I love to cook, my husband and I collect wine, and in my head, I am always on Sullivan's Island, walking the beach listening to the song of the ocean.

I love to cook, my husband and I collect wine, and in my head, I am always on Sullivan's Island, walking the beach listening to the song of the ocean.

A new year was a chance to start over. Maybe even, just maybe, there would be a peace on earth for one entire day.

Makes you grow up quick. Hard work makes you strong. I work hard every day; that's where I get my strength. That and knowing who I am.

What I wanted to do was to earn enough money to pay for my mother's house. When my mother passed away, I wanted to buy it from the rest of my family and keep the house in the family. That was the only reason I even attempted writing for money.

Isn’t it amazing how much good people can do for each other when you give them the opportunity to help?

That's what I wanted for myself for even just a little while-to be unaware of the rest of the world. I needed some time.