My review for Julie Cannon’s Just Business is up at Dear Author. Please ignore the TWO typos in the second line. *headdesk* You know, this reviewing thing isn’t easy. I appreciate the art of it more now that I’ve gone to the dark side.
Two recent books that I’ve read and enjoyed and [...]

My husband and I had such a fantastic weekend in Palm Springs!! We went on TWO hikes, one to Tahquitz Canyon, a 60 foot waterfall oasis. The weather was scorchingly hot, which made jumping into the ice-cold falls irresistible. It was just beautiful and I’m sad that I didn’t take any pictures. [...]

I’m going away for the weekend with my husband!! We haven’t done this in forever. The last time we went somewhere without the kids, it was a camping trip and I was pregnant! Does that even count? I don’t think it does. There was a baby on board, right? [...]

Lurking has been on my mind lately. It seems like such an unproductive activity. I get annoyed with myself for hanging around on the internet like a ghost and not commenting anywhere. There are interesting discussions going on, but I hold back. Sometimes I write long, detailed responses and delete. [...]

It seems like I’m always saying “things are hectic” and “I’m extra-busy.” Right now is no exception. My husband works lots of overtime and weekends in spring and summer. I feel like a single parent, taking my girls to the park and birthday parties and family functions without him. It’s overwhelming, [...]

It’s on again! I’ve got three books and a critique up for bids this month at Brenda Novak’s fundraiser extravaganza. Juvenile diabetes runs in my family so it’s a special cause for me. Visit the auction website for all sorts of books, gifts, and misc. Thanks!!

Cover Cafe is holding its annual contest for the best covers of 2009. Crash Into Me was nominated in the Contemporary Romance category. How cool is that?! Check out the site and make your picks, even for Worst Cover. It’s fun!!

Here’s an interesting selection from the ever-popular Worst category. Mullets [...]

I really enjoyed this one! Check out my review at Loving Venus, Loving Mars.

Lacey Alexander’s web site.

Pics from our camping trip! I forgot to bring the digital, which is an old dinosaur anyway, so we took these with an instant:

Here I am, eating an orange with the girls. As you can see, there were many food accidents on this trip. Orange segments, roasted marshmellows, and entire hot dogs [...]