Welcome to The Tearoom

    • The Most Important Email I Ever Sent to an Author

      The Most Important Email I Ever Sent to an Author

      Sometimes the most important opportunities begin with an email you never expect anyone to answer.

    • ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ by Shelby van Pelt

      ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ by Shelby van Pelt

      A review of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby van Pelt — a tale of loss, found family, and the surprising bond between an aging octopus and a lonely widow.

    • ‘Meet Cute Magic’ by Morgan Elizabeth

      ‘Meet Cute Magic’ by Morgan Elizabeth

      Romance novels are sometimes dismissed as light entertainment, but I have long believed that every genre is capable of telling meaningful stories. A good novel does more than entertain—it offers readers a chance to…

    • ‘A Founding Mother’ by Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray

      ‘A Founding Mother’ by Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray

      We have recently celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, making this an especially fitting time to revisit the people who shaped the earliest years of the American republic. Abigail Adams may…

    • ‘Whale Fall’ by Elizabeth O’Connor

      ‘Whale Fall’ by Elizabeth O’Connor

      Some stories are about ambition. Others are about the cost of ambition when it is pursued without compassion. Elizabeth O’Connor’s Whale Fall is both. At its heart, this is a story about the choices…

    • Capital Advice for Reading Classics

      Reading classic literature can be a challenge, but well worth the time required. This post offers excellent advice.

    • A Linnet and a Sparrow

      A Linnet and a Sparrow

      I have been working like a bird in the spring, gathering the bits and bobs necessary to create a cozy reading corner.

    • An Invite to the Tearoom

      An Invite to the Tearoom

      I hope that you visit Ensorcell Avenue. I’ll be posting more about it here. My heart is full – my imagination working at full speed – and I can’t wait to share this story…

    • A Humbling Day at Art Class

      A Humbling Day at Art Class

      When the actual class began, and it was time to follow along with what the instructor said, I found that my own mind—usually so full of enthusiasm to set brush to paper—couldn’t keep up.

    The Most Important Email I Ever Sent to an Author

    The Most Important Email I Ever Sent to an Author

    Sometimes the most important opportunities begin with an email you never expect anyone to answer.

    • The Most Important Email I Ever Sent to an Author

      The Most Important Email I Ever Sent to an Author

      Sometimes the most important opportunities begin with an email you never expect anyone to answer.

    • ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ by Shelby van Pelt

      ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ by Shelby van Pelt

      A review of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby van Pelt — a tale of loss, found family, and the surprising bond between an aging octopus and a lonely widow.

    • ‘Meet Cute Magic’ by Morgan Elizabeth

      ‘Meet Cute Magic’ by Morgan Elizabeth

      Romance novels are sometimes dismissed as light entertainment, but I have long believed that every genre is capable of telling meaningful stories. A good novel does more than entertain—it offers readers a chance to…

    • ‘A Founding Mother’ by Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray

      ‘A Founding Mother’ by Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray

      We have recently celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, making this an especially fitting time to revisit the people who shaped the earliest years of the American republic. Abigail Adams may…

    • ‘Whale Fall’ by Elizabeth O’Connor

      ‘Whale Fall’ by Elizabeth O’Connor

      Some stories are about ambition. Others are about the cost of ambition when it is pursued without compassion. Elizabeth O’Connor’s Whale Fall is both. At its heart, this is a story about the choices…

    • Capital Advice for Reading Classics

      Reading classic literature can be a challenge, but well worth the time required. This post offers excellent advice.

    • A Linnet and a Sparrow

      A Linnet and a Sparrow

      I have been working like a bird in the spring, gathering the bits and bobs necessary to create a cozy reading corner.

    • An Invite to the Tearoom

      An Invite to the Tearoom

      I hope that you visit Ensorcell Avenue. I’ll be posting more about it here. My heart is full – my imagination working at full speed – and I can’t wait to share this story…

    • A Humbling Day at Art Class

      A Humbling Day at Art Class

      When the actual class began, and it was time to follow along with what the instructor said, I found that my own mind—usually so full of enthusiasm to set brush to paper—couldn’t keep up.

    ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ by Shelby van Pelt

    ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ by Shelby van Pelt

    A review of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby van Pelt — a tale of loss, found family, and the surprising bond between an aging octopus and a lonely widow.

    • The Most Important Email I Ever Sent to an Author

      The Most Important Email I Ever Sent to an Author

      Sometimes the most important opportunities begin with an email you never expect anyone to answer.

    • ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ by Shelby van Pelt

      ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ by Shelby van Pelt

      A review of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby van Pelt — a tale of loss, found family, and the surprising bond between an aging octopus and a lonely widow.

    • ‘Meet Cute Magic’ by Morgan Elizabeth

      ‘Meet Cute Magic’ by Morgan Elizabeth

      Romance novels are sometimes dismissed as light entertainment, but I have long believed that every genre is capable of telling meaningful stories. A good novel does more than entertain—it offers readers a chance to…

    • ‘A Founding Mother’ by Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray

      ‘A Founding Mother’ by Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray

      We have recently celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, making this an especially fitting time to revisit the people who shaped the earliest years of the American republic. Abigail Adams may…

    • ‘Whale Fall’ by Elizabeth O’Connor

      ‘Whale Fall’ by Elizabeth O’Connor

      Some stories are about ambition. Others are about the cost of ambition when it is pursued without compassion. Elizabeth O’Connor’s Whale Fall is both. At its heart, this is a story about the choices…

    • Capital Advice for Reading Classics

      Reading classic literature can be a challenge, but well worth the time required. This post offers excellent advice.

    • A Linnet and a Sparrow

      A Linnet and a Sparrow

      I have been working like a bird in the spring, gathering the bits and bobs necessary to create a cozy reading corner.

    • An Invite to the Tearoom

      An Invite to the Tearoom

      I hope that you visit Ensorcell Avenue. I’ll be posting more about it here. My heart is full – my imagination working at full speed – and I can’t wait to share this story…

    • A Humbling Day at Art Class

      A Humbling Day at Art Class

      When the actual class began, and it was time to follow along with what the instructor said, I found that my own mind—usually so full of enthusiasm to set brush to paper—couldn’t keep up.

    ‘Meet Cute Magic’ by Morgan Elizabeth

    ‘Meet Cute Magic’ by Morgan Elizabeth

    Romance novels are sometimes dismissed as light entertainment, but I have long believed that every genre is capable of telling meaningful stories. A good novel does more than entertain—it offers readers a chance to…

    • The Most Important Email I Ever Sent to an Author

      The Most Important Email I Ever Sent to an Author

      Sometimes the most important opportunities begin with an email you never expect anyone to answer.

    • ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ by Shelby van Pelt

      ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ by Shelby van Pelt

      A review of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby van Pelt — a tale of loss, found family, and the surprising bond between an aging octopus and a lonely widow.

    • ‘Meet Cute Magic’ by Morgan Elizabeth

      ‘Meet Cute Magic’ by Morgan Elizabeth

      Romance novels are sometimes dismissed as light entertainment, but I have long believed that every genre is capable of telling meaningful stories. A good novel does more than entertain—it offers readers a chance to…

    • ‘A Founding Mother’ by Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray

      ‘A Founding Mother’ by Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray

      We have recently celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, making this an especially fitting time to revisit the people who shaped the earliest years of the American republic. Abigail Adams may…

    • ‘Whale Fall’ by Elizabeth O’Connor

      ‘Whale Fall’ by Elizabeth O’Connor

      Some stories are about ambition. Others are about the cost of ambition when it is pursued without compassion. Elizabeth O’Connor’s Whale Fall is both. At its heart, this is a story about the choices…

    • Capital Advice for Reading Classics

      Reading classic literature can be a challenge, but well worth the time required. This post offers excellent advice.

