Journal

Field Notes from Paris
Field Notes from Paris
I'm off to dinner and a ride on the Bateaux Mouches, but I wanted to forever memorialize today's purchases in Paris Read more...
A Suitcase Full of Hope
A Suitcase Full of Hope
I’m really looking forward to wandering the streets of the Latin Quarter, lingering over lattes and French pastries at neighborhood cafés, and most of all, meeting the other writers whose... Read more...
What Are You Noticing Today?
What Are You Noticing Today?
Today, I’m noticing how quickly childhood passes—not in dramatic leaps, but in small, ordinary moments that I already know I'll miss down the road. Read more...
Books That Made Me a Romance Reader for Life
Books That Made Me a Romance Reader for Life
For me, romance wasn’t a genre I gradually wandered into—I fell headfirst and kept running. These are the stories that taught me what great romance could be: sparkling banter, unforgettable... Read more...
From Family Obligation to Family Fun
From Family Obligation to Family Fun
We live less than an hour from Washington, D.C. In our twenties, we'd go for the nightlife. With three kids, we've mostly avoided it like the plague. But today, we ripped... Read more...
Leather chair near a window with a side table, candle, and two books
My Favorite Reading Nook Isn't Just One Place
I don't know about you, but my social media is filled with cozy reading nook ideas. Perfect chairs. Perfect blankets. Perfect stacks of books arranged just so. And every summer, I... Read more...
Reading Like a Writer
Reading Like a Writer
When you're critiquing, you're not simply asking whether you enjoyed a story. You're asking why. Read more...
A woman reading a book in a cafe wearing the "Find Me Where it's Quiet" Illustrated Organic Tee
8 Gifts for Book Lovers
There are book lovers who collect first editions, and there are book lovers who simply want a cozy corner, a warm (or stiff) drink, and a few uninterrupted moments. The... Read more...
Three Books That Will Always Be on My Shelf
Three Books That Will Always Be on My Shelf
Three books—from Stephen King to Laura Esquivel. Vastly different, but they will always be there. I'd love to hear what's on yours. Read more...
From the Writer’s Desk
From the Writer’s Desk
Sometimes a list is just a list. Sometimes it’s the first step toward finishing a chapter, sharing your work, or trying something that scares you. Read more...
Preparing to Disappear Into Literary Paris
Preparing to Disappear Into Literary Paris
Preparing to disappear into literary Paris sounds romantic. Here's how the prep is really shaping up. Read more...