Glowing Gloria SwansonEver wonder how those classic Hollywood screen starlets got their glowing complexions? Why the leading men appeared so virile?ย Easy-peasy. Radioactivity!Within two years of its discovery, doctors, inventors, and cosmetics companies were singing the praises of radium's healing ... READ the POST
Tempt Me Tuesday: Get in THE MOOD
Since my cover reveal was so much fun last week, I thought I'd share some more pictures that will put you in the proper mood for SPEAK EASY. (This is me trying to tempt you...)Best viewed with a cocktail and the Great Gatsby soundtrack.Booth at Club 23Several fun things happen in stairwells......as ... READ the POST
Flapper Friday: SPEAK EASY Cover Reveal & Gift Card Giveaway!
This is a really exciting day for me! And it's almost the weekend--what could be better?For today's Flapper Friday, I'm revealing the cover for SPEAK EASY, my NA Historical coming out July 22nd.This is my debut novel, so I'm completely giddy about this (also kinda nauseous, but I do have a bit of ... READ the POST
Suddenly I Was Drunk: A Drinking Game for Self-Editing
I finished the revisions on my latest book, which is a good thing, but now I'm editing.Which I hate.I hate it because it reveals all my writerly tics and bad habits, all the rules I have broken. It confirms once and for all that I am unfit to write a grocery list, let alone a novel.Yes. And I'm ... READ the POST
Tempt Me Tuesday: THIS PICTURE
I came across this photo over the weekend.It reminds me so much of a character in SPEAK EASY (a gorgeous Italian boy who's good in the... kitchen) I wanted to share it with you.You're welcome.Go enjoy the day. ... READ the POST
Vintage Ad Fun with Listerine
One of the most popular series of posts on an old blog I had was Vintage Ad Fun, so I thought I'd resurrect it here for your amusement. The first installment is brought to you by the miracle that is Listerine.Are you unpopular?It might be your "unexcusable" bad breath.But don't worry. You can ... READ the POST
