Blog Posts

Mar / 2026

Do You Know Your Voice?

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As a writer approaches their craft, they must determine what their “voice” will be and then remain consistent with it—never confusing the reader. In my case, as a Christian, I’ve decided my voice in my romance novels would not drop F-bombs or other crude language. Also, there’d be no vulgar or graphic sex and violence. My goal is to provide
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Mar / 2026

Can You Turn The Page?

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In my neck of the woods, this year’s brutal and destructive winter of ‘26 is now behind us, as Spring has taken center stage, praise God! Every cell in my body rejoices and looks forward to morning walks along the beach at sunrise in shorts and t-shirts only. Now, that’s what I call living! But leaving winter behind reminds me
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Mar / 2026

How Badly Do You Want It?

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I’m on the cusp of publishing my first romance novel at the tender age of 70. How badly have I wanted this? Well, it’s been fifty years in the making. Back in my late teens and early twenties, I wrote poetry and several manuscripts, although my writing lacked quality, skill, and professionalism. I didn’t put in the time to learn
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Oct / 2025

Hello Again, Fellow Beach Bum!

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I’m so glad you found your way back! We’d better get moving before the tourists and food trucks invade our beach. And you made a good choice by bringing a bottle of chilled water. It’s gonna be a hot one! I recommend we begin by strolling with the wind at our backs. We’ll want that cool sea breeze smacking us
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Oct / 2025

Welcome Back to The Beach!

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I see that you’ve left your shoes beside your beach blanket. Wise decision! Now, let’s stretch our legs and enjoy a natural foot massage as we kick through the fringe of the gentle, foamy waves and fine sand. Let’s chat about Book One of The Golden Slide series, Champagne Waves and Sailing Ships, specifically the geographical locations featured in each
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Oct / 2025

Come, Walk Awhile With Me on The Beach

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Welcome to my website and the introduction of my romance fiction series, The Golden Slide! Please remove your shoes so you can snuggle the warm Atlantic Ocean and the light brown sand between your toes as we ramble down the beach. Book One of the series, Champagne Waves and Sailing Ships, is on its way to publication. It will set
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