    • A Linnet and a Sparrow

      A Linnet and a Sparrow

      I have been working like a bird in the spring, gathering the bits and bobs necessary to create a cozy reading corner.

    • An Invite to the Tearoom

      An Invite to the Tearoom

      I hope that you visit Ensorcell Avenue. I’ll be posting more about it here. My heart is full – my imagination working at full speed – and I can’t wait to share this story…

    • A Humbling Day at Art Class

      A Humbling Day at Art Class

      When the actual class began, and it was time to follow along with what the instructor said, I found that my own mind—usually so full of enthusiasm to set brush to paper—couldn’t keep up.

    ‘A Founding Mother’ by Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray

    ‘A Founding Mother’ by Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray

    We have recently celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, making this an especially fitting time to revisit the people who shaped the earliest years of the American republic. Abigail Adams may…

    • The Most Important Email I Ever Sent to an Author

      The Most Important Email I Ever Sent to an Author

      Sometimes the most important opportunities begin with an email you never expect anyone to answer.

    • ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ by Shelby van Pelt

      ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ by Shelby van Pelt

      A review of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby van Pelt — a tale of loss, found family, and the surprising bond between an aging octopus and a lonely widow.

    • ‘Meet Cute Magic’ by Morgan Elizabeth

      ‘Meet Cute Magic’ by Morgan Elizabeth

      Romance novels are sometimes dismissed as light entertainment, but I have long believed that every genre is capable of telling meaningful stories. A good novel does more than entertain—it offers readers a chance to…

    • ‘A Founding Mother’ by Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray

      ‘A Founding Mother’ by Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray

      We have recently celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, making this an especially fitting time to revisit the people who shaped the earliest years of the American republic. Abigail Adams may…

    • ‘Whale Fall’ by Elizabeth O’Connor

      ‘Whale Fall’ by Elizabeth O’Connor

      Some stories are about ambition. Others are about the cost of ambition when it is pursued without compassion. Elizabeth O’Connor’s Whale Fall is both. At its heart, this is a story about the choices…

    • Capital Advice for Reading Classics

      Reading classic literature can be a challenge, but well worth the time required. This post offers excellent advice.

    • A Linnet and a Sparrow

      A Linnet and a Sparrow

      I have been working like a bird in the spring, gathering the bits and bobs necessary to create a cozy reading corner.

    • An Invite to the Tearoom

      An Invite to the Tearoom

      I hope that you visit Ensorcell Avenue. I’ll be posting more about it here. My heart is full – my imagination working at full speed – and I can’t wait to share this story…

    • A Humbling Day at Art Class

      A Humbling Day at Art Class

      When the actual class began, and it was time to follow along with what the instructor said, I found that my own mind—usually so full of enthusiasm to set brush to paper—couldn’t keep up.

    ‘Whale Fall’ by Elizabeth O’Connor

    ‘Whale Fall’ by Elizabeth O’Connor

    Some stories are about ambition. Others are about the cost of ambition when it is pursued without compassion. Elizabeth O’Connor’s Whale Fall is both. At its heart, this is a story about the choices…

    • The Most Important Email I Ever Sent to an Author

      The Most Important Email I Ever Sent to an Author

      Sometimes the most important opportunities begin with an email you never expect anyone to answer.

    • ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ by Shelby van Pelt

      ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ by Shelby van Pelt

      A review of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby van Pelt — a tale of loss, found family, and the surprising bond between an aging octopus and a lonely widow.

