Reflections on 2022

After a long writing journey, my novel was published in early 2022. It has been an exciting year for Lost in The Ark. Some of the highlights include:  Being interviewed by the San Diego Union Tribune Reading the reviews on Goodreads and Amazon* Participating in my first book fair Being a finalist in a couple of book... read more

My Favorite Witches

It would not be Halloween without posting the Witches Drinking Tea photo on my blog. These lovely ladies have been a favorite on Val’s Road since 2011. I think they are aging well. I first spotted this photo in a cafe in Paris and loved it. After doing a little research, I found that the photographer is unknown. The location of this old... read more

Once Upon a Book Fair

If you are a local subscriber to my blog, come join me and other local authors on Saturday, June 4 at Grape Day Park in Escondido.  This will be the first time I promote Lost in The Ark at a book fair, and I’d love to see you. Enjoy lots of book fun and a huge raffle drawing. The fair runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All the... read more

Val’s Road Pet Photo Contest Winners

I didn’t realize how hard it would be to pick winners for this year’s photo contest. Since everyone’s pet is cute, I added a few more categories. Thanks to everyone who participated and read Lost in The Ark. You may also see your pets promoting my book on my Instagram account – lost.in.the.ark.novel Without further ado, here... read more

The Mystery Angel

Everyone knows how much I love angel statues. The majority of the time I find them in cemeteries, but when I see one in an unusual place, it truly makes my day. As you can see, the angel below resides in an office park. I searched for some type of plaque to explain her origins and found nothing. But as luck would have it, a friend of mine... read more