I just pulled these beauties out of the oven. They're black bottom cupcakes, and my boys adore them, as does their mama. Seriously, I just sunk my teeth into one. It was warm and gooey, straight from the oven, and I think it was this

I am so excited (and relieved!)! Here's how to pre-order your copy!

OK, so I took a little creative license and had fun with my favorite Downton Abbey characters (thank you PBS!)! Are you a fan of the show? If so, you'll enjoy The Last Camellia---coming on May 28! You can pre-order your copy here. Who's your favorite

I'm so thrilled to share a recipe from an author I admire and love, Jodi Picoult. Jodi was kind enough to read my first novel, The Violets of March, and share some lovely words for the cover, and I will never forget her incredible generosity

Book-loving friends, I want to tell you about a new venture that I started with my good friend and fellow Penguin author, Camille Noe Pagan. Books & Bites is a Facebook page where we share great reading recommendations paired with yummy food, drinks and recipe