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Travis — Sneak Peak — Part 4

Tanner raised his brows. “So why is she willing to come to a ranch on the outskirts of Texas? What have we got to offer? Why not some fancy-schmancy restaurant in New York?” His aunt smiled. “Let’s just say that she’s had some bad things happen in her life and she needs a break from…

Travis — Sneak Peak — Part 3

They all stared at him like he was crazy. Several of his cousins leaned back in their chairs and laughed. Of course, they were the ones who did not work with the people. They were the ones who didn’t have to put up with some of the stunts their guests had pulled.  “Why?” Rose, who…

Travis — Sneak Peak — Part 2

“We’ll talk after this is over. I thought you would have known my story, but I’ll be sure to enlighten you,” she said, her face red.  That kid had a lot to learn if he wanted to stay on the board and be in Aunt Rose’s good graces.  What could he say that wouldn’t make…

Sneak Peak — Travis — Part 1

Travis Burnett glanced around the boardroom table at those gathered. It wasn’t a fancy boardroom, but rather one filled with pictures of family members who had fought and struggled on the Burnett Ranch making it a success. For over a century, they had worked cattle and made this outfit one of the most profitable and…

We’re Back

I’m back!! Yes, after a long absence I have decided to return to blogging at least every other week. The biggest thing is deciding what to talk about. Here are some examples of what you won’t be seeing on my blog: I think that’s all the taboo subjects.  What I do want to talk about…

A Confession

I love Football! Shame on you, you were thinking I was going to confess something dirty.  Believe me Fifty Shades of Gray is not my life. But back to football. I could spend all day Saturday and Sunday watching football.  I would love to go to high school football games and watch the young players,…

People think writers have a burst of brilliance and then we sit down at the computer and the stories pour out.  When the idea for a book comes along and it’s a good one, you have to stop and think about what company would want to publish this idea. Is there a market for it?…

I promised to continue to share glimpses of my latest strong, independent women from Secrets, Lies, and Online Dating and here it is! This time I’d like to introduce Marianne’s mother, Brenda, the sassiest one of them all. Hope you enjoy! A woman that Liz had often called an old hag had replaced her. Brenda…

My newest book Secrets, Lies, and Online Dating will be released soon! I can’t wait for you to read it, and in the meantime I’d really like to introduce you to the three women that are the heart and soul of this novel. So without further ado…I bring you your first look at Marianne, my…

While trying to decide what to write about, I went searching for something new and inspiring and uplifting that would make you walk away happy on this Super Tuesday. Here in Texas the television is full of political campaigns as people try to persuade us to vote for a candidate in thirty seconds or less. Frankly,…

Merry Christmas and I hope you are spending the day surrounded by the ones you love. May you receive everything you want for Christmas, but mainly may you receive love and peace. Here is the last recipe and it was submitted by Sandy Pochapin. Christmas Cookie Recipe! 1/4 cup light olive oil 3/4 cup white sugar…

Today’s recipe is from Laura Albert. This is the next to the last recipe. I’m going to do one more. Enjoy and Merry Christmas! Cheese Moons Ingredients: 1/2 cup Crisco/shortening 1/2 cup butter/margarine 1/2 250 gram container Imperial Cheese 1/2 tsp. salt 2 cups flour 1-2 tbsps. ice cold water 1 jar favourite jelly or…