Road Trip - Columbia Gorge

Playing in the Columbia Gorge. In this picture Leif is explaining to me a really complex science theory  about how some force in space works. The gorge is one of my favorite places to drive, hike, take pictures, and explore. I love all the bridges and Leif and I would hop back and forth from Washington…

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Marion Lake

In college I took a Hiking and Backpacking class. For real, that's a thing! It was one of my favorite classes and a great stress relief. Many of our class sessions were spent going on local hikes around the Portland area.  For a very urban city there are many places close by that make you feel like…

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Cob Houses

Leif and I took a trip to a tiny village in southern Oregon. The houses were entirely made of cob and the community was an intentional community. It was beautiful to see this alternative life style and the skills and love people put into their structures.  Cob from PCC campus. This college teaches cob…

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A Delicate Marriage by Margarita Barresi

Welcome to the blog tour for A Delicate Marriage ! This historical novel by Margarita Barresi is perfect for readers who enjoy 20th century historical fiction and/or Latinx stories. The blog tour starts November 10th and runs until December 7th. You'll have a chance to read reviews and interview…

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New Banners for The Watchers

This was my project today. I updated all my banners to include all SEVEN books instead of six. Its surreal. I am a very slow writer. I also have life, family, service, etc.  While writing these books I had three babies, moved more times than I want to count, worked a full time job, got a a couple of…

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The Watchers Book 7 - Night of Light

Available on Amazon December 1, 2023 The Watchers is an epic fairytale about finding hope and light during dark times. The story introduces you to a cast of engaging, down-to-earth, yet supernatural characters. There is someone for everyone to identify with and come to love, hate, and recognize in o…

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Time to Write by Emily Winslow

Welcome to the Time to Write blog tour! This writing guide by Emily Winslow is perfect for anyone who wants to write a novel and could use support. The tour runs until November 12th. Don't forget to check out all the stops below. You'll have the chance to learn more about Time to Write and t…

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My Unfurling by Lisa May Bennett

Wicked hangovers. Scary blackouts. Ugly fights with friends. The results of binge drinking weigh heavily on Lisa May Bennett. She tries repeatedly to savor “just a few” glasses of wine—only to find herself passed out on the couch again. Lisa has a bucket list full of exciting adventures with zero ch…

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Smart Planning for a Major Challenge by Joan M. Griffin’s

Smart Planning for a Major Challenge Joan M. Griffin – Author, Force of Nature: Three Women Tackle the John Muir Trail “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery, The Little Prince For reasons I describe in my book, Force of Nature , I decided I was going to thru-hike the 200-mil…

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