• Magic and Art

    Over the weekend, my DH and I went to the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento. The place was filled with art from around the world in so many different styles, mediums, and sizes (one piece was at least 20 feet high). They had a couple of pieces by Wayne Thiebaud, who was not only from…

  • Guess it’s Fall

    It’s Fall. I’m sure you’ve noticed that. But where I live in Nor Cal, we’ve been playing with the idea of Fall instead of actually experiencing it (no matter how many PSLs Starbucks tries to sell us in August). It was over 100 degrees on October 1st here. So needless to say, it was tough…

  • Meet The Author

    Someone asked me recently, why not tell readers a bit about yourself? I thought, well that may not be such a bad idea. I mean, who doesn’t like to know a little bit about the person who wrote a book you’ve just read? So, here are a few insights into the person behind the book.…

  • Inspirations: Art

    Hello Everyone! Let’s continue our chat about the inspirations that go into writing. Last time it was about some special songs that really moved the ‘ol Muse to get writing. This time let’s talk about a very obvious theme from The Mark of the Artist: Art! Full disclosure: I cannot draw. Oh, I make some…

  • Inspirations: Songs

    The Mark of the Artist deals with the idea of inspiration, and where it truly comes from. So, I thought I’d highlight some of the things that inspired me along the way as I wrote this story. Today let’s chat about a couple of amazing songs. One which most people have heard in one version…

  • Now Available: The Mark of the Artist

    Art has power, and Sebastian Albright is only just realizing how to wield that power. Announcing the release of my debut novel: The Mark of the Artist! This book centers on young artist Sebastian Albright, whose brilliant paintings are so real that seascapes cause onlookers to swear they can smell salt or hear waves. Sebastian’s…