Subject: Every Time Argentina Plays, I Think of My Dad
Every Time Argentina Plays, I Think of My Dad
July 1st, 2026 at 7:19 pm PDTView onlineHi Friend,Why does Argentina keep showing up in my novels?Every time I watch Argentina play in the World Cup, I'm reminded of my dad. When I was a little kid growing up in the San Fernando Valley, life was unpredictable, except for two t ...
I've Been Quiet for a While
May 28th, 2026 at 5:00 am PDTView onlineHi Friend,Where I've Been LatelyHi everyone, I’ve been quiet for a while. Part of that was life being busy, but honestly, most of it was because I disappeared deeply into writing my upcoming novel, Who We Used to Be. When I’m working ...
Great Meeting You At Wild Deadwood Reads!
July 22nd, 2025 at 1:02 pm PDTView onlineThanks for signing up!Hi Friend Thank you for subscribing to the JA Newsletter! It was a pleasure to meet you at Wild Deadwood Reads! It was such a fun event. By subscribing to my newsletter, you'll be the first to learn about contests, ...
Inside an Author's Life + Books That Inspire Me
March 14th, 2025 at 5:04 am PDTView onlineFor ReadersHi Friend,Beginning of the Year Writer's LifeI can't believe it's already March! I spent January in Rapid City and February in Southern California, making slow progress on editing my next novel. Rewriting tends to go slower th ...
Changes and Exciting Plans Ahead for 2025!
February 7th, 2025 at 6:37 am PDTView onlineFor ReadersHi Friend,Happy to be Back!Hi Readers and Writers! I took the month of January off to plan my writing goals for the new year, read a few books, and enjoy some time with my husband. We ate out a little too much, sat together to ...
🎄 A Joyful New Chapter Awaits in 2025! 🎅
December 23rd, 2024 at 7:22 am PDTView onlineHey there, book lovers! The holiday season is upon us, and I couldn’t be more excited to wish you all the happiest celebrations with those you love! I want to thank you for your support. For those of you who I had the pleasure to meet ...
Celebrate the Season: Get Your Free Holiday Reads Now!
November 7th, 2024 at 5:55 am PDTView onlineFor ReadersHi Friend,Off to a Great Start!Christmas Without You is off to an amazing start! It's been out only two weeks, and it is already being considered for Publisher's Weekly Booklife Award in the Romance Fiction Category. I'm humbl ...
Don’t Miss A Special Writer and Reader Event!
October 24th, 2024 at 6:15 am PDTView onlineFor ReadersHi Friend,Event for Writers in Southern CaliforniaFor anyone who enjoys art, writing, or creative workshops and lives in the Southern California area, I recommend you block out your weekend and come to Culturama. This fun even ...
Behind the Scenes: Writing Christmas Without You
October 17th, 2024 at 7:30 am PDTView onlineFor ReadersHi Friend,Christmas Without You Available TomorrowChristmas Without You is available at all bookstores tomorrow! The eBook is $4.99 and the paperback is $9.99 If you buy your books on Amazon or if you prefer other online retai ...
Announcement: Release of Christmas Without You on October 18th
October 10th, 2024 at 9:33 am PDTView onlineFor ReadersHi Friend,Christmas Without You Pre-OrderCan you believe it? Christmas Without You will be released in one week! The eBook is available for pre-order on Amazon. Or you can purchase a physical copy on October 18th If you like s ...