Waiting, Writing, Remembering

Waiting, Writing, Remembering

The publishing process can feel like a roller coaster. For months, if not years, it’s wait, wait, wait… and then suddenly it’s all systems go. I’m in that in-between space right now — the quiet before the next rush. While waiting, I stumbled across something...
Introducing Drive City: My Next Chapter

Introducing Drive City: My Next Chapter

If you’ve read my books or followed my journey, you probably know a few things about me—I’m a nurse, a writer, and I once lived on Martha’s Vineyard, where I had the life-changing experience of caring for a reclusive, Pulitzer Prize–winning author. That time on the...
Writing the Hard Stuff: How Much Is Too Much?

Writing the Hard Stuff: How Much Is Too Much?

This past weekend, I had the joy of doing what every writer dreams of—talking with readers face-to-face. Thank you to Barnes & Noble in Hingham and the always-welcoming West Tisbury Library on Martha’s Vineyard for hosting two incredible signings. The...