by Olivia | Oct 7, 2013 | Books in Process, Uncategorized
Are you asking, “Where did the summer go?” Yep. I am. As we head into October, maybe you’re even asking, “Where did the year go?” Yep. I am. To tell the truth, the last 16 months since my first book released are mostly a blur. A happy...
by Olivia | Sep 30, 2013 | Lens on Life, Uncategorized
I feel like a slice of deli meat these days, my emotions trapped between the generations on either side of me in the midst of their transitions. Last week I visited with my mother, who lives in another state. Some of you enjoyed her quips as I recorded them on the...
by Olivia | Sep 23, 2013 | Books in Process, Uncategorized
Feels like forever since I posted! Since the last post: • My website was attacked by cyber terrorists. • The fine folks at AuthorMedia.com fought my battle for me, then moved my site to a new server. • I drove from Colorado to Illinois to visit my sister and mother. •...
by Olivia | Sep 3, 2013 | Books in Process, Uncategorized
Just a quick note to let you know that in anticipation of the official release of The Invention of Sarah Cummings in a couple of weeks, the publisher is offering the first book in the Avenue of Dreams series free in e-book formats TODAY ONLY. You can get it for Nook...
by Olivia | Aug 29, 2013 | Books in Process, Uncategorized
Form your own opinion about Bradley Townsend from THE INVENTION OF SARAH CUMMINGS releasing September 15. “Mind your own business, Kenny.” A card unfolded in Sarah’s hands, and a small pin slipped into her palm. Still she scowled. “What’s...
by Olivia | Aug 26, 2013 | Lens on Life, Uncategorized
I have a friend who shares a lot of books with me. I read plenty, but I would be the first to admit that I don’t keep up with all the newest releases or scour Publishers Weekly to find out what the critics think. I’m more of a late adopter. So it works out...
by Olivia | Aug 22, 2013 | Books in Process, Uncategorized
Here’s an excerpt from THE INVENTION OF SARAH CUMMINGS, which releases September 15. Enjoy! She came back. Simon hoped he sufficiently concealed his relief when he looked up to see Sarah Cummings standing in his doorframe for the second Friday in a row. “I’m...
by Olivia | Aug 19, 2013 | Lens on Life, Uncategorized
First, in the interest of full disclosure, let me confess I am a Mac aficionado. In the mid- to late 80s, I was on a break from working in an office. I worked in a retail setting, began to think seriously about writing, and had a couple of kids. In 1992, I reentered...
by Olivia | Aug 15, 2013 | Books in Process, Uncategorized
The hat crooked its finger at Sarah Cummings. The gesture was sophisticated. Seductive. Irresistible. Sarah pushed open the shop’s door for a better look from the inside of the display window. Under a flood of sunlight, the gold bead trim adorning a narrow crimson...
by Olivia | Aug 12, 2013 | Lens on Life, Uncategorized
“You’ve had a headache for a month?” I’ve heard that a lot lately. I’m stubborn. I know it. Headaches are a long-time companion, actually. Usually a headache signals one of these things: • not enough fluids • not enough protein • not...
