Happy International Women’s Day

Happy International Women’s Day! On this day, I want to honor the women who have made such an impact on my life, namely, my mother and grandmother. They were strong-willed and independent. They always made me feel safe and protected. They encouraged and supported me, urging me to try so many different things and to go to college. I am the woman that I am because of who they were. I was blessed to have them in my life, and I miss them every single day.

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Happy National Cheez Doodle Day!

Happy National Cheez Doodle Day! Happy day to my favorite snack besides real cheese! How much do I love them? Picture Johnny Depp in Secret Window, waking up, plopping on the couch, and eating the Cheez Doodles strewn on a coffee table while working on his laptop. That would be me if left to my own devices! LOL! P.S. If you love books written by Cheez Doodle-loving authors, the first three books in the SOUTH BEACH SECURITY series are FREE on Kindle Unlimited—but only for a short time! Dive into the Gonzalez family’s world of danger, justice, and heart as they fight for those the system has failed. Don’t miss this binge-worthy romantic suspense series! Grab your copy at https://amzn.to/46HSaDw.

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss, and Happy Read Across America Day! I grew up on Dr. Seuss and can honestly say he was a major reason why I fell in love with reading. I vividly remember waiting at the corner for the bookmobile during the summer to grab a new Dr. Seuss book. My favorites were the 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins and To Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street, which has sadly been cancelled. We celebrate Dr. Seuss today with Happy Read Across America Day in his honor! I’ve already bought my little one his first Dr. Seuss ABC book, and he loves looking at it. We also have my daughter’s copies that I hope to read to him soon! If you’d like to grab some Dr. Seuss books for your little ones, please visit https://amzn.to/4b7MMem. P.S. On the other hand, if you’re a grown-up and would like to read something with a little heat, grab your copies of my Marauders baseball team romances at https://amzn.to/4snCM7G. They’re FREE on Kindle Unlimited or specially priced at 99 cents for those not in KU.

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National Pancake Day

Happy National Pancake Day! I confess that when I go to my Sunday brunch with a dear friend, I rarely get pancakes. I’m usually an egg kind of girl, but my precious grandbaby loves the blueberry pancakes I make for him. Of course, it could be the butter and maple syrup on them, but still, it gets him to eat! What about you? Do you love pancakes, and if so, what kind? Plain? Blueberry? Whole grain? I’d love to know! Have a great Saturday. I’m off to do some writing and a dreaded top-to-bottom clean of the kitchen.

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Happy National Love Your Pet Day

Happy National Love Your Pet Day! I’m so glad that we rescued Slate, our little cat who’s not so little anymore. He’s such a loving cat and friendly to everyone! I’m also glad for my daughter’s pit mix Lily, who is so gentle and loving with her family. Such a sweet pup! I’ll be at the conference during the day and will check back later, but in the meantime, if you’ve got a pet, please share a photo! P.S. I think you’ll love BURIED TRUTHS, my May release in the Crooked Pass Security series, which features a heroine with amnesia who may be the mastermind behind a multi-million dollar fraud. Or is she? Pre-order your copy today at https://amzn.to/49WbUnv.

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Happy Lunar New Year

Happy Lunar New Year! 2026 is the year of the horse, and according to the website ChineseNewYear.net, people born under this sign are leaders who don’t give up easily and can even be reckless. They are principled people who are generally outgoing and agreeable. Because the horse is powerful and determined, they can overdo it, and so they should keep an eye on their physical, emotional, and mental health. I was born in the year of the dog, which means I am humble, courageous, helpful, and kindhearted. Pretty good, right? What about you? P.S. Besides working hard on #2 in the new K-9 division series, I have a surprise release coming up for you!! Look for it sometime in the next week or so! If you love sports romances, I think you’ll love it!

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Galentine’s or Valentines?

Happy Galentine’s Day! My family and I are big Parks & Rec fans, and I love Leslie Knope’s ever-optimistic view on life. I have many female friends and totally value their friendship and spending time with them! But I don’t normally celebrate Galentine’s Day, unlike Valentine’s Day, when hubby and I are going out to dinner for Thai food. It’s not something we normally do, which makes it a special treat. What about you? Do you celebrate Galentine’s Day, or is Valentine’s Day the big celebration for you? P.S. If you love Galentine’s Day and stories about female friendship, ONE SUMMER NIGHT may just be the book for you. It’s the first book in the At the Shore series, which features three friends on the Jersey Shore and how they deal with the loves in their lives. ONE SUMMER NIGHT is specially priced at 99 cents. Get your copy today at https://a.mzn.to/462mSqz.

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