
Brenda’s Blog
Now I know why my author friend, Laura Munson, goes to a spa for a few days after one of her book tours. I knew a book tour would be a series of back-to-back events, but nothing can describe the intense whirlwind of such an experience until you’re in one. I’m home to spend time
MAYA BLUE A Memoir of Survival was launched into the world less than two weeks ago, and the response has
I know this isn’t my usual Saturday blog, but if I don’t get something out to you today, I may
Who would have guessed promoting a book involves doing audio and/or video podcasts in cities half a world away from yours?
The publishing date for my book, MAYA BLUE A Memoir of Survival is May 20th, a month away. I never dreamed there
When my friend, Tina, returned from Hong Kong, she brought me a gold drawstring bag and a tin full of
An advance review of my book, Maya Blue A Memoir of Survival, said my life and death survival instincts are
Can you believe it’s March already? Last week I thought the planets had fallen out of alignment, and now I’m
I’m beginning to think I missed something big on the news. Something catastrophic in nature—like perhaps the planets have fallen
Two weeks ago I announced the giveaway of $1,500 worth of makeup. Chanel, Nars, Nikol Beauty, Laura Mercier, Chanel and
Happy New Year, dear friends. I hope you’re all well and safe. Lots of things will be happening on Brenda’s
This year, December 25th marks the date Christmas is celebrated and the day Hanukkah begins. It weighs heavy on my
When Christmas rolls around, I can’t help but think of my late husband, James, and the night he died on
Last week I wrote about what could happen if we extended ourselves to a stranger: We might make a new
This week I’d planned to share some of my favorite “things,” but instead I thought I’d share some of my favorite
Dear Friends,I’m excited to say that today, you can Pre-Order my book, MAYA BLUE A Memoir of Survival. This day has been
Last week, the husband of one of my girlfriends died unexpectedly. I’ve been widowed twice, and I know from experience
My favorite thing about this blog post is the recent photograph of me and Annie, taken by my dear friend
How many of you think an author’s job is finished when they’re done writing their book? For the most part,