The Prodigal’s Return   By Anna DeStefano   http://annawrites.com/   Harlequin Super Romance ISBN: 13 9780373713585   Does going home mean living with the past-or living down the past?   The death of teenager Bobby Compton shocked the community of Rivermist, Georgia. It also destroyed the lives of Neal Cain and Jennifer Gardner. Neal was sent to prison, and Jennifer’s life spiraled out of control until the birth of her daughter forced her to grow up.   Now, eight years later, Neal has come home to help his ailing father. Jennifer, a single mother, is also back, trying to [...]

by Carol Burnside I have a confession to make. Despite many admonishments from my mother years ago, I still play with my food. In fact, I encourage each of you to do the same. Why? Because it’s fun! No, I’m not talking about running a spoon through your mashed potatoes or pushing peas around your plate. I’m talking about experimentation with herbs and spices, with methods of cooking and trying foods new to you. I challenge you to be daring and bold with your choices. The results might surprise you. I grew up watching my granny make cakes and biscuits, [...]

    Before I get started, take a moment and check out the Blog Bounty with the Petit Fours and Hot Tamales Blog as we help Brenda Novak with her annual auction to fight for a Cure for Diabetes.    I’ve even jumped into the fray with a donation of my own.  Bidding starts May 1st, so don’t miss out on the tons of donations targeted towards both readers and writers.     Food for thought… or at least for a healthier body   By Tami Brothers   The Kid – “Mom, can I make dinner tonight?” Me – “Ummm, sure.  [...]

Please join us in welcoming this week’s Guest Chef, author Kira Sinclair!  When not working as an office manager for a project management firm or juggling plot lines, Kira spends her time on a small farm in North Alabama with her wonderful husband, two amazing daughters and a menagerie of animals. It’s amazing to see how this self-proclaimed city girl has (or has not depending on who you ask) adapted to country life. Kira enjoys hearing from her readers at www.KiraSinclair.com. Or stop by www.writingplayground.blogspot.com and join in the fight to stop the acquisition of an alpaca.     Do Over [...]

So Leslie the Life Coach has conducted her big reveal and, no, I don’t mean her breasts finally burst free from their polyester prison. I mean the other Big Reveal. The one where she references the personality tests I took, six pages of Excel spreadsheets, and the voices in her head to explain how I’m destined to be a teacher. Specifically, how I’m destined to be a riding instructor. Yeah, I needed a moment to compose myself too. But back to poor Leslie. Y’all, I really think she was expecting applause. She had the biggest, toothiest grin on her face [...]

By: Sandra Elzie I love this time of year. It’s got to be my very favorite season of the year—not too cold, not too hot—just right. (No, we’re not going to be discussing Goldie Locks and the three bears) In the winter I like to stay at home to read or write, but in the springtime, I love to be outside. I don’t care if it’s by the lake (thank you Susan for that wonderful experience!) or at the ocean (which I’ll be doing in the next few weeks in Florida) or just on my back deck…being out where I [...]