Category Archives: Between The Lines

When I first wrote that there were pages in the diary ripped out, I knew I wanted to have them hidden in a really cool, plausible place—but where? With the problem in the back of my mind I pushed forward, … Continue reading →

The relationship between Rory and Jake was easy for me to write. It was like reliving my first year of high school. I too had a crush on a senior, and though are friendship wasn’t a secret one, he, like … Continue reading →

I’ve had several people ask why I named the lead protagonist Rory. It’s a favorite name of mine. I actually picked it out years ago as the name I would give to my daughter. However, when she was born, I … Continue reading →

I love hearing people adore the Grandpa Kelly character, though he was not part of my original outline for the novel. It was supposed to be Ryan that caught Rory and Jake together at the lake, but the old codger … Continue reading →

One of the funniest and yet poignant chapters in my novel RORY’S CHOICE is the Horseology chapter. What makes it even more amazing is that particular chapter was written at one of the most difficult times of my married life. … Continue reading →