I'm pretty jazzed to share the first draft of my light romance novel, The Benefactor, is finished. This story was so much fun to pen. And, I look forward to ...

"Today's measure is taken not by a ruler, but by the degree of joy felt within." "Passion wears many faces." "Wisdom and knowing are kissing cousins and enjo...

Consider this my personal invitation to check out two talented writer friends' newly launched websites and enjoy a sampling of their work, too. Dr. Karen Jac...

If you're looking for a special treat, check out the Cozy Cat Press Halloween Newsletter. https://mailchi.mp/8dbe7b724261/happy-halloween-from-cozy-cat-press...

The day was Alabama warm as Jimmy’s Ice Cream truck rolled slowly down my street playing a familiar children’s song meant to lure us outdoors with our allowa...

Sharing a fun interview experience with Cozy Cat Press... Tonya was gracious enough to take the time to be interviewed by Cozy Cat Press. In the interview y...

September Update: Tonya is scheduled to present and read for a Charlotte book club. August Update: August 19th Tonya did a reading at Henderson County Public...

September 25, 2019 Tonya presents Old Mountain Cassie to the Page Turners Book Club members. March 24, 2019 Lanier Library. Author, Tonya Penrose, will read ...

(Excerpt from one of my humor short story's) I hate zippers...and they hate me back. Even the name zipper is loathsome to my ears. I see them as instruments ...

This popular punctuation mark enjoys a long history and has been busy evolving. In days of yore, the comma’s job was simply to allow for a pause of breath w...

Words For Good They start wars, save lives, and entice a plant to grow. Words are powerful! Why do we not pause before stringing them together, to make sure ...

When I am pondering a short piece of flash fiction or nonfiction to pen, I usually seek to place a message meant to inspire positive emotion for my reader. ...

Ahh... the feared state of writer's block. Rather than investigate the plethora of causes, why not get about a few simplistic tips to cure the malady? 1. Tak...