Books

Happier, Healthier Aging Through Writing

An Interactive Workbook

Happier, Healthier Aging Through Writing is an inspiring, research-based workbook filled with exercises, examples, and guidance. Spark your creativity, improve your well-being, and uncover the stories only you can tell.

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Dying to Donate

A Murder U Mystery
Book #1 from the series: Murder U Mysteries

Dying to Donate is the first book in the Murder U Mystery series, where cozy mystery and dark academia collide.

Rushing home to deal with her father's sudden disappearance, Harper Fox is devastated to learn his dementia is far worse than her mother has been letting on. Harper left her West Texas hometown to escape the weight of expectations she...

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Zen and the Art of Housekeeping

The Path to Finding Meaning in Your Cleaning

Zen and the Art of Housekeeping serves as a guide to finding peace within your home and attaining enlightenment by infusing daily chores with meaning. Meditate on Zen koans like:

  • If the kitchen is the heart of the home, what is the heart of the kitchen?
  • What is the color of clean?
  • If the purpose of cleaning is to remove dirt, what is the...
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Books That Really Cook

Writing, Reading and Building Community Around Food

In 2010, when I was a Food columnist for The Florida Times Union, I first used the term "a book that really cooks." I think it's high time we bring this idea back to the forefront as inspiration, a guide to writing about food, family and legacy, and a fun opportunity to connect! I hope you will join me!