April's Affections and Intrigues: Love and Mystery Bloom

Roz Lee

http://www.rozlee.net

Roz Lee has been married to her best friend, and high school sweetheart, for over three decades. These days she splits her time between their home in rural New Jersey, and Southern California, where her husband works. Even though she’s lived on both coasts, her heart lies in between, in Texas. A Texan by birth, she can trace her family back to the Republic of Texas. With roots that deep, she says, “You can’t ever really leave.” Roz and her husband have two grown daughters they couldn’t be more proud of, and are currently raising a ten- year-old Labrador Retriever, Betty Boop, who isn’t aware of her canine heritage. When Roz isn’t writing, she’s reading, or traipsing around the country on one adventure or another. No trip is too small, no tourist trap too cheesy, and no road unworthy of traveling.

Features & Posts

No posts found.

31 comments posted.

Re: Under The Covers (12:09pm March 11, 2012):

Lisa - The exercise room sounds like a great idea! And I
really like the idea of the little weekend trips! Give my
thanks to your sailor for serving our country!

Re: Under The Covers (12:07pm March 11, 2012):

Jennifer B. - LOL Hmmm...trading kids for a dog. Sounds good
to me! We still have an eleven-year-old lab who doesn't know
she's a dog. She's a lot of company, and my companion as I
write. She's aging, and I don't know how much longer we'll
have her. That's a loss I'm not looking forward to. Thanks
for stopping by, and give the cutie a kiss for me!

Re: Under The Covers (12:04pm March 11, 2012):

Peggy - I feel for you. Caring for aging parents is a
difficult task, making decisions for the people who we think
of as the decision makers. It isn't easy. Blessings to you.
No need to lose out on reading all the wonderful eBooks out
there. Amazon and Barnes & Noble both have free apps for
your computer so you can download and read eBooks. It's not
the same reading experience as a real book, but there are
just so many eBooks now, it's a shame to miss out. Best
wishes for your father's recovery, and thanks for stopping
by.

Re: Under The Covers (11:59pm March 10, 2012):

JoAnne - That's a great signature line! Wow, 2 weddings in 4
months! That's diving in feet first! Thanks for stopping by.

Re: Under The Covers (11:57pm March 10, 2012):

Alyssa - Yes, I suppose the same feeling applies to any
creative outlet. I think it's probably the same feeling that
accounts for stage fright for performers and actors. Everyone
wants acceptance from their audience. Thanks for stopping by.

Re: Under The Covers (11:55pm March 10, 2012):

Jennifer - I'm sure you fill your nest with lots of wonderful
friends and family members! Thanks for stopping by.

Re: Under The Covers (11:54pm March 10, 2012):

Lynne - You are too kind! Bought your book, Courting His
Favorite Nurse today at Target. Can't wait to dive in. My next
baby will, hopefully, zoom away. (It's a racing story). LOL
Thanks for stopping by!

Re: Under The Covers (11:51pm March 10, 2012):

Tammy - LOL Yes, you have a ways to go! I'm probably strange,
but I really enjoyed the teenage years with my daughters. Of
course, there was the period of time when I was the stupidest
person on earth (their opinion)! Thankfully, I grew out of it!
Thanks for stopping by.

Re: Under The Covers (11:49pm March 10, 2012):

Linda - So sorry things didn't work out for your daughter, but
that's all part of being a parent, being there to support your
kids, no matter how old they are. Thanks for stopping by!

Re: Under The Covers (11:48pm March 10, 2012):

Stacie - Yes, it takes a thick skin. Not everyone is going to
like your work, just as not everyone is going to be your
friend, but I do my best to shrug off the negative and focus
on the positive. Thanks for stopping by today.

Re: Under The Covers (11:45pm March 10, 2012):

Felicia - Thanks for stopping by. I'm sure your mother is
grateful for the company!What great memories you have to share
with her!

Re: Under The Covers (5:54pm March 10, 2012):

Christine L. - How true! All we can do is give them the best
of ourselves, and hope it will be enough. I hope all of your
offspring are doing well. I've certainly enjoyed reading your
literary ones! Thanks for stopping by.

