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On another website, I recently posted about Christmas miracles — the small ones that we often forget about.  I wished all my readers miracles big and small — little did I know I’d be the recipient of one myself.  😉 You see, by the time Christmas got around this year, I was pretty cranky.  No, […]

Local author, Allison Leotta, is a former federal sex crimes prosecutor.  That brings to mind a stereotypical image of a hardened woman, more male than female, tough enough to toe it with the big boys, and able to stomp down on the revulsion most of us would feel when confronted with the atrocities she had […]

One of the world’s most beautiful sights is the wild pony swim from Assateague Island to Chincoteague every July.  It sets the heart thrumming in a universally spiritual moment that brings about 50,000 people* to the tiny island nestled in the waters between Maryland and Virginia. Who knew that this event is possibly laced with the […]

July is a great month to laze in the sun with a fun book.  Here are some of my favorite new beach reads with links to excerpts and reviews.  Three are from local authors, and two more are set in our area.  Enjoy! Jax and the Beanstalk Zombies by local author, Avery Flynn, is a fun […]

There is one word for Cariona McPherson: audacious — and I mean that in the very best of ways.  She is outspoken, funny, charismatic, and engaging.  Her extra short, neon blonde hair frames a contagious smile.  Her writing is witty and atmospheric — whether 1920’s  Scotland or modern day England.  But there is a shy, […]

  Boston. The city’s name used to conjure up such happy images.  Following the 1776 patriotic trail as a child.  An extended weekend as teenager with my mother – buying craft stamps at Faneuil Hall that are still in the original plastic packaging, too precious in memory for me to ever use.  Strolling the cobbled […]

Mary Kay Andrews books are transformative.  When you’re done with them, you think twice about your life decisions, and you feel as if you’ve found long-lost sisters.  She takes you down the back roads of America — to little towns and places where traditions and secrets run deep, and friendship runs even deeper.  Her heroines […]

By Diana Belchase I’ve got to admit it, I’m addicted to old movies.  There is something wonderful about the clear black and white images, the language, and the “America is a great nation” plots that hooks me every time.  Lately, my favorite has become The Farmer’s Daughter.  The plot is simple (SPOILER alert):  a young […]

Next week marks a pivotal change for Italians as they decide between responsible fiscal policy and livable taxation.  Bestselling author, journalist, commentator, and TV personality, Beppe Severgnini took a few minutes to speak with me about their upcoming elections.  He is a media phenomenon who has crossed the culture gap between the Italian and English […]

It’s my pleasure to interview Diane Farr, four time Rita Award Nominee, YA and Regency Romance Author of eleven books!  She’s not only a fantastic author, but she is also a proponent of the arts and works for the California Arts Council.  Her Wicked Cool/Scary Cool paranormal YA series is among my favorites, following the adventures of […]