August is my birthday month, and I take it very seriously. It also kicks off a busy season of celebrations in my immediate family, with my husband and children having birthdays in September, November, December, and January. And that’s not even counting the rest of the fall/winter festivities! To mark the occasion, Seven Oars isContinue reading “8-3-2026”
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5-15-2026
Today, I’m here to share a couple of things. First, a promotion. How can we live without a self-promotion? Speaking of which, I have a lot to learn about that (and get a different personality too.) I recently read somewhere that a self-publishing author who is serious about their career needs to post on socialContinue reading “5-15-2026”
Seven Oars on KU
Hello, hello. As I start to write, I want to say Happy New Year, everyone! —and then I realize January is already gone. How did that happen?? But muh New Year’s resolutions! I have them. I actually love writing them; it gives me such a great feeling of new beginnings. Do you write them? IfContinue reading “Seven Oars on KU”
October Post
I’d like to start this post by saying Thank You to my readers! After the release of Seven Oars, I received so many heart-warming messages that it truly made my day (my month, rather). I like to say I write for myself, but you can’t imagine the motivational difference your comments make. A few ofContinue reading “October Post”
Seven Oars Release Date
It’s really happening! We have a release date — September 4th! Pre-orders are now open on Amazon. This is a story about Rosamma, an ordinary woman with extraordinary resilience. It was a fun book to write, despite the fact that it ended up on a darker side, so watch out for language, themes of violenceContinue reading “Seven Oars Release Date”
Seven Oars Cover Reveal
Hello, everyone! We have a cover! 🎉 It’s in keeping with the series, but this time a lively green. The book is written and even halfway edited, though I don’t have a specific release date yet. I’ve been putting a lot of time into it over the last few months—wow, that was something. By now,Continue reading “Seven Oars Cover Reveal”
Author Update April 2025
Today was a good day in that I passed 100K words in my latest book, Seven Oars. I usually average that much in a finished version, which means I’ll need to write another 20–30K so I can cut back on the fluff during editing. While it still feels like the publication date is a ways away,Continue reading “Author Update April 2025”
Working Title “Seven Oars” Ch. 1
I don’t think I’ve posted anything from my current work in progress, Rix Universe Book 3. I call it Seven Oars but the title may change. It’s Rosamma’s story, and I am kind of aware that at first blush, Rosamma doesn’t check out as a typical romance heroine. Then again, who does? Spoiler alert: HerContinue reading “Working Title “Seven Oars” Ch. 1″
Romance Novels in the Rockies: A Writer’s Inspiration
Hello, dear readers! I hope this post finds you well and cozy wherever you are. As some of you might know, I recently made a big move from the bustling streets of Washington, DC to the breathtaking landscapes of Colorado. It’s been quite the adventure, and I’m excited to share a bit of this newContinue reading “Romance Novels in the Rockies: A Writer’s Inspiration”
Fall Post
Hello, world. This is me, Lydia, trying to revive my neglected online presence. Fall is here and I have pretty pictures to show for it. I’ll never get tired of fall colors. After 18 years in Florida, it’s hard to believe I’m back in a place where there’re seasons. I love seasons. (I love Florida,Continue reading “Fall Post”
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