Is this gorgeous or what? Cobblestone’s cover artist, Chris, got the image I wanted on the first try. I couldn’t be happier. Heart of the Nile mixes Egyptian mythology with a cats vs. dog theme (think Bast vs. Anubis) and plenty of romance and suspense. This story will be released February 29th through Cobblestone‘s Shifter’s line, so expect me to blog more about. Also, in honor of the release I will be holding a contest (details to come).

You know how things just fall into place? Well, I had to go into Tokyo to a bookstore last Friday and … Read More »

I had an interview Saturday for a full time teaching position at the university down the road. I faced three faculty members as they asked me about my teaching philosophy, experience and ability to get students enthused. I was competing with ten others for two positions. It has been years since I had to do a real interview. I couldn’t even be bothered to dig up my old suits. Even if I found them I realized I didn’t have any shoes to go with them anymore!

I got a phone call last night to learn I unofficially got the job … Read More »

My novella, Heart of the Nile, is being released through Cobblestone Press’ Shifter’s line on Feb. 29th. The cover is gorgeous and I can’t wait to share it with you so stay tuned…… Read More »

I think I saw this a week or so back on the Midnight Moon Cafe. I thought it looked like fun and decided to try with my real name (not my pen name). I was suprised to get an answer. I have one of those names that just doesn’t make it on a key chain or a coffee mug. I thought the second paragraph and the last two sentences were rather spot on. As for the rest, I think I want to argue about that. Go on and check out the hidden meaning behind your name. It’ll make you … Read More »

I don’t know what got me started on this. Maybe hearing my son say he’s debating between being a ninja and a space ranger. (Can we say too much Power Rangers? ) But last night as I lay in bed, I thought about all the jobs that crossed my mind–some serious, some not–as I grew up. This is only a partial list too. I see this as healthy. I think my husband sees this as flakiness. LOL! What do you think?

1…. Flight Attendant–of couse it was still stewardess then. And I can remember the first grade picture book … Read More »

One of my English students took this picture from his balcony. For many Japanese it’s traditional to wake up and watch the sunrise on New Year’s Day and then to go to a local shrine to make their prayers and wishes for the New Year.… Read More »

Happy New Year and Happy Thursday Thirteen!

I had to use this image again because I’m still feeling all bubbly and I want that feeling to carry over through the year. I’ve got lots of plans and I’m thinking BIG! I came up with a set of New Year’s Resolutions that I’m going to do my best to stick to because I want this year to be even better than 2007 (and 2007 was pretty good to me.)

Personal Resolutions

1…. Balance my time (family, work and leisure)
2…. Get organized (I am always disorganized. That gene skipped me.)
3…. … Read More »