Alaska Adventure #2…

As we continued our amazing research trip into the interior of Alaska, we had the privilege of seeing one of Alaska’s (and the United States’) most incredible sights. The Alaska Pipeline. And another part of our interior Alaska trek was North Pole, Alaska. Here’s a great picture of Julee at Santa Claus’ House hugging a giant stuffed Polar Bear. North …

From Kayla’s Perspective #4 – REVISION RAMBLINGS

UGH!! Revisions, schoolwork, swimming, crit group chapters. Where has the day gone? As we travel down this amazing-ly busy, terrib-ly funny, tiring-ly draining, and genuine-ly crazy path, (since this is a blog I can use all the “LY” adverbs I want, LOL) I realize what “not enough time in the day” really means. (“Sleep? What is this sleep you talk …

Random Monday Questions…

Well, since the furious writing of No Safe Haven, the research trip to Alaska, speaking, book signings, and then Sales Conference at B&H – and of course the recovery from said trip (LOL!) – I’ve been just a tad bit off schedule. (Understatement, I know.) But, I am pleased to say that even though my crazy life continues, the random …

Life Suckers…

Have you ever had a person (or even people) in your life that drain you? Basically suck the life out of you? My hubby teases me, saying that I attract those kind of people. And in all honesty, he’s right. (Now, don’t get upset, I’m not saying all the people in my life are like that, but I generally have …

We’re Ba-aaaaack!!! Alaska Adventure #1

Whew! I don’t think I will ever catch up. Ever. Again. LOLI’ve taken a little break from “social media” to get a breather and regroup (and recover from the crud I picked up on the way home.) 🙂 The kids and I are back from our incredible trip to Alaska – it was full of breathtaking scenery, tons of research, …

Off On Another Adventure…

Alaska here we come!Be watching for pictures and updates as Kayla, Josh, and myself take a research trek back up to our beloved Alaska with editors Karen Ball and Julee Schwarzburg. I’m SO looking forward to learning and growing as a writer under these two amazing women. Now that No Safe Haven (first draft) is done, we’re havin’ a ball …