Helping each other
I realized today that part of my anxiety is that this crisis brings all my food insecurity issues back. There were times as a child and as a college student that I didn’t have enough to eat, and didn’t know where my next meal would come from. I remember trying to stretch a bag of…
Read MoreKindness
I am struggling with hopelessness today. My life is good. My son is recovered from his surgeries, my daughter has a cold but is otherwise doing great. My husband is amazing. So, why does the world look so gray? #Depression is a thief. It steals hope and light and joy and then makes us feel…
Read MoreACIMH: Valentine’s Day edition
ACIMH* Navy Guy, watching TV: Wow. Lyle Lovett looks pretty old. Me: Well, it happens. (then I go brush my teeth, after chocolate cookies Law School Ninja baked, catch sight of myself in mirror-always a bad idea on deadline- and scream) Me: Why didn’t you tell me my hair looked like I’d…
Read MoreWhere is that sponge???
I got Navy Guy a little mini standing desk to try out before we bought a r eal one, and today he finally opened the box. NG: I need a damn sponge. Me: Well, you don’t need to get hostile about it. NG: No, it’s in the directions. Me: Damp sponge? NG: Nope.
Read MoreCHRISTMAS … IN FEBRUARY!! YAY!!
I’m sorry, so many of you already know this, but I had to postpone the release of A DEAD END CHRISTMAS, due to family health issues. (My son had major skull surgery–I just couldn’t think of anything else.) So A DEAD END CHRISTMAS WILL BE RELEASED IN FEBRUARY, 2020. Thanks so much for your patience –…
Read MoreThe RWA situation – my statement
The RWA situation: my statement Some of you may know about the implosion that has been happening with Romance Writers of America (RWA) on Twitter over the past week. For any who don’t and are interested, there is a good recap here https://www.claireryanauthor.com/blog/2019/12/27/the-implosion-of-the-rwa and several news articles that are mostly like this one at the…
Read MoreThe VAMPIRE MOTORCYCLE CLUB is born!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m so thrilled to announce that a book series I’ve been dreaming of writing for more than EIGHT YEARS is finally coming to life!!! BANE’S CHOICE, the first in the VAMPIRE MOTORCYCLE CLUB series, will be out in mass market paperback and ebook July 28, 2020!!! Isn’t the cover GORGEOUS??? BANE’S CHOICE A Vampire Motorcycle…
Read MoreWOW!!! A DEAD END CHRISTMAS named one of Barnes & Noble’s Top Indie Books for December!!
WOW!! I’m very honored that the editors at Barnes & Noble handpicked my book A DEAD END CHRISTMAS, to be featured as one of their Top Indie Favorites for December!! I’m so excited for you guys to read this book!! Click HERE for the Nook link. And, TA DA!!! Cover reveal time – how awesome…
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving!
I hope your day was filled with loved ones and pie! A couple of videos from our day . . . All the hugs, Alyssa and hello from Rosie the pug!
Read MoreChristmas After Dark, y’all!!! Six stories for .99!!!
Baby, it’s cold outside… Cozy up and get lost in supernatural worlds of shifters, gods, Atlanteans, werewolves, witches, and more… A holiday treat guaranteed to jingle your bells! CHRISTMAS AFTER DARK is a boxed set anthology of novellas from six of the hottest paranormal romance authors out there. Warning: Christmas After Dark contains alpha heroes,…
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