I'm an author and boutique publisher of both fiction and non-fiction books. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, I write and edit books full time and independently.
We are all in one big knitting guild. That is the message of my newest novel. I hope you join my characters in their new journeys, walking in their shoes for just a bit and seeing the world from their perspectives. … More New Novel: The Knitting Guild of All Saints
Is there anything better than lounging around the pool, reading a really good book? Here’s my Summer Reading List for Adults. I’ve read them all, reviewed them all, and recommend them all for vacation reading. … More Summer Reading List for Adults
I’ve found myself without a Lenten devotional purchased and ready to go tomorrow. No worries. Just download a terrific set of Lenten Devotionals. … More Lenten Devotions for Quick and Easy (But Meaningful!) Download
Love to sink your teeth into interesting non-fiction that expands your mind and helps you look at others’ lives in new ways? Several recently published books tell great, true stories for those of us who are lifelong learners – vicariously visit the South Pacific or Paris, climb the Himalayas, or dig into the Tennessee roots of The Secret Garden. … More New Nonfiction Books – Great Stories for Lifelong Learners
What kind of book gets everybody in your book club engaged, excited, and ready to talk? Here are my picks of new fiction for book clubs. … More What to Read Next with your Book Club
The Year 2020 was awful for all of us – and particularly for those of us who lost loved ones. As some of you may know, I recently lost my beloved husband Tom to bile duct cancer. We knew “something” was amiss in early 2020; he lost a lot of weight quickly and for no … More Resources for Grieving
Practice self-care. You know you have things you can do to calm yourself. This is the time to pull out all the stops of self-relaxation and well-being. You will get through this. … More Life During Crisis – Lessons Learned After 9/11
In these times, we all need to pull out our own personal self-care kits. Most of us have one, even if we don’t call it that. Self-care is what we do when we know we face a crisis, anxiety, or even downright fear and panic. It’s your “go-to” list of things you can do that will make you feel better. … More Self-Care During Times of Pandemic and Uncertainty
Take a deep breath, take a seat, and just knit. As knitters, most of us know the secret to winding down, tuning out, and experiencing a deep sense of calm. It’s mindfulness at its best. … More Mindfulness through Knitting
Why not teach life skills that will equip them to find their own sense of peace and calm in their lives, as well as serve as an outlet for personal expression? Here’s ten reasons to teach tried and true crafts this summer. … More Teach Meditative, Meaningful Crafts to Youth This Summer!
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