These are trying times, no doubt about it. We are all muddling through quarantine, social distancing, masks and isolation together. But oddly enough, quarantine has proven to be a bit beneficial for me. I'm a writer and in the past have been easily tempted to leave the computer after one quick call. Lunch date? Shopping excursion? Count me in!
Even now, the ego is crying out - can't happen to me. Go out, see friends, enjoy! I listened only once when I was running low on wine.

During these scary pandemic days, I follow the rules from the scientists mostly because the virus targets people like me. Older, (elderly is not a word that will ever pass through my lips) with underlying health issues.

So in home office safety, I read and I write. Both make me happy.

Back at the computer I experience little fear - except for negative reviews. I've been happily writing for weeks now. Writing gives me joy, it was my first love and I'm pretty sure now that it will be my last love. I have been writing nonstop, finishing novels started months ago, starting new books and revising older previously published novels. I've been writing contemporary cozies, romantic comedy and Scottish historical novellas, all with a dash of humor. Humor is needed now more than ever.

Over the course of the next few months I'll be releasing: His Honky Tonk Heart, The Camerons' of Glen Carin series The Paradise Key Caper and Murder at the Magnolia Grill

I hope these books bring a sense of escape and pleasure to readers everywhere - it was a pleasure to write them!