I'm pretty jazzed to share "A Secret Gift" is being published by Boroughs Publishing Group. The release date is November 2020. This light...

"When a door opens, it's not mannerly to keep standing outside." "Be careful with words, for they become exacting once loose." "The futur...

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

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

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 outd...

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

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

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

(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 ...

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...

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 tog...

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 emot...

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