I’ve written over 40 books now and of the 40 there are reader favorites, and critics’ favorites, and then there are my favorites. I don’t know why I love some books more than others. I put the same amount of effort and energy, passion and patience into each. But some books are a struggle, and […]
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Readers, Books, & A Great Discussion
I truly enjoy talking books (and smack!) with women. I love hearing what people are reading and enjoying, as well as what doesn’t work for them and why. One of my favorite things to do–besides treat friends to afternoon tea–is join readers for their book club get together. It’s not always possible for me to […]
Celebrating Flirting with Forty
Can you believe that tomorrow it will be four years since the Lifetime premiere of Flirting with Forty? I can still remember getting the news that the book had been optioned by Sony, and then the regular updates after that…the hiring of a screenwriter, the outline of the screenplay, the script, the casting, and finally, […]
Let’s Ring in the Holidays Together
Can you believe next week is Thanksgiving already? I L-O-V-E the holidays, especially holiday entertaining, and YOU ARE INVITED! Please come—I’m hosting not one, but TWO afternoon teas in Texas the first weekend in December. Readers in the Houston area are invited to join me at the Hotel Granduca on Saturday, December 1, and readers […]
Inspiration for My Brennan Family
I love joining book clubs when they’re reading and discussing my books. I learn so much about women and their thoughts, opinions, and feelings through book club visits and call-ins. I don’t think I ever truly understand the novel I’ve written until I hear it discussed from the reader’s perspective, and it’s the reader that […]
Favorite Fall Reading: Kelly O’Connor McNees
I’m in Bellevue, Washington for the weekend for the Emerald City Writer’s Conference and so I’ve asked the talented Kelly O’Connor McNees to be my featured author this week on my blog. Kelly is an amazing writer. As most of you know, I love historical settings, especially in the US. Having majored in American […]
I Heart Caitlin Crews
A lot of you may know Megan Crane is a very close friend of mine but you may not know Megan also writes as Caitlin Crews and I just love her, and her books, and one of the best parts of moving to Orange County is that now I get to see more of her! […]
Perfect Fall Reading: Sarah Jio
Sarah Jio is the author of The Violets of March (a Library Journal Best Book of 2011), The Bungalow, and Blackberry Winter (out on 9/25) and is a sensational author that has been creating a buzz with booksellers, critics, and readers alike. It wasn’t until I’d left Seattle that I finally realized Sarah had been […]
First Stop… San Francisco!
Well, today is the day! The Good Woman released today and the reviews so far have been wonderful and I feel so happy and grateful for all the love and support from my readers. It’s been so fun to watch all the good wishes come in from Facebook, Twitter and the countless emails. I am […]
Summer Reading: Karen White
Good morning, everyone! I can’t believe this is it for summer. Many kids are back in school already, and my three start brand new schools this next week. I LOVE it here on the California coast–can’t believe we really live here—and hope that soon we’ll be out of boxes and have furniture in all room. […]
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