Time to Read!
With so many of us stuck at home, it’s a great time for reading. I have been reading books I’ve been saving for a special time or meaning to get to. That’s led to an eclectic mix of fiction and…
Joe Spenard, Anchorage Character
Ever heard about the Spenard neighborhood in Anchorage and wondered about its namesake? Joe Spenard was one of our early characters. Joe Spenard was originally from Canada, and he and his wife Edith ran various businesses in Valdez before they…
Take Care of Yourself (Life During the 2020 Pandemic)
As you may know by now, I tend to be an optimist. While I acknowledge reality, I look on the sunny side of life whenever I can. But sometimes life seems to gang up on us, and that’s true during…
Why I’m Running for the RWA Special Board of Directors Election
My dream is for a new, better RWA that is truly inclusive, that welcomes romance writers of any subgenre, and does not discriminate....
Fur Rondy Snow Sculptures
As you may know, Fur Rendezvous (or Fur Rondy for short) is Anchorage, Alaska’s winter carnival. It started as a three-day winter sports festival in 1935 and grew from there to a two-week festival with events from outhouse races to…
