Every year as we get closer and closer to the season of Fall, I begin to anticipate how fast it will fly by. Because it is my favorite season, I want it to last as long as possible.

The mornings here are crisp and cool and motivates me especially as a writer.

If I had a chance to have coffee with one of my characters, I would want it to be Suzanah Grace Klein Kammer.

This quote could go in so many directions by changing the word “villain” to whatever it is that may be heavy on our hearts. Maybe your word is “victim” or something a little less intense such as “pushover” or “whiner.” While some words sound a bit lighthearted, they can hold their own weight when feeling pushed around or a trendier tone such as “bullied.” 

Over the years, as I have been creating characters, when I think back it feels like my characters have always existed, at least in my head.

We finally did it! We spent time at Fiestas in Mora County, NM, at the end of July.

Northern New Mexico is a great place to visit during the summer months. There are plenty of outdoor events to stop by and visit. 

We often hear ourselves, or others, talk about having a happy place. We can feel and see the joy in the words. I was thinking about this phrase, “My Happy Place” recently. My happy place has always been “Holman.” For me, the question makes more sense to say, “What is your Holman?” 

As a local (New Mexico) author, I have learned even more how important it is to support local businesses. Every state and town has them. It’s our jobs to support them.

It’s the first Saturday in May and we just watched the Kentucky Derby on the television. Besides watching the amazing and beautiful horses, I love seeing all the hats!

This month I am highlighting Nikola Kammer, the youngest child of Suzanah and Alex Kammer.

Each and every book that sells gives me goosebumps! I do not take it lightly.

I have been thinking about the differences between my first book and the second book. The whole experience has been smoother the second time around.

It’s time to meet my main character, Izrael Shane Kammer! Izrael, or Iz, or even Speedy Iz, as he is often referred to by his family and friends.

To continue my character sharing, this month I will be sharing about Alexander Shane Kammer, the father (Poppa) and patriarch of Kammer Ranch.

I am sharing, here, about one of my favorite characters, Suzanah Grace Klein Kammer, the momma of the Kammer family. As her personality developed, I found myself blending my grandmothers, my mother and myself into Suzanah. The common thread is how much she loves her family. 

Here we go again, thinking about the New Year and what we might do better, or different after January 1. 

I have to confess; I have never been good at sitting and reading a book for any length of time.

I have been thinking about blogging this topic for some time. When I first thought of it, I was thinking about faith and all that goes with it. We cannot see “faith,” yet we believe it to be “real.” Or do we? Do you?