4 Days in Seattle – Day 2
As I said in my last post, there is so much to do and see in Seattle, Washington! Day 2, Sunday, was a bit more sedate. We knew the downtown area would be crazy with Seahawks and Cowboys fans, so we decided to take the ferry and head over to Bainbridge Island. (Unfortunately, my sister […]
Four Day Trip to Seattle — Day 1
Like with any other big city, there is so much to do and see in Seattle, Washington, also known as the Emerald City. My sister and I have wanted to visit the Pacific Northwest for quite some time, Seattle especially, and were finally able to do so! Why Seattle? It’s the home of many great […]
Tips for Easing Into a Digital Detox
Wow, unplugging is quite a hot topic! Each of us have a different level of comfort when it comes to unplugging, either when on vacation or throughout a regular week. I’d like to offer some tips on how to do this as a follow-up to last week;s blog Unplugging While On Vacation. Perhaps it will […]
Unplugging While on Vacation
How many of you unplug while on vacation? I ask because on my last vacation, I spent half of it unplugged. While visiting family and friends in Michigan, I stayed with a friend who doesn’t have cable/satellite television or Internet service at her home. Though it was refreshing, it was quite strange to not be […]
Wrap-up from New Orleans and Authors After Dark
The Authors After Dark convention in New Orleans was absolutely AMAZING and I am so looking forward to next year’s convention! The Royal Sonesta Hotel, this year’s venue, was the perfect location for the urban fantasy and paranormal con. We were right on Bourbon Street and in the center of all the action. This was […]
New Orleans: Sherrilyn Kenyon and Authors After Dark
Do you have a favorite author whose books are set in New Orleans? Though many have written about ghosts and other paranormal goings on of the French Quarter, one of my absolute favorites is Sherrilyn Kenyon. My first visit to New Orleans was two years ago. The draw, Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Dark-Hunter Series. Who wouldn’t be […]
Hotel Etiquette
After spending last week in two hotels, I’m thinking everyone can use a short refresher on hotel etiquette, some more than others. The hotel room is not your home When you stay in a hotel room, clean up after yourself. It is not housekeeping’s responsibility to put things away for you. They provide a wonderful […]
Romance Writers of America Conference Follow-up
The Romance Writers of America conference was AMAZING! Not only did I get to sit in on and moderate incredible panels, I got to meet some of my favorite authors, too! And the literacy fundraiser was a complete success raising over $50,000 for three Orange County charities: ProLiteracy Worldwide, Read OC, and Literacy Volunteers – […]
Romance Writers Sign in Anaheim
As I’m getting ready to head off to Anaheim for the annual Romance Writers of America conference I’m thinking, how lucky am I! Four days of fun with some of my favorite authors and introductions to many new ones. (Well, not new necessarily, but new to me.) This is both a blessing and a curse! […]
Comic-Con has something for everyone!
Comic-Con, what is it? Think of it as a giant trade show and people watching extravaganza housing everything hot in pop culture today. A Little History This convention (con) started 43 years ago as a one day event showcasing comic books, science fiction/fantasy, film/television, and related popular arts. Over the years it has morphed into […]