For Readers

November 8, 2026
A bookseller and customer sharing a warmly wrapped book gift.

A Book Lover’s Thank-You List: Small Ways to Support Indie Authors and Bookstores

Around Thanksgiving, we spend a lot of time thinking about who will be around the table, what everyone is bringing, and whether we really need another […]
October 31, 2026
Cozy Autumn Reading Nook

Treat Yourself to a Bookish Halloween Night

Apparently, my work wardrobe has entered its Hocus Pocus era. Recently, I added a little Halloween spirit to my regular business outfit: brown suit jacket, tan […]
October 25, 2026
A Walk in the Woods

Walking Through Salem, One Postcard at a Time

I have found a way to travel through Salem, learn a little history, and earn a medal—all without booking a flight or lining up at a […]
August 23, 2026

A Story Years in the Making: Introducing the Complete Drool Worthy Series

Some stories come together quickly. Others take a slightly longer—and far more winding—journey to reach the finish line. My Drool Worthy series definitely belongs in the […]
August 9, 2026

How Travel Changed the Way I Tell Stories

People often ask where my story ideas come from. Sometimes they begin with a conversation. Sometimes with a person I meet. Sometimes with a simple “what […]
August 2, 2026

Why do I Write Romance (and Cozy Mysteries)

Some people have dreamed of being an author since they were five years old. Others accidentally stumbled into writing because they had an idea they couldn’t […]
July 26, 2026
Young Tami Brothers

How I Became a Writer (Or Maybe… How Writing Found Me)

Looking back, I suppose I should have known I was destined to become a storyteller. I was the oldest of three kids and somehow became the […]
July 19, 2026

Why I Wrote Grandma’s Christmas Challenge

Every book has a story behind the story. Sometimes it’s a place I’ve visited. Sometimes it’s a character who refuses to leave me alone. But every […]
May 29, 2026

Cozy, Clever & Completely Bookish: Gift Ideas Readers Actually Want

Hello, Weekenders! 👋📖 If you’re anything like me, shopping for a reader is either incredibly easy… or surprisingly hard. Because yes, we love books—but we also […]