Last summer, I was invited to visit the set of Safe Haven, the movie based on Nicholas Sparks’ bestselling novel. I flew to beautiful Southport, North Carolina, where I got to meet the author along with stars Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel. It was such a fun experience, and I’ll be telling you more about…
Just a couple of notes of Carole King’s “It’s Too Late” and I’m right back in the summer of 1971, with long, straight hair, wearing my pink cotton Indian shirt with the tiny mirrors all over it – a shirt I so wish I still had. I can actually feel the heat and smell the…
I loved Allison Winn Scotch’s novel, Time of My Life, because it made me think about my own life and what I might’ve done differently. (Short answer: nothing!) In her new book, The Song Remains the Same, Allison once again explores the idea of starting over — this time, after tragedy. Nell Slattery is one…
Today begins a new Blog Hop with my amazing GenFab group. The topic, which I know everyone can relate to, is “my worst hairstyle/fashion mistake.” Mine is legendary in Alter/Mark family history, and I would love to hear yours! A few months after my son was born, I desperately needed some “me” time. One glance…
As a writer, words obviously mean a lot to me. I know how powerful they can be, and I don’t use them lightly. In fact, I can spend an inordinate amount of time choosing the right one and then go back and change it several times until I’m convinced it expresses the message I’m trying…
