Are Blurbs Necessary?

When it comes to publishing a book, are blurbs necessary? First of all, what’s a blurb? A blurb is a complementary perspective about a book. Usually they are a sentence or two. Maybe a small paragraph. Most times they are published somewhere on the cover, or on the first few pages of the book. It’s […]

My Sensational Surrender

My sensational surrender came out of left field – which is to be expected, because who plans life’s hiccups anyway? What surfaced was just what I needed. I just didn’t know it, yet. It started with a tickly throat – then came the fatigue and the aches and pains. I dashed to the stash of […]

The Most Amazing Department Store Story

The Most Amazing Department Store story did not come out of thin air. I’ll let you in on a little “author secret”. Writers usually steal take material from a personal experience. In this case, I am guilty as charged. Well… not entirely. Here’s the story… Back in 2020, just before COVID hit, my daughter was […]

Thank you, Kate Spade and a Stranger.

Thank you, Kate Spade and a stranger. Last week, the kindness of a stranger and a Kate Spade purse saved my day. Yes, you read that right. Wait until you read about what happened to me at the Newark airport. From where I am standing these days, I have decided that kind, generous and thoughtful […]