender Day of Visibility, I’m finally trying.…
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Under March’s Worm Moon, I nurture new roots and celebrate quiet renewal as worms enrich the soil and plants unfurl, reminding me that growth thrives in unexpected places.…
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From childhood triumphs to quiet struggles, my most painful moments can shape my stories.…
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