This week brings several milestones. First, I get to celebrate my seventieth birthday with seventy of my closest friends—well, the people...

Some favorite Cress and Max things Cress lives in Rogers Park. She might take Max to walk along the lake at sunset. I live in Rogers Park...

In At First Sight, Max and Cress are definitely interested in food. From their run-in at the now closed Everest at the opening of the...

First, the really exciting news. At First Sight is up for preorder on Amazon! I can't wait until October 22, when you can meet Max and...

Cress listens to classical music. Max tries to avoid music. Although Cress can surprise you with unexpected choices when she needs to...

UPDATE: April 21, 2021 When I published this blog on Monday, I didn’t realize that it was David Tennant’s birthday. A belated happy...

Monday morning doesn’t start well. “Oww,” I yell, startled as Dorothy attacks Thornfinn across my chest, managing to catch my wrist with...

Cress sees Max at a book signing. “Excuse me.” A deep British voice stops me mid-rise. The tall man I noticed earlier makes his way over...

“My cousin, Guy, and I were on our way to the Randolph Hotel to meet our grandmother for tea when this girl ran her bike into me.” I...