> Mother's Wisdom ~ Read a true story I wrote about wisdom from my very own mother in this inspirational collection from more than fifty authors. It was my pleasure to make this special tribute to Mom. The book makes a great gift!

> The Healing Place sold out of books at my signing at Borders Express in Meadowood Mall, Reno. Thanks for coming to see me and much thanks to the staff at Borders for hosting such a great event!

> Congratulations to Katherine of Sparks, Nevada, for winning the free gift bag giveaway at my book signing!

> 11/19/07 ~ Today, I was made a grandma for the second time! Little Angelica Roberta Bale was born at 10 am and passed into Heaven at 1 pm. Our lives will never be the same and we thank God for sending this special little angel to our family. Hug your children and tell them you love them tonight!

> Wow! The Wild Rose Press has bought my new historical novel The Heart's Warrior. Set in England north of the Danelaw in 954 AD, the book will be available in print format in November 2008.

> There's something special about decades and anniversaries. Click here to help my husband and me celebrate our 26th anniversary by viewing some pictures from our trip to Europe.

> I'm over the moon! The Healing Place won the Golden Heart for best Inspirational of 2006. My thanks to the judges! Click here to view pictures from the awards ceremony.