Music and Much More
I hope you’re enjoying your daily dose of Christmas music. Click this post for access to the full week of carols!
December 8: I Want A Stradivarius for Christmas
December 9: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
December 10: Deck the Halls
December 11: What Child is This
December 12: O Christmas Tree
December 13: Czech Carol (Bells Ringing in the Tower)
Don’t forget to let me know your favorite carol on one of my socials for a chance to win a I LOVE CHRISTMAS sweatshirt!… Read More...
Jerry lifted Victoria’s chin with his finger. “You need to embrace your family.”
She reached out to stroke his cheek. “And maybe you should stand up to yours.”
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I don’t know about you, but I LOVE CHRISTMAS MUSIC!
Now that it’s December, join me for 25 Days of Christmas Carols! Each day I will feature one of my favorite Christmas songs. Tell me which ones you like best on one of my socials (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, or YouTube) for a chance to win this fabulous sweatshirt!*… Read More...
In spite of it being Monday night, people crammed into every corner of Café Chocolat. A strong scent of espresso filled the air. Victoria glanced at the stage where the guys were setting up. The guitarist, Matt, wore a checkered flannel shirt and cowboy boots, while Eddie sported a T-shirt and jeans.… Read More...
Black Friday Sale! Great Deals this Week!
Santa’s Top 3 Favorite Books of All Time (He’s read each of these multiple times.)
Santa’s Current Read: The Last Book of the Poldark Series
Santa’s Favorite Poems: YouTube Playlist: Some A Bit Spooky!
Santa’s Role as Proofreader for A Change in Tune (He’s checked it more than twice!)… Read More...
Bonus episode!
Here’s a little fiddling Marie Pearson style, in case you need some peppy music on your way to celebrate Thanksgiving!
(I’m not actually shipping up to Boston, haha.)
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In the dingy hallway outside the audition room, Victoria slipped on gloves to keep her fingers warm. The orchestra auditions were running forty-five minutes late, which allowed too much time for her hands to grow cold. The committee had decided to hear the violins last. The cellists had finished hours ago.… Read More...
My favorite composer of all time is Romantic-Era Frenchman Camille Saint-Saëns. The storytelling nature and emotive quality of his works have always resonated with me.
In my book A Change in Tune, protagonist Victoria finally decides to compete with the Saint-Saëns Violin Concerto No. 3 in B Minor (1880).
Today, I’m excited to share with you the LIVE VERSION of my 18-year-old self’s performance of the Saint-Saëns Violin Concerto, accompanied by my high school Youth Symphony!… Read More...
Both of my Grandmothers served as the inspiration for Gigi. They’re amazing nonagenarians and still enjoy music, history, and literature!
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In spite of their rivalry, Victoria and Adrienne attempt to perform together like when they were little. Can they put aside their differences for a few minutes to play together? Or will the cat claws emerge?
