I had the option of talking about my writing style and habits with Betty—but Donna insisted she wanted to be the star of this blogpost. Donna is a bit headstrong and ambitious so I moved over so she could answer Betty’s questions.
I have some idea what it’s like to be a rock star. Okay not Bruce Springsteen or Beyonce. But I certainly felt the love this weekend in Garrett County. I ran late–I’m a slow driver. So when I got to the gate at Swallow Falls State Park Friday afternoon there were people waiting for me!…
I was running late. My first event of the book tour for INN BY THE LAKE, set for Swallow Falls State Park on Friday afternoon, and I wasn’t going to make it on time. I could tell as soon as I got near the entrance it was a busy day at this gorgeous state park.…
Thanks to an invitation from the South Baltimore chapter of the Maryland Writers Association, I had an opportunity to talk about my experiences as a travel writer for Frommer’s, as a blogger at ADayAwayTravel.wordpress.com, and for local publications. Here is my talk. From Here to There: Travel writing isn’t all beaches and sunshine Good evening.…
Brenda Ruggiero of the Garrett County Republican has written a lovely story about my upcoming visit to the Deep Creek Area. I’m looking forward to my visit to Garrett County where a lot of INN BY THE LAKE takes place. Ms. Ruggiero included all three of my locations, including the Deep Creek Lavender Farm, whose…
A faint hint of her floral fragrance hung in the air. He could still hear the ring of her laughter as she talked about Swallow Falls. He was happy she enjoyed the park as much as he did. —From INN BY THE LAKE Swallow Falls State Park, a must-see whenever my family and I visit…
Now the the pandemic is loosening its grip on us, I’m masking up and heading to Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland to celebrate the publication of INN BY THE LAKE. I have two events scheduled for the weekend of June 18-19. The owner of Deep Creek Lavender Farm has invited me to visit and…
It’s never hopeless to be a romantic, is it?
Time to launch my first sweet romance, INN BY THE LAKE! I will take up my pen to sign the fresh, new paperback edition of my story set in Western Maryland Saturday, April 3, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Greyhound, an independent bookstore in Berlin, Md.
