9 Sweet Romance Books to read from contemporary authors if you like Jane Austen
Jane Austen’s novels are quite unique to say the least. Even two centuries after their publication, they are still alive and inspiring not only Jane’s faithful readers, but also many modern writers. Not to mention, all the movie producers who have ventured over the past decades to try and figure out Jane’s characters and continue, to this day, to create different adaptations of her [...]
Cilantro Lime Baked Chicken Taquitos
In America these are commonly known as taquitos, but I have always known them as flautas, or flutes-- not “flutes” as in the type you play music with, but the type you dip into a chunky guacamole and eat for lunch or dinner or any time really. You can also find this recipe with others in my Appetizers with a Spanish Flair free download. Rolled [...]
It’s a Celebration
You know it is an Independence Day celebration when you wake up at six am to the sound of fireworks. I just want to take a moment to share how much I love to live in this beautiful country, where I have had the privilege to meet so many amazing people. But, at the same time, there will always be a piece of my heart [...]
Writing Life During Summer
It is summer, which means not much gets done in writing land these days. Being a mother of young kids, it can be challenging for me to set a side time to write. But it’s possible. Many other writers have managed to do so. I recently attended a meeting at a library where a local author, Sarah Eden, was speaking. She has been writing [...]
We become what we think
Hola, Yoxani here, with a new adventure. Have you ever heard the saying, “You are what you eat?” It makes sense. Well, kind of. Although there are times that there is nothing we can do to prevent certain illnesses, as a general rule if you want optimal health, then you need to eat nutritious food and take care of your body. But, what does this [...]
It’s Power Time
This past year has been a year of change in my life; a year of finding myself, and a year of getting where I need to be. I have been blessed with many people in my life that have set an example for me and showed me the way to a better life. This includes people who have helped me to improve my life as [...]