Winter arrives…along with a brand new book!

Well, that was longer than I thought it had been! It’s rather shocking to notice how far I’ve fallen behind on updates. Between work and home, life seems to be never-ending juggling act—or fighting match, depending on the day. That said, just in time for the first snow where I live is the arrival of […]

A new book arrives!

2020 was a year that changed life as we know it.

In this collection of poetry and prose, Gooden explores her longing for more than the daily routine as she makes her way through a “once in a lifetime” world event.

In the middle of turmoil, she creates magic in the mundane as she examines her life in an honest, poignant, and often irreverent way.

As she reflects on life and all it encompasses through a healthcare worker’s perspective, she proves there can be light even in the darkest of days.

The Queen is dead, long live the King

I haven’t done as well keeping up with my author blog as I would like over the last few years. With everything happening around us since 2020, the past couple of years have been a challenge, and I’m no exception despite getting off easier than many. I’m working more than I’d like to for ideal […]

Another year around the Sun

It’s another Monday, finally spring, and I’m sitting with my coffee, thinking about my dreams. (Also, I may have accidentally signed back up for the Nuance dictation app while telling a friend about it this weekend. I should verify that pronto, as it isn’t cheap!) I miss dictation, but I also blame it for the […]