Packing for a Cruise
Beyond planning my wardrobe for a trip, I can’t think of anything more important than ensuring I have plenty of...
Greek Salad Recipe
My sisters and I learned to make this salad by watching our father. We never measure the ingredients, but these...
The Books in My Books
I’m an avid reader—someone who reads every night and never goes anywhere without a book. Heaven forbid I’d be stuck...
Memories of my mother
This post was first published as a newspaper column in 2014 This Mother’s Day will be different for me as...
Favorite Fictional Detectives
The WSJ posed the question: Who is your favorite fictional detective? They printed five answers, and I’m not sure any...
The Magic of Billy Joel
When you read my books, you’ll notice I’m a Billy Joel fan. I saw him long ago with Elton John...
A sad farewell to a beloved companion
It is with a heavy heart that I share this sad news about Banjo, the dog who has been my...
How on earth do you write a book?
This post originally appeared in the Highlands Newspaper. That’s a question I often get. Two years ago, when a friend...
Memories of my Father
I originally published this tribute to my father as a newspaper column in 2013 I wrote this Father’s Day column...
Puddin’s Take on Nala the Cat
Wow! Mum read an awesome book about a cat who’s on a ‘round the world trip with a guy on...
Puddin’s Perspective on Christie the Cat
I’m not sure what the big deal is about the cat in Mum’s cozy mysteries. I mean, she’s just a...
About Me
The oldest of three girls, I was the shy bookworm in a boisterous New York City family of Greeks and Italians. I took a book everywhere I went−-to family dinners, to the doctor’s office, on family drives, and to bed.
I'm no longer shy, but I'm still an avid reader. And now? I'm passionate about writing too. Color me content!
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