Calling all SoCal Romance Fans!
Join more than 50 romance authors in Santa Ana this Sunday, March 17, at the Doubletree by Hilton from 1:00 p. m. – 2:30 p. m. As a member of the Romance Writers of America (RWA), I’ll be attending the SoCal RWA Writers Conference this weekend. Can you thing of a better way to end […]
Upcoming Literary Trips
Last week we told you about our upcoming trip A Jane Austen Tour: Seascapes and Landscapes with authors Syrie James and Laurel Ann Natress taking place this September. We want you to know about two other literary trips we have coming up as well. Author Erin McCarthy’s Speed Reader Weekend is taking place June 28 […]
Calling all Janeites!
Isn’t it wonderful when Jane Austen lovers get together, sharing the joy that her books bring to so many? What if there was a tour designed just for that purpose? Join famed Austen inspired Authors Syrie James and Laurel Ann Nattres on a ten day tour of Jane Austin’s England. On this journey we’ll visit […]
Five Holiday Gift Ideas
Are you done with all your holiday shopping? I am, well almost! Here are five great gift ideas for your friends and family. Books – A no brainer, right? Well for those who like to read it is. Instead of giving just a book (or a few), partner them with a travel mug, the recipients […]
Holiday Cookies Great for Traveling
Looking for a holiday themed book to take with you on your holiday travels? I recommend Holiday Grind, first holiday themed book from the Coffeehouse Mystery series by Cleo Coyle. After a holiday event at the Village Blend coffeehouse, Manager Clare Cosi goes looking for her customer and friend who never showed up. Alfred Glockner, […]
Literary Dublin
Just finished reading Karen Marie Moning’s, ICED, which takes place in Dublin, Ireland. So much history, culture and folklore: Celts, and Druids and Faeries oh my! Oh Dublin, how I want to visit thee! This got me thinking…if you go to Dublin, what are the top five literary things you should do/see/experience while there? 1. […]
Five Favorite Authors for Halloween Reading
We always hear about summer reading or beach reading, but what about books for the rest of the year? Keeping with the theme of Halloween, I decided to go through my bookshelves to find some that fit the spirit of the Halloween season. With so many to choose from, I decided to chose in the […]
A Few Hours in Salem
Salem, Massachusetts, home of witchcraft hysteria. I was lucky enough to spend a few hours visiting Salem while in Boston for a conference this time last year. Along with the beautiful fall leaves and crisp air, the Halloween season was in full swing! There is plenty to do and see while visiting Salem, especially in […]
Last Day in Seattle – Day 4
It’s our last day in Seattle and there is still so much to see and do! Since our flight was scheduled for late afternoon, we had the opportunity to visit three more attractions before leaving for the airport. Safeco Field First stop on our last day was a tour of Safeco Field, home of the […]
Seattle Sightseeing — Day 3
Today we decided to start with the Grey Line Seattle Sightseeing Hop-On-Hop-Off City Tour. These tours are a great way to become familiar with a city by taking a guided tour that supplies you with history and allows flexibility for exploring the sights. While on the tour, our guide pointed out several notable locations between […]