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For Sale

I've been neglecting this blog for sometime. Life in general, and working to get my next sweet romance novel finished and sent off for consideration, has taken precedence.

Since my last post, BROMPTON MANOR, my sweet, Regency romance, is available for purchase from Amazon. Or look for it in your local library--if they don't have a copy of the book, request one.

Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

To make these yummy cookies:

Melt 1/2 cup of butter over low heat (or in the microwave). Mix 1 (16 oz.) jar peanut butter and 3 3/4 cups of powdered sugar together. Blend in the melted butter. Stir in 3 cups crispy cereal or corn flakes. Spread over the bottom of a 9 X 13 pan.

Melt 1 (16 oz.) package of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Sparead evenely over the peanut butter layer. Refrigerate to cool. Cut into 30 bars.

This recipe is taken from the top of a jar of Smucker's Natural Peanut Butter.

Author Copies

Gee whiz. It's the middle of January, and I'm caught up in a whirlwind of procrastination. But, today is a banner day. A box, containing my author copies of BROMPTON MANOR, arrived on my doorstep this morning.

My Cover for BROMPTON MANOR

Romance Writer

Romance Wrtier's of America opens their membership to published and unpublished writers. Although the organization's emphasis is on romance, there is a broad range of sub-genres that shelter beneath the romance umbrella. The national organization branches out into local chapters where fellowship and learning go hand-in-hand. There is an on-line chapter and speciality on-line chapters. My membership has provided me an opportunity to learn, and continue learning, the intricacies of fiction writing and the business of publishing. The support of my local chaptermates has been a blessing.

Chocolate Chip Pie

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt one stick butter. Combine the butter with 2 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup self-rising flour, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon salt in mixer bowl and beat on high speed until well blended.

Stir in 1 cup chopped pecans and 1 6-oz package chocolate chips. Pour into an unbaked pie crust. Bake 35 to 45 minutes.