Lunch Break Reads
The Fangirls series started out as an experiment. Wait, that’s not exactly true. Nikki, the first in the series, started out as a short...
It's Fiction, Not Autobiography
“I read your book last week.” “Oh? I hope you liked it.” “Very much so. But I just have to ask, did you really kill that guy like that? I...
You Deserve Better
Six years ago, Sarah found herself in a hostile work environment. The manager of her company was a controlling, domineering man who tried...
Sex Is Not the Story
I know, it sounds weird coming from an erotic writer, but it’s the truth. At least, it is for me. I don’t write sex stories. I write...
Facebook Newsfeed is Not News
For that matter, most news stations, either. They’re a skewed commentary on a situation with distorted facts to keep you thinking a...
The Florida Heat Comes Inside
Last week was the week for gremlins, not that car of the sixties or seventies, but those tiny little creatures that like to sneak in and...
Breaking Out of the Comfort Zone
The Comfort Zone ~ a safe place where we have fun, feel confident and safe, and can pretend we’re really accomplishing our dreams. The...
Not Everything Is About Bullying
If you’ve followed the Mess for any length of time, then you know that I’m pretty vocal about bullying. It has always been a crime with...
It's All About Mindset
Recently, we took our annual family vacation. This is different than a trip the girls and I take or one of our getaways with friends....
The Extortion of Gratuity
For most of my thirty years in the work force I have worked for tips and for the most part I made a great living doing it. Of course,...
