A Working Mom’s Perspective: Why I Couldn’t Have it All
It’s hard to believe that after 17 years with my agency, today was my last. I’ve decided to stay at home so I can spend
What’s Mine is Yours
The other night I was listening to Pandora while I was making dinner. I don’t listen to music on my commute aside from a brief
Giving Thanks
Thanksgiving is coming at a perfect time this year. Work has been extremely busy so I’m looking forward to some much needed time with my
I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar
I check the stats on my website from time and time and I’ve noticed an interesting trend. There is a common set of search terms
Playing Favorites
When I was pregnant with my daughter I took a pre-natal yoga class. The instructor asked us to share our fears about motherhood and I
Patience is a Virtue
I once heard someone say that Chicago has very aggressive pedestrians, and it’s true. I was walking to work yesterday from the train station and paused
Boy Wonder
I recently finished reading the book Wonder by RJ Palacio. It’s an inspiring story about a boy, August, with a facial deformity who is starting
Reflections On My First Year as a Published Author
July 8 marks the first anniversary that I published my debut novel, Out in the Open. I can’t believe it’s been a year already. I’ve
A Scary Swimming Lesson
I remember there was an article circulating on Facebook last summer about secondary drowning. It scared the crap out of me. My daughter, Maddie, is
The Show Must Go On
It’s recital season and this year both of my kids were in performances. Last weekend my daughter skated in her first ice show and my
A Little Goes a Long Way
Every parent knows that raising kids comes with its share of joy and challenges. For me things seem to go in ebbs and flows. And
Smack Dab in the Middle
I was reading a blog post the other day from a girl with a background not all that different from mine. Like me, she is
Can I Get a “Thank You,” Please?
When I was a little girl, one of my favorite books was Richard Scarry’s Please and Thank You Book. I loved his intricate illustrations, the
Almost Losing My Husband Helped Me Find a Piece of Myself
Today marks the 5-year anniversary of that fateful day when I almost lost my husband. I’m re-posting my thoughts from the experience because they still
A Year of Change… and Why I Won’t Be Making Resolutions
What a year 2014 has been. For me, it marked a year of change. My daughter started first grade, and with it her first official
If I’d Never Heard of Me Would I Read My Book?
Today marks the last day of my book tour. It’s been a fun journey and thanks to those of you who have supported me along
Guest Post: Laurie’s Thoughts and Reviews
It’s been quite a day. I had two book tour stops, a work event, a standing room only train ride home from the city, and my
The Secret's Out: My Stop at Bunny's Book Reviews
Tour stop #5: Bunny’s Book Reviews. The dogs and bunnies went crazy over this interview. Check it out for yourself. And don’t forget: download your
Losing Sleep – 750 Hours and Counting
They say that parents with kids lose on average 750 hours of sleep in the first year alone. I was so looking forward to getting
Behind the Scenes with Romance Novel Giveaways
Thank you to the lovely Lauren at Romance Novel Giveaways for hosting me today. If you haven’t checked out her site, I recommend it, especially
My Interview with Rachel Brimble
Thank you to author Rachel Brimble for featuring me on your blog today! In case you missed the interview and want to learn more about yours
Out in the Open by J B Glazer Book Tour, Interview and Giveaway
Out in the Open by J B Glazer Book Tour, Interview and Giveaway.
JB and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
I have not taken my kids to see the movie Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. But I feel like my
Judging A Book By Its Cover
When my book was just a seed of an idea in my mind, I had a clear vision as to what I wanted for the