The cool breeze is carrying a much-anticipated break from the oppressive heat of summer. The cooler air is not only a welcome respite for...

My busy season has begun! Last week, I attended the NASCSP (National Association for State Community Services Programs) Conference in...

October will be an extremely busy month. I have two writers' conferences, my wedding anniversary, and two book signings. On top of all...

I am thrilled about Sally's Secret Legacy, my new steamy paranormal romantic suspense novel, releasing this week! https://amzn.to/3rmm3Yv...

I am an Amazon Associate and receive a commission for items purchased through my affiliate links. Last weekend was my semiannual Women's...

I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend! It's a great time to get together with family and friends, have a cookout, take a swim in...

I am ecstatic! My novel, Sally's Secret Legacy, is currently available for pre-order in the ebook format for $1.99...

I had a great book signing at Barnes & Noble last Saturday. Five other members of Sleuths' Ink Mystery Writers and I had a big, beautiful...

I tend to agonize over certain decisions because I want to be absolutely sure I'm making the right choice. Such is the case in choosing...

Time flies on swift wings for certain. My oldest grandchild turned 7 years old last weekend. My Rye Guy was surrounded by loved ones as...

Allow me to state the obvious; it's hot outside. It's sauna, blast oven, fry an egg on the sidewalk hot. I've found myself changing the...

A few years ago, I met an amazing person. She was the whole package: kind, intelligent, talented, generous, and lovely in all ways. She...

I had a fabulous book signing for Moonbeams and Ashes at ABC Books in Springfield, Missouri last Saturday. I was one of five authors...

I'm thrilled to be participating in a multi-author book signing at ABC Books, which is located at 2109 North Glenstone Avenue, Suite J in...

Happy Independence Day! I hope you're all celebrating with family and/or friends today. Barbeques, swimming, and fireworks are on the...

Writing is my passion, but I haven't had time to do much of it lately. I've done a few writing-related things, but the actual writing has...

Does a family vacation tucker you out? Mine sure exhausted me. My husband and I decided to take a side trip on our way home from Crystal...

I've had quite the adventures over the past few days. My family and I have been on a vacation to Crystal Beach in Texas. We haven't taken...

Some people love change. They see it as a new adventure and get excited. I’m not one of those special people. Change is difficult for me....

Before we get started with today’s post, I want to let you know that Ozarks Maven will be moving to another hosting site in the next few...