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I thought today was going to be a lazy day, especially with the 90-degree weather we’ve had the last few days. Instead, sis and I spent the day running around! The weekend is looking hectic as well, with my monthly writers group meeting and errands to run. Sigh. I would love a nice, lazy weekend. What about you? Do you love busy or lazy weekends?

Happy Anniversary to my hubby! I can’t believe it’s been so many years since we got married! This photo is from our daughter’s wedding day. It was one of the happiest days of our lives, besides the day we got married and the days of her and our grandson’s birth! We have been blessed with such happiness and joy in our lives.

I’m currently working on #3 in the new Crooked Pass Security K-9 Division spinoff, and I need a name for the dog that will work with our hero. The K-9 is a Doberman who has been rescued from a shelter. He was surrendered there by a former owner who did not know how to handle the dog, and has been languishing in the shelter for a year. People have been afraid to adopt him because they see Dobermans as aggressive, and because they are larger dogs. Help me name the K-9 for a chance to be in the dedication of the book and score yourself a copy of this book! P.S. You can pre-order your copy of the first book in the series, K-9 Tracker, or any of the other books in the Crooked Pass Security series at https://amzn.to/4aCBpeF.

We are having an absolute blast at RAGT! It has been wonderful meeting so many new people and sharing our love of books! The parties have been wonderful, and our experience in the boardroom was awesome! We’ve done several crafts and games with readers, and I think everyone is having a lot of fun. Today is another day in the boardroom with activities like journaling, blinging sunglasses, and making book-themed pots! There is one last book signing today, and I hope I have enough books since they’ve been going fast! My daughter, Samantha Ann, is almost SOLD OUT! Proud Mama Bear here! I’m sharing some photos from our adventure so far!
Happy National Donut Day! I confess I don’t eat donuts all that much. I usually lean toward having a bagel. But I do have a favorite donut: the Butternut Crunch donut. Unfortunately, I rarely find that flavor anywhere. Sigh. What about you? Do you have a favorite donut? P.S. Do police officers eat a lot of donuts? I don’t know, but I do know that Robbie from Crooked Pass Security would definitely eat more than one donut. His bottomless pit of a stomach is a running joke through both the South Beach Security and Crooked Pass Security books. If you haven’t grabbed any of those books yet…WHAT!? You haven’t? Today’s the day to start these two series. They feature connected characters, but all the stories stand alone. Grab your copies today at https://amzn.to/4upYJDP.

Happy National Cheese Day! As much as I love chocolate, if I had to choose between chocolate and cheese, I would definitely choose cheese. I love all kinds of cheeses, although I prefer sharp cheeses. If you’ve been following me the last few weeks, you know I even tried my hand at making cheese with a tasty result! LOL! What about you? Do you love cheese and, if so, what kind? P.S. Chef Carlo from the AT THE SHORE series definitely knows his cheeses and how to use them! He also knows the way to reach into Emma’s heart and show her that real and lasting love is possible. If you haven’t already grabbed your copy of the AT THE SHORE books, the first book in the series, ONE SUMMER NIGHT, is specially priced at 99 cents. Grab your copy today at https://amzn.to/3RRys3p.
