Trip to Ireland

I’m still working away on my first Love Inspired novel. It’s title will be MOM IN THE MAKING and it’s a sweet story of a young woman putting her life back together after losing her husband. I’m really enjoying the story, even though I have to admit I’m missing the suspense element just a tad . Still, it’s fun to really focus on characters and romance for a change.

So this will be my last post before I head off this weekend on my first visit to IRELAND. I can’t wait. I’m traveling with 5 other women. We are celebrating a birthday in grand style by touring the Irish countryside on horseback. Here are some pictures of where we’ll be and what we’ll be doing.

If you’re interested in following me on my trip, I hope to be posting on FB about it each day. If you go to my contacts page you can friend me there. Bon Voyage, Happy trails, etc, etc…

Tags: Ireland, Mom in the Making, Sligo
Posted in Travel, Writing | No Comments »

Sabotage on WRTR

I recently had an interview on local TV. It was my first time on television (excluding a kid show appearance when I was four.) It was a lot of fun. A whole lot! I loved seeing the studio and watching how the morning show folks worked the live broadcast. The segments go so fast!! I was amazed… might have to write a story about a newscaster one day .

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

Summer Grilling and Summer Salad

I’m busy working on book number three but just the other night I took some time out to have some friends over for an impromptu dinner. I used a recipe my neighbor has cooked a few times. It’s great and really easy!!!

For PORK

You’ll need:

boneless pork chops
a green pepper
onion
pineapple rings
butter
thick Kikkoman Teriyaki

Salt and pepper your chops. Place them on separate squares of foil. Top with a pat of butter, an onion slice, a pineapple slice and then the pepper (stack in that order). Pour on some teriyaki and grill to desired temperature. We served this with couscous which was a perfect side! Enjoy.

Here’s a picture of what the prepped meat will look like.

For Summer Salad

This is easy, too.

Romain lettuce

Red Pepper (diced)

Pasta (cooked, drained, chilled)

Red onion (diced)

Cucumber (diced)

Wild Tree Italian Dressing

fresh Mozzarella cubed

Toss and serve…

Then…HIT THE BEACH

Tags: pork chops, Recipes, salad
Posted in Recipes, family life | No Comments »

Say Yes To The Dress

Watch the TLC series episode filmed at my cousin’s bridal shop, Bridals by Lori.

SYTTD ATL Aug. 6 @ 9/8c! [HQ] Say Yes to the Dress is heading south to ATLANTA in just a few weeks…and we can’t wait to meet these steel magnolias! Get ready for the series PREMIERE on Aug. 6 at 9/8c and a SNEAK PEEK on July 30 after the NYC finale at 9/8c! What do you think of when you hear “southern wedding?” If you’re thinking big dresses and big drama, you’re right on track…

Tags: bridals by lori, TLC
Posted in Other Stuff, family life | 1 Comment »

Protector’s Honor is a Maggie Finalist in Inspirational Romance

I’m very excited to announce that Protector’s Honor has been selected as a finalist in the MAGGIES in the Inspirational Romance category. The winner of this contest is always announced at the Moonlight and Magnolia’s conference in Atlanta, Georgia. As soon as they list the other finalist, I’ll post them here.

Tags: contests, Maggies, Protector's Honor
Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »