"The cure for anything is saltwater: sweat, tears or the sea." 

 - quote on the wall at Ultimate Burgers in Kona, Hawaii

That sentiment sums up my adventures so far for 2018! 

Working backwards...

SALTWATER!

I'm flying home from Hawaii today.

Thanks to my husband's work trip,

It was a much needed escape from a 2018 house rebuild. 

I will return back to Utah in time to present at

Write Here in Ephraim - Writing Conference

with Author Michelle Argyle. 

If you're in the area, check out the schedule,

additional details about the presenters, 

and come enjoy the conference. 

SWEAT

From the end of Jan to the present, Jeff and I have been shuffling our house, moving our downstairs "out" for the foundation replacement, followed by the repairs. Then this month, at last, we've moved our downstairs back into place and moved our upstairs "out" for its round of repairs. 

LESSONS LEARNED

The whole process has been crazy! One thing is for sure - I'm not the same person from when this project first began. Pretty sure, I need to write a book in order to process all I've learned from this experience.  

Some of the best moments have come from

learning to appreciate life in the moment. 

Here are a some other lessons learned:

People Really Are What Make a Difference in Life

Trials Offer Special Times to Connect with Loved Ones

The Importance of a Home Goes Very, Very Deep

The Simple Things in Life Often Are the Most Essential

Literally When a Door Closes - New Adventures Await

When Life Hands You a Marathon to Run, Pace Yourself with Loving Care 

Life Overflows with Blessings if We Know Where to Look

Small and Large Miracles Come in the Most Unexpected Ways...

But They Do Come When We Need Them Most

AUTHOR UPDATES

So a wonderful part of this year, is thanks to the support of fabulous family, friends, and fellow authors, I still have been able to make progress on

some creative projects.  

Here are some highlights. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

I'm joining Authors Stacy Lynn Carroll, Stephanie Connelley Worlton, and Ali Cross to create a collection of stories. More info to come.

Black Friday Event Returns!

Last year, I joined a group of authors for a live Black Friday Book Sale. It was such a success, I'll be participating again. 

And thanks to the request of fans, I'm researching how I can offer these great deals online too. So, if you want autographed copies of my books for readers on your Christmas List - stay tuned for some great deals!