Dear Reader, What better way to say goodbye to summer than a beach holiday? I am thrilled to be saying my farewells again this year in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Those of you who have been following this blog may remember that I am offering advance copies of YOU’RE SURE TO FALL Read more…
Dear Reader, With all the controversy swirling around the nation about Civil War monuments and commemoratives, I felt the need to weigh in with my own two-cents-worth. I grew up in the South with Northern parents, so I think I have a different perspective for viewing the various angles to Read more…
Dear Reader, As I look back on last week’s deadly protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, I am, again, filled with gratitude for the men and women who show up and put their lives on the line in the battles against the forces of hate and bigotry. Their courage stands out in Read more…
Dear Reader, While working this week on YOU’RE SURE TO FALL IN LOVE—THE COOKBOOK, it occurred to me that I haven’t yet offered a sample recipe to readers. So let me fix that right now. Here is one of my favorite snacks, and a perfect summertime nibble. Pickled Jalapeños Stuffed with Read more…
Dear Reader, Even in the quiet days of summer there is always something heart-stirring going on. This week I traded emails with the charming woman in Vancouver who married Walter and me ten years ago July 15. I used to email her on the early anniversaries, but then got out Read more…
Dear Reader, After all the usual frustrations with technology, plus some new ones, I finally set up a website to feature the new novel, YOU’RE SURE TO FALL IN LOVE. It is—surprise, surprise—www.youresuretofallinlove.com. If you stop by, you will find info on the novel and the cookbook, and you can Read more…
Dear Reader, The temperature is rising—outdoors and in my kitchen as well—as I work along on YOU’RE SURE TO FALL IN LOVE—THE COOKBOOK. Progress! It’s been a treat to revisit dishes that have been faves of mine for many years, plus things I always wanted to cook and never quite got Read more…
Dear Reader, It looks like the proofs for YOU’RE SURE TO FALL IN LOVE are just one step away from just right. So next week I’ll be able to announce that advance reader copies are available! Meanwhile, I’m working away on YOU’RE SURE TO FALL IN LOVE—THE COOKBOOK. The food Read more…
Dear Reader, Summer is truly here—not just the calendar version of it—so I am trying to keep cool as I plan my publishing strategies for the season. YOU’RE SURE TO FALL IN LOVE is in proofs, almost there. The text is right and the color printing for the cover is almost right. The journey Read more…
Dear Reader, As Pride month draws to a close, I am reminded of the extraordinary people who have put their lives and their futures on the line to try to secure—and maintain—equal civil rights for LGBTQ citizens. Without even thinking hard, and in no particular order, I remembered the Read more…