20 May 2021

BOOK REVIEW: Hats and Other Musings: Stories from a New York Life

 HAPPY END OF MAY BOOK FRIENDS!!


Dear Readers,

Check out this awesome IR Approved book REVIEW from Indie Reader which I am super grateful for. Big thanks to Amy and the folks at IR! Stay tuned; there will be more upcoming HATS news very soon--SO exciting! 📚📚📚


 As Spring and Summer settle upon us I am wrapping up the end of my semester and looking forward to teaching and learning all Summer long. As I have more book news I will share it here. Thanks so much to everyone who has read, written a review or even just Pre-Ordered Hats and Other Musings and is looking forward to reading. Its a great start to this book release and I can't thank you enough!

Peace and Pages,

xxx Keri 


26 April 2021

Updates for 2021

 Hello Readers, 

I am not sure if this site has been getting much attention these days. I am not sure where it will go next, and also I've been writing and editing so much that I am fine with being a bit of an absentee blogger till just now. I am sure, however, that I will share with you what I've accomplished, which has been in the works for many years, and mostly off of platforms like this one for the past several years.

 Sometimes I think that we get so wrapped up in the idea of writing that we forget who we are, where we come from, and why we write. That plus a pandemic that almost destroyed my family as we experienced layoffs, mental health crises, advocating for special education and all it's push backs, unkind words, the death of some unhealthy relationships, rebirth of wellness and far too much time indoors; this time of silence has to end. 

Below are some links to my first full length book, Hats & Other Musings: Stories from a New York Life. These are some of my stories, so many more to tell. I hope someone out there has a takeaway from them that lasts.




E-Book & Paperback from Amazon

E-Book and Paperback from Barnes and Noble

Paperback Print on Demand direct from Publisher

It has been quite the journey. Looking back on the hills and valleys, I am happy to announce I've set this collection free and am deep in the pages of the next one. I have been teaching now for 14 years, and have run the gamut of choices and opportunities that life has to offer. The one true thing for me is that I will always write. I write because I need to write to breathe. I write to feel alive, and feel my words hit the page like waves of pleasure, drops of cleansing rain, purges of unnecessary objects...

Till next time dear readers--thank you for your support.

Tranquility & Truth,

KE

25 July 2016



Happy Summer Everyone! 

I hope that you are all staying cool and enjoying the longer days. I've been working nonstop through the seasons and am seeing a glimpse of a light at tunnel's end this Winter--but until then, the keys will be tapping and I'm thanking the universe for these longer days!

I've been doing a lot of reading this Summer (I know you are too!) and have a few new pieces of work to share as well:

Here is a Summer Romance Post on USA Today's Happily Ever After CLICK ME HERE and enjoy the lazy days of some sun-drenched summer lovin'


I've also got a few Alike But Indies for some good titles on the NYT List:


Have you seen the movie yet? Tearjerker!! Here are some selections to peruse if you liked the book and/or the film ME BEFORE YOU: CLICK ME HERE!


If you are hiding in your "nest" from the heat and humidity, here are a few treats for fans of this family drama by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney.

Beyond these sweet selections, I am in the final book of Stephen King's Mr. Mercedes trilogy, dabbling in some Catherine McKenzie (Smoke, Hidden, and currently Arranged) and rounding out the summer with After You, also by Jojo Moyes. I hope you are all finding solace in your pages and some heat relief in the form of the next good read!

Sweet Tea and Siestas!
xxx
K




13 April 2016

SPRING!!!

Hello Dear Readers! Happy Spring to you all! 



As the flowers pop up and the raindrops sluice around the sunlight, we learn to appreciate the little things in life...like fresh air, daylight past 7 PM, car windows open on the way home, ICED COFFEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! (I know I'm biased there--not sorry!)

Here is my latest from Indie Reader with some helpful tips on cleaning up your personal space this spring:

5 Books For Spring Cleaning 



And here is my latest from USA Today's Happily Ever After if you are looking to find the next steamy romance for Spring:

Spring Romance Reccs




Enjoy the Sunshine!

Blooms and Birds,
xxx
K






08 March 2016

Well Hello March Readers,

It's amazing...its improbable...it's an early Spring! Not only that, it's the busiest season ever! So here is a quick update on what I've been doing besides being mom and chair and all that jazz. Latest pieces for Indie Reader:

If you Liked Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham check out these criminally thrilling indie treats!



If you are looking for something to get busy with...in the kitchen check out these indie cookbook recommendations!




And if these tantalizing tastes whet your appetite, stay tuned for more Alike But Indie coming your way soon, including one for the upcoming film: Me Before You.
Also on the way are some smokin new indie Spring romance titles I've compiled for USA Today.

Peace and Pages as I grade finals into the wee hours!
xxx
K


04 January 2016

Winter!

Greetings Readers!


Winter has finally set in and it's definitely cuddle with a book weather for sure. Here are a couple of things I have published this Fall/Winter.

I'm always reading scary year round, but here are my HALLOWEEN SEASONAL SELECTIONS for INDIEREADER

Speaking of holidays, check out some recommended GIFTS For your SWEETIES and Friends features in Huff Post Books

And of course for those who get all warm and fuzzy like a sweater by the fireplace, here are your upcoming Romance titles for USA Today's Happily Ever After: CLICK ME!

I look forward to curling up with my laptop more that the indoor season has arrived. You know you will be doing the same, so stay tuned and count the days till Spring if you need to--anything to keep the cold out and the ink flowing!


Beanies and Cider,
XXX
K