    • ‘Meet Cute Magic’ by Morgan Elizabeth

      ‘Meet Cute Magic’ by Morgan Elizabeth

      Romance novels are sometimes dismissed as light entertainment, but I have long believed that every genre is capable of telling meaningful stories. A good novel does more than entertain—it offers readers a chance to…

    • ‘A Founding Mother’ by Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray

      ‘A Founding Mother’ by Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray

      We have recently celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, making this an especially fitting time to revisit the people who shaped the earliest years of the American republic. Abigail Adams may…

    • ‘Whale Fall’ by Elizabeth O’Connor

      ‘Whale Fall’ by Elizabeth O’Connor

      Some stories are about ambition. Others are about the cost of ambition when it is pursued without compassion. Elizabeth O’Connor’s Whale Fall is both. At its heart, this is a story about the choices…

    • Capital Advice for Reading Classics

      Reading classic literature can be a challenge, but well worth the time required. This post offers excellent advice.

    • A Linnet and a Sparrow

      A Linnet and a Sparrow

      I have been working like a bird in the spring, gathering the bits and bobs necessary to create a cozy reading corner.

    • An Invite to the Tearoom

      An Invite to the Tearoom

      I hope that you visit Ensorcell Avenue. I’ll be posting more about it here. My heart is full – my imagination working at full speed – and I can’t wait to share this story…

    • A Humbling Day at Art Class

      A Humbling Day at Art Class

      When the actual class began, and it was time to follow along with what the instructor said, I found that my own mind—usually so full of enthusiasm to set brush to paper—couldn’t keep up.

    Capital Advice for Reading Classics

    Reading classic literature can be a challenge, but well worth the time required. This post offers excellent advice.

    • The Most Important Email I Ever Sent to an Author

      The Most Important Email I Ever Sent to an Author

      Sometimes the most important opportunities begin with an email you never expect anyone to answer.

    • ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ by Shelby van Pelt

      ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ by Shelby van Pelt

      A review of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby van Pelt — a tale of loss, found family, and the surprising bond between an aging octopus and a lonely widow.

    • ‘Meet Cute Magic’ by Morgan Elizabeth

      ‘Meet Cute Magic’ by Morgan Elizabeth

      Romance novels are sometimes dismissed as light entertainment, but I have long believed that every genre is capable of telling meaningful stories. A good novel does more than entertain—it offers readers a chance to…

    • ‘A Founding Mother’ by Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray

      ‘A Founding Mother’ by Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray

      We have recently celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, making this an especially fitting time to revisit the people who shaped the earliest years of the American republic. Abigail Adams may…

    • ‘Whale Fall’ by Elizabeth O’Connor

      ‘Whale Fall’ by Elizabeth O’Connor

      Some stories are about ambition. Others are about the cost of ambition when it is pursued without compassion. Elizabeth O’Connor’s Whale Fall is both. At its heart, this is a story about the choices…

    • Capital Advice for Reading Classics

      Reading classic literature can be a challenge, but well worth the time required. This post offers excellent advice.

    • A Linnet and a Sparrow

      A Linnet and a Sparrow

      I have been working like a bird in the spring, gathering the bits and bobs necessary to create a cozy reading corner.

    • An Invite to the Tearoom

      An Invite to the Tearoom

      I hope that you visit Ensorcell Avenue. I’ll be posting more about it here. My heart is full – my imagination working at full speed – and I can’t wait to share this story…

    • A Humbling Day at Art Class

      A Humbling Day at Art Class

      When the actual class began, and it was time to follow along with what the instructor said, I found that my own mind—usually so full of enthusiasm to set brush to paper—couldn’t keep up.

    A Linnet and a Sparrow

    A Linnet and a Sparrow

    I have been working like a bird in the spring, gathering the bits and bobs necessary to create a cozy reading corner.

    • The Most Important Email I Ever Sent to an Author

      The Most Important Email I Ever Sent to an Author

      Sometimes the most important opportunities begin with an email you never expect anyone to answer.

    • ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ by Shelby van Pelt

      ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ by Shelby van Pelt

      A review of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby van Pelt — a tale of loss, found family, and the surprising bond between an aging octopus and a lonely widow.

