Back to Work

ChrisYA

For ten blissful weeks I’ve pretended to be a full time writer. And now it’s back to the real world of waking up at five in the morning to go to the day job. I know that I’m blessed to have a good job and I love doing speech therapy with all my little people, but waking up that early is … Read More

The Boyfriend Bet

ChrisYA

I thought I’d share another scene from my sweet, snarky romantic comedy The Boyfriend Bet which comes out August 22. In this scene Grant has just left an encounter with his ex, Lena. He’s thinking about Zoe. Consciously or not, I found myself driving toward the exit for Betty’s Burgers and Zoe’s house. I pulled into the parking lot at Betty’s. I … Read More

Make Me Laugh Wednesday: The Boyfriend Bet

ChrisYA

In honor of my cover reveal for The Boyfriend Bet which happens August 4th, I though I’d share a funny (I hope) scene from the book. If you’d like to find out more about The Boyfriend Bet, check out this link. Now here’s the scene. At lunch, Delia and I snagged a table by the windows before lining up for … Read More

Stranger Things

ChrisUncategorized

Have you seen Stranger Things on Netflix? It has a freaky monster from another dimension and evil scientists who use kids for their own gain. It’s creepy and surprising and totally different than most of what is on television. There are also a ton of eighties references that will make you wince and/or laugh, depending on your age. Despite the questionable fashion … Read More

Sunday Funnies

ChrisMade Me Laugh

I though I’d share some minion humor that made me smile. I hope you have a wonderful Sunday.

Make Me Laugh Wednesday: Pets

Chrishumor

It’s make me laugh Wednesday, the pets edition. Furry creatures bring love and joy and a lot of laughter into your life.

Happy Sunday

Chrishome

Happy Sunday. I thought I’d share some quotes that made me smile.

Brain Leaks

ChrisMade Me Laugh

I used to know things. I used to know a lot of things. Totally non-practical things like how to do Algebra problems or how to say, “I have two yellow pencils.” in Spanish.  I used to know the names of all the Cranial nerves. I used to be able to bake Cranberry orange bread without looking at the recipe. Now I … Read More

I Can’t Believe It’s July Already

Chrisyoung adult

How did July arrive so quickly? I swear sometimes it’s like you blink and a month is gone. July is usually a month of Hades-type-temperatures in Southern Illinois. It’s oddly pleasant and cool, which feels totally wrong. This summer I plan to finish up the next book in my Going Down In Flames series (number 4 if anyone is counting). … Read More

Conferences for Readers, Writers & Bloggers

Chriswriters conference

There are a ton of conferences for readers, writers, and bloggers. Like most people, I have a limited travel budget and a limited time frame to travel. Since I work for a school district as a speech therapist, I am off for 10 weeks during the summer. During those ten fabulous weeks, I can pretend that I’m a full time … Read More

Strange Things You Hear in Airports

Chrishumor

Airports are unique little pockets of the universe where you come into contact with all sorts of individuals. If you listen carefully a.k.a. eavesdrop while waiting for your flight you can pick up some interesting information. “Did you know that fluorescent lights suck energy from your body? Think about it. When you work in an office, you’re tired all the … Read More