Best April Thing So Far

April is coming to a close which begs the question: What has been the best thing about April so far? For me, it was a combination of things, namely the Liberty States Fiction Writers Conference at the start of the month and our amazing Italian vacation. I loved the conference, spending time with other writers, and learning new things. I loved the vacation because it let me relax and see new things. “New things” are something I love since they inspire me! I know many of you had April birthdays which would be a great April thing, but what else was good about April for you?

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Rainy Day Book Event

It’s going to be a rainy day for our Belmar Beach Reader’s Book Fair and we’re hoping that won’t keep people away from visiting with us and all the other local authors at the event. My daughter and I will be there from noon to 4 pm! The book event is being held at the beautiful Taylor Pavilion, 500 Ocean Avenue, Belmar, NJ. I hope you can join us there but if not, what will you do on a rainy Saturday? P.S. Mention that you’re a follower on my blog and social media to score an author’s copy of CLIFFSIDE KIDNAPPING while supplies last!

Join us at the Belmar Beach Reader’s Book Fair

I’m so excited and happy to be attending the Belmar Beach Reader’s Fair with my lovely daughter and some of our fabulous Liberty States Fiction Writers Members! The book event is on Saturday, April 26th, from noon to 4 pm at the Taylor Pavilion, 500 Ocean Avenue, Belmar, NJ. There will be many authors there who have a wide variety of books, including children’s books. If you’re in the area, I’d love to see you! P.S. I’ll have several of my books there, and you might be able to score an author’s copy of CLIFFSIDE KIDNAPPING!

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Squishy Peeps or Tasty Chocolate

With Easter over, we’re busy eating the wonderful sweets from our Easter baskets. Hubby loves Peeps so he gets them all while I’m the chocolate lover. I’ve tried loving those squishy Peeps but I just can’t get into them. Maybe in hot chocolate, chocolate obviously being my thing. What about you? Is your fav the marshmallow Peeps or the chocolate bunnies and eggs? P.S. Nothing connected to Easter, LOL. But if you’re getting ready for beach reads, check out ONE SUMMER NIGHT which is specially priced at 99 cents. Grab your copy today at https://amzn.to/3EBeFiu.

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Happy Earth Day

Happy Earth Day! Ever since I read SILENT SPRING by Rachel Carson in elementary school, I’ve been very conscious of the impact on our environment. When I garden, it’s totally organic. I don’t use pesticides of any kind and I try to plant flowers that will encourage and support pollinators since they’re so important. Hubby and I recycle as much as we can, and I use a Sodastream to cut down on the bottles and cans that we generate. I’ve also started using those Swedish dish cloths instead of paper towels. What about you? Are there things you do to help the environment? P.S. If you’d love a story about someone protecting their environment and family, check out ESCAPE THE EVERGLADES. It’s action-packed, emotional, and highlights the fragile ecosystem of the Everglades. Grab your copy today at https://amzn.to/42Lm0nO. If you read audiobooks, it’s on sale for 99 cents at https://amzn.to/42FxatZ.

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Without Mondays and Special Fridays

The Monday Blues are a real thing, especially when you’re coming down from being on vacation! But without Mondays, Fridays wouldn’t feel so special! I’ve got a hectic week with work to be done both for writing and in the garden. I got a jumpstart in the garden yesterday morning and managed to repot the seedlings. Today I’m catching up on e-mails and work on #4 in the Crooked Pass Security series (still untitled). Last but not least, getting things ready for taking the baby to the beach this summer! I hope he’ll enjoy the sand and the ocean. P.S. You can enjoy a taste of my neck of the Jersey Shore with ONE SUMMER NIGHT, a Publishers Weekly Top 10 romance that’s specially priced at 99 cents. Grab your copy today at https://amzn.to/42H9TIr.