Re: Under The Covers (5:52pm March 10, 2012):

Linda - those peaceful childhood moments are treasures. I'm
looking forward to sharing the next step with my girls and
hopefully some grandchildren I can spoil and send home! Thanks
for stopping by.

Re: Under The Covers (5:49pm March 10, 2012):

Hi Lynn! Thanks for stopping by. Yes, the process happens to
all of us in varying ways, but as you point out, the feeling
is much the same.

Re: Under The Covers (3:19pm March 10, 2012):

Theresa - So sorry for your loss. As you say, it's a comfort
to have them home. They probably don't see it that way, but
from a mother's viewpoint, it's one less worry, and eases the
loneliness.Thanks for stopping by today.

Re: Under The Covers (3:17pm March 10, 2012):

Colleen - I'm sure there's time for nest building yet, whether
for kids or for some other creation. Thanks for stopping by.

Re: Under The Covers (1:25pm March 10, 2012):

Oh Janie! Congratulations, and best wishes. As terrifying as
it is, it's exhilarating too. Fly baby, fly!

Re: Under The Covers (1:24pm March 10, 2012):

Charlene - 37 times!!! My heart stops at the thought of doing
this that many times! But you have survived, and are still
creating those wonderful cowboys, so I'll take heart and
follow your example! Thanks for stopping by!

Re: Under The Covers (1:22pm March 10, 2012):

Robin - Thanks so much for stopping by! It won't be long
before you give that gentle nudge and send one out into the
world. When you do, just reach out and I'll be there to hold
your hand!

Re: Under The Covers (1:19pm March 10, 2012):

Christine - Thanks for stopping by. The kids will fly the coop
soon enough, and then you can watch them fly, right alongside
your wonderful books!

Re: Under The Covers (1:17pm March 10, 2012):

Wilma - How wonderful for you! That must keep you busy! Thanks
for stopping by!

Re: Under The Covers (1:17pm March 10, 2012):

Mary - LOL I suppose that will come one day, but as I told my
girls years ago - I'll be the best grandma ever, but I want to
be an old grandma. No need to rush things on my behalf!

Re: Under The Covers (1:16pm March 10, 2012):

Hi Jennifer! Thanks for stopping by!You've nothing to worry
about, your babies fly off the shelves!

Re: Under The Covers (1:14pm March 10, 2012):

May - that is such a wonderful age! At three they communicate
and you start to see a glimmer of the person they will become.
Enjoy it while you can. The years will fly by. Trust me!

Re: Under The Covers (1:12pm March 10, 2012):

Gladys, it is very much the same, and I'm sure every person
who creates feels the same way. Thanks for stopping by!

Re: Under The Covers (1:11pm March 10, 2012):

Dawn - I know how you feel! Mine have come and gone a few
times as they've tested their wings. The advantage is the
weekend getaways - for sure. Hang in there!

Re: Under The Covers (10:12am March 10, 2012):

Liz - It sounds like you're finding your way. It's hard when
we've spent so much of our life thinking of others first to
shift our focus to ourselves, and what we want. Best of luck.
By the way, what is needle felting? Don't think I've heard of
that.

Re: Under The Covers (10:10am March 10, 2012):

MaDonna - LOL I hear you! No, I don't think it's wrong to want
your children to go out on their own. Isn't that the goal for
all of us? Best of luck. Passing along some patience to you!

Re: Under The Covers (10:08am March 10, 2012):

Hi Barbara! Sounds like your empty room problem is solved!
Thanks for stopping by!

Re: Under The Covers (12:37pm March 10, 2012):

Karen - Thanks for stopping by. The hardest part of writing a
book is the telling the story. The mechanics of writing can be
learned, but creating a story and telling it in a compelling way
is something I think you either have in you, or you don't. The
problem is, you don't know if you have it unless you give it a
try. So, tell the story first, learn the mechanics (grammar and
punctuation) later. And yes, it is hard work. Best of luck!

Re: Courting His Favorite Nurse (11:13am February 21, 2012):

You chose a perfect topic for this blog! Did you know Fresh
Fiction is located in Plano, TX, site of one of the largest
hot-air balloon festivals in the U.S.? I'd love to go up in
one, but I'm too much of a chicken. I'll have to admire them
from the ground, thank you very much. They are quite lovely
from this vantage point!