Welcome and thank you for visiting Coffee and Pencils. Stop by each week to see what’s new. Click on the images to be transported to what’s brewing in each of the cafés.

Poetry Café - Each month or as inspiration takes hold stop by to read the latest poem I have to share.

Wedding Java - As a romance author and an advocate for peace and love, I am sharing tips on planning a close to stress free event that will bring you and your guest unforgettable joy. Over a span of twelve months, weekly posts for planning the wedding you’ve always dreamed of will cover what you need to know from “Yes” to “I Do”.

Writing Perks - Writers this is for you. If you’re published or on your way, stop by this page to see what’s percolating in the writing world. Enjoy all things writing — tips, prompts, and news. For the readers (and writers) this is your opportunity to take a peek at my life as a writer. I’ll take you to the cafés, lakes, parks, fountains, and museums where I find my inspiration and let my imagination flow onto the pages of my notebook or laptop.

QUARANTINE AND POETRY

In the midst of a pandemics, quarantines, losses, and so many unknowns, hope may seem lost. Poetry is a literary form of expression that often represents a sign of the times. It can give the reader a picture of life from the poets perspective. Life represents a number of things such as love, anger, politics, nature, food, you name it.

YOU’RE ENGAGED!!

You said yes! Let the planning begin.

Over the next twelve months I'll share wedding planning tips on my blog on my website, Coffee and Pencils. To make sure you don't miss an episode, I'll post an intro and the blog link here each Monday. 

This week’s tip — Virtual Weddings - Don’t Say No to Your I Dos Yet

Next week — Venue Hunting - Setting the Date and Finding a Place

Congratulations and Happy Planning!