    • ‘Meet Cute Magic’ by Morgan Elizabeth

      ‘Meet Cute Magic’ by Morgan Elizabeth

      Romance novels are sometimes dismissed as light entertainment, but I have long believed that every genre is capable of telling meaningful stories. A good novel does more than entertain—it offers readers a chance to…

    • ‘A Founding Mother’ by Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray

      ‘A Founding Mother’ by Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray

      We have recently celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, making this an especially fitting time to revisit the people who shaped the earliest years of the American republic. Abigail Adams may…

    • ‘Whale Fall’ by Elizabeth O’Connor

      ‘Whale Fall’ by Elizabeth O’Connor

      Some stories are about ambition. Others are about the cost of ambition when it is pursued without compassion. Elizabeth O’Connor’s Whale Fall is both. At its heart, this is a story about the choices…

    • Capital Advice for Reading Classics

      Reading classic literature can be a challenge, but well worth the time required. This post offers excellent advice.

    • A Linnet and a Sparrow

      A Linnet and a Sparrow

      I have been working like a bird in the spring, gathering the bits and bobs necessary to create a cozy reading corner.

    • An Invite to the Tearoom

      An Invite to the Tearoom

      I hope that you visit Ensorcell Avenue. I’ll be posting more about it here. My heart is full – my imagination working at full speed – and I can’t wait to share this story…

    • A Humbling Day at Art Class

      A Humbling Day at Art Class

      When the actual class began, and it was time to follow along with what the instructor said, I found that my own mind—usually so full of enthusiasm to set brush to paper—couldn’t keep up.

    An Invite to the Tearoom

    An Invite to the Tearoom

    I hope that you visit Ensorcell Avenue. I’ll be posting more about it here. My heart is full – my imagination working at full speed – and I can’t wait to share this story…

    • The Most Important Email I Ever Sent to an Author

      The Most Important Email I Ever Sent to an Author

      Sometimes the most important opportunities begin with an email you never expect anyone to answer.

    • ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ by Shelby van Pelt

      ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ by Shelby van Pelt

      A review of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby van Pelt — a tale of loss, found family, and the surprising bond between an aging octopus and a lonely widow.

    • ‘Meet Cute Magic’ by Morgan Elizabeth

      ‘Meet Cute Magic’ by Morgan Elizabeth

      Romance novels are sometimes dismissed as light entertainment, but I have long believed that every genre is capable of telling meaningful stories. A good novel does more than entertain—it offers readers a chance to…

    • ‘A Founding Mother’ by Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray

      ‘A Founding Mother’ by Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray

      We have recently celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, making this an especially fitting time to revisit the people who shaped the earliest years of the American republic. Abigail Adams may…

    • ‘Whale Fall’ by Elizabeth O’Connor

      ‘Whale Fall’ by Elizabeth O’Connor

      Some stories are about ambition. Others are about the cost of ambition when it is pursued without compassion. Elizabeth O’Connor’s Whale Fall is both. At its heart, this is a story about the choices…

    • Capital Advice for Reading Classics

      Reading classic literature can be a challenge, but well worth the time required. This post offers excellent advice.

    • A Linnet and a Sparrow

      A Linnet and a Sparrow

      I have been working like a bird in the spring, gathering the bits and bobs necessary to create a cozy reading corner.

    • An Invite to the Tearoom

      An Invite to the Tearoom

      I hope that you visit Ensorcell Avenue. I’ll be posting more about it here. My heart is full – my imagination working at full speed – and I can’t wait to share this story…

    • A Humbling Day at Art Class

      A Humbling Day at Art Class

      When the actual class began, and it was time to follow along with what the instructor said, I found that my own mind—usually so full of enthusiasm to set brush to paper—couldn’t keep up.

    A Humbling Day at Art Class

    A Humbling Day at Art Class

    When the actual class began, and it was time to follow along with what the instructor said, I found that my own mind—usually so full of enthusiasm to set brush to paper—couldn’t keep up.