#4,453,334 in Books

Almost every published author I know, myself included, gets a little obsessive about checking their ranking on amazon.com. We don’t mean to, but it’s one of the quickest ways to gauge how our books are doing (albeit not necessarily the most reliable as there are many other factors that contribute to a book’s success, but [...]

Why I Write Happy Endings

Okay, now I know why I like–and write–stories with an HEA. A Happily Ever After.
My husband will tell you that I’m not much of a romantic, which I’m sad to say is true. But when I write, I find I’m pulled by the romantic potential between two characters. Even if the romance is a subplot [...]

What I’m Reading

When I’m not writing (or feeding the kids or cleaning up the house or trying to squeeze in a shower), I’m reading. You know that TV show where couples get to fill their shopping carts with as many items as they can from a grocery store? That would be my dream, except in a bookstore. [...]

Sunday (but Really Saturday) Musings

The Romance Studio did a really nice feature and interview on me. Click here to read it and see their other wonderful features for romance readers and authors.
It’s drizzling and gray in Waimea. My in-laws are visiting from California and it’s so nice to be with family again. When we moved to Hawaii in 2000, [...]





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  • Upcoming Events

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    March 16, 2010 @ 11:00 am HST: Join Mia as she meets with members of the Kona Book Club at the Kona-Kailua Public Library to discuss her second novel, SWEET LIFE, and answer questions from the group

    April 9-10, 2010: Mia's teaching memoir at the 2010 Biennial Writers' Conference for the National League of American Pen Women (Honolulu Branch), Honolulu, Hawaii

    May 12, 2010 @ 12:00 pm-1:00 pm EST: Mia's being interviewed by Laurie Martin of Smile Across Your Heart on Blog Talk Radio, streaming live from a computer near you

  • Mia’s Books on Goodreads

    Good ThingsGood Things
    reviews: 49
    ratings: 166 (avg rating 3.49)

    Sweet LifeSweet Life
    reviews: 28
    ratings: 107 (avg rating 3.45)

    Table MannersTable Manners
    reviews: 12
    ratings: 32 (avg rating 3.53)