Parenting for the Love of It

by mamaho // August 16, 2018 // No Comments

Happy August, everyone! And a warm welcome to those who are new to this blog. I’m so glad you’re here. I feel bad I haven’t been posting regularly, but there was a thing called life—and more specifically, kids—that grabbed my... Continue reading →

Learning to Climb the Author Ladder

by mamaho // May 24, 2018 // 2 Comments

I realize it’s been a looong time since I last blogged, but believe me, it’s been on my mind! It’s just that what my brain (and heart) want to do often times don’t fall in line with that reality has... Continue reading →

Behind the Scenes of My New Release: A Single Spark

by mamaho // April 19, 2018 // No Comments

In the midst of editing hubby’s sci-fi book last year, I got the itch to start planning a new romance series. The inspiration came one morning after I’d dropped the munchkins off at school. As usual, I had the radio... Continue reading →

Confessions of a Competitive Gal

by mamaho // March 29, 2018 // No Comments

Theodore Roosevelt was a smart guy. How do I know this? Because he’s the one who said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” Yup. And I should know. I may not appear like someone who keeps score (or maybe I... Continue reading →

Cover Reveal for Hubby’s 1st Book: The Time Rift

by mamaho // March 1, 2018 // No Comments

There were many things I looked forward to when I married my hubby nearly 17 years ago. I had hoped we’d have lots of fun together (check!), travel to warm destinations together (check!), start a family together (check!), and grow... Continue reading →

4 Keys to a Sustainable Lifestyle

by mamaho // February 15, 2018 // 1 Comment

I’m going into my fourth year as an author, and while it’s not a full-time job (I’m still employed as a chauffeur, referee, and chef by day, haha!) it requires a lot more of me than I expected. Or, it... Continue reading →

The Wonder of Your First Crush

by mamaho // February 1, 2018 // No Comments

I was once a teenager. This may not come as a shock to most, but to my kids, it’s a bit weird to think of their mom as someone not much older than they are now. As I watch my... Continue reading →

Cover Reveal: Romantically Ever After

by mamaho // January 18, 2018 // No Comments

I’ve had romance on the brain for a few weeks now because I’ve been writing a Valentine’s themed story. This doesn’t mean I don’t always think warm-fuzzy thoughts, but reality and fiction are very different, in case you haven’t noticed.... Continue reading →

An Ode to Winter Break

by mamaho // January 4, 2018 // No Comments

Oh Winter Break, how I loathe—ahem, love!—thee. Let me count the ways. One, you arrived so quickly after Thanksgiving break, which only ended twenty-four and a half days ago. Two, you bring me ample amounts of time to spend with... Continue reading →

What Contact Lenses & Q-Tips Reminded Me About Marriage

by mamaho // December 14, 2017 // 2 Comments

I had an eye-opening—quite literally!—experience recently. Midway through my bedtime routine, I found myself with two contact lenses stuck in my eyes. They were plastered to my eyeballs to the point that they wouldn’t come out, no matter how hard... Continue reading →