First the good news. I made my deadline and I’m alive! The kids are back in school, summer vacation is over, and I’m feeling more relaxed. It wasn’t my best summer, to be honest. I felt like I spent it all at my computer desk, tearing my hair out. I’m not one of those authors [...]

It’s that time of year again! The Sorensons are venturing into the California wilderness for another short camping trip. Last August we went to Montana de Oro State Park, which was beautiful. This summer we’re heading to Idyllwild for a group camp with my brother’s family, and then north to the Sequoia area. I’m hoping [...]

This week I’m attending my second Romance Writers of America National Conference in Anaheim, CA. My first was RWA San Francisco in 2008. Such good times! I’m sure I’ll have a ball at this event as well. On Wednesday night I’ll be at the Literacy Signing. It’s free and open to the public, not just [...]

Woo! I’m back from LA and recovering from all of the overexcitement. I was nicely surprised by the quality of workshops, events, and parties at RT. Maybe I am easily amused (I do need to get out more!) but I thought the convention was excellent overall. WARNING: this post is link-heavy and name-droppy. I arrived [...]