Maine's rocky shore | Southwest Harbor, ME When readers tell me they feel like they’ve been  to the towns in my books, it makes me smile — because in a way, they have. Every fictional place I’ve created borrows little details from real-life Maine towns I know and love. I love photography as well as words, so all of the photos in this post were taken by me on my Maine adventures. Here are five real places that sparked pieces of my fictional worlds: 1. Camden The harbor, the mo

Originally posted January 2025. Updated September 2025 with new photos and layout changes. Earlier this year I shared our home renovations. Today I'm thrilled to finally show you my (mostly) finished author writing space! This is my first dedicated workspace, and it's truly a dream come true. Since my original post I've rearranged the layout, added a few cozy touches, and snapped some updated photos to share with you. My two youngest boys busy at school work... or gaming. On

Home renovations always take longer than you think... but they are so worth it!