Category: Jill’s Journal

February 10, 2026

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Jill’s Journal

Our Baker’s Dozen

The fact that I have thirteen cats at home is no secret. It says so right in my author bio.… READ MORE
February 5, 2026

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Jill’s Journal

An Interesting Take on the Meaning of Music (Guest Post by HB Theory)

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February 4, 2026

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Jill’s Journal

Snow Days

We’ve had two consecutive weekends of wintry weather here in North Carolina, so in between shoveling snow/ice and running around… READ MORE
January 25, 2026

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Jill’s Journal

Let Me Tell You About My Aunt Nancy

Aunt Nancy’s house was one of my absolute favorite places to go as a kid. She had twenty-six cats at… READ MORE
January 12, 2026

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Jill’s Journal

Down a Dirt Road

I bought a travel book a couple of years ago from Books & Beans, the used bookstore in Little Switzerland,… READ MORE
January 9, 2026

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Jill’s Journal

Books: The Great Escape

Once the new year started, I dove headfirst into my reading and writing. I’ve been reading a cozy new novel… READ MORE
December 15, 2025

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Jill’s Journal

Time for Rest

This fall has been an absolute whirlwind of events. Book signings, classroom visits, and vendor markets have filled my weekends… READ MORE
November 24, 2025

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Jill’s Journal

Purpose

Sometimes book events are crowded with lots of interested readers, and other times they aren’t. After a few less successful… READ MORE
November 5, 2025

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Jill’s Journal

5K for Kindness

I’m so excited to announce that I’ve updated my book, 5K for Kindness, and it’s available on Amazon! The 5K… READ MORE
September 29, 2025

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Jill’s Journal

Three Little Kittens: Life on the Cat Farm

A couple of weeks ago, my friends and I set up booths to sign books and sell pottery at a… READ MORE