A to Z Challenge Reflection Post

I found out about the A to Z Challenge mere days before it began. Should I do it? Why, Yes! Why wouldn’t I fall recklessly into a public challenge I’m quite unprepared for? My reason for taking the challenge: I’m trying to figure out what kind of...

Z is for Zucchini Bread–Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Where I live now, people give away lemons and grapefruits out of their bounty. Where I grew up, there was an abundance of zucchini. This is one of the best ways to eat zucchini: Recipe for Chocolate Zucchini Bread Ingredients 1/4 butter 1/2 c veg oil 1 1/2 c sugar...

Y is for Saying YES to New Experiences

Normally, I’m listening to advice on how to say “no.” Like most people, my life tends to fill up pretty quickly, and I find that I am running from one event to the next, or cramming too much work into too small a time frame. Can you relate? But then...

X Your Vote

Taking a quick poll here. I’m working on bookmarks for my SWAG (Stuff We Always Get) to give out at book signings in June. I wanted to create something with a little more value than a regular bookmark, so talented and creative friend Heather over at Tatting...

World War II Books For Teens

Here are some of my favorite WWII books for Young Adults. The majority are pretty heavy reads, but a couple are on the lighter side, showing alternate perspectives of the times. (And, of course, since it’s my blog, I included my own book in the fiction section!)...