by michelle | Oct 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Family members keeping secrets from each other is nothing new, but in One Big Happy Family, the resulting chaos makes for a cute Christmas read. Julie Parker is in her early 50s but secretly dating a younger man. Her son Nick has decided he does not want to take over...
by michelle | Sep 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
If you’re looking for your next incredible read, look no further. Liane Moriarty’s new book, a cup of tea, and my book sleeve to protect this autographed hardcover. Check out the book sleeves by Rhonda here. I have some favorite authors and Liane Moriarty...
by michelle | May 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
According to Postpartum Support International, 1 in 5 moms and 1 in 10 dads suffer from postpartum depression. I am 1 of those 5. When my daughter was born in 2003, I was unprepared to experience the overwhelming anger mixed with sadness that filled my days following...
by michelle | May 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
In honor of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, I am running a sale from today through Friday, May 31, 2024. In-stock paperback copies of my memoir, You are Not Alone: My Experience with Postpartum Depression, purchased directly from me are buy one, get one free....
by michelle | May 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I will be sharing my story at the Round Lake Area Public Library on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 7 pm. I will be joined by mental health professional Michelle Schaefer who will be on hand to help answer questions. This event...
by michelle | Jul 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
Bookshop.org is offering some deals in competition with Prime Days. My book You are Not Alone is on sale; there is also free shipping on all orders and a free tote for those who purchase $100 worth of books. If you purchase a copy of my book from their site during...
by michelle | Jul 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
I felt like a little kid on Christmas morning as my husband drove our vehicle into the parking lot of the uniquely shaped building. I practically bounced out of my seat. Wearing my “adventure hat,” a tie-dyed hat from the M&M store I had acquired on our last...
by michelle | Jul 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Today I bought some beautiful silk flowers to decorate my front table for the month of August. They were on clearance as I walked into Michaels with my daughter so she could make a return. I had not planned on buying anything. But, when I saw the flowers, I thought of...
by michelle | Jul 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
More than just the birth of the United States with the Declaration of Independence, July 4 can also be remembered as an ending. On July 4, 1826, two of the Founding Fathers died, 578 miles and 5 hours apart. Fifty years after the Continental Congress voted to adopt...
by michelle | Jul 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
It’s July, which means it’s “camp” for me. Two years ago this month I took the month of July to write the first draft of my memoir, the book that you can now buy here. It was a great month to get thoughts down on paper, to translate notes and journal entries into...
