The past week has been pretty amazing in terms of author events. Just days apart, both Jenny Milchman and Jimmy Carter visited my favorite local bookstore, Tattered Cover, and I got to see them both. Not only did I get to shake Jimmy Carter's hand (a former president! I shook his hand!) following hours standing in line, I was also able to get in some quality time with Jenny at … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2015
As Night Falls by Jenny Milchman
This book holds a special place in my heart because not only do I consider Jenny a friend (she helped start #30Authors), but she thanked me and a few other bloggers in the acknowledgements section of this book, which still amazes me. That said, I tried very hard to review this independently of my personal feelings and I loved her style before we became friends. So, on to the … [Read more...]
A Small Indiscretion by Jan Ellison
What happens when a person is unable to leave behind the youthful indiscretions of the past? Does it simmer underneath the veneer of a happy life forever, or does it bubble up and disrupt your harmony? This is the premise of A Small Indiscretion by Jan Ellison. It's a book about marriage and the pull that unfinished past loves can have on a person. In a way, it's a also … [Read more...]
The Book Wheel Turns 3: What I’ve Learned
Where does the time go? I can't believe I started The Book Wheel only three years ago and it's been one heck of a ride so far. My husband and I still laugh about how I got started blogging. I was drinking some wine and was looking into pricing for my domain when I found a great deal that allowed me to pay by the month. I entered in my information and selected, what I thought, … [Read more...]
Mountains and Wildflowers in Crested Butte (Photo Gallery)
I recently got to spend some time in Crested Butte, Colorado for the first time and it was amazing. My husband and I went out there for a day trip and ended up going back for a wedding a week later and I can't wait to go back. Crested Butte is a small town out in the middle of nowhere but is known as the 'Wildflower Capital of Colorado" and I can see why. We weren't even there … [Read more...]