Dinner at the Brake Fast is available now!
Dinner at the Brake Fast is out today and I can't wait for everybody to read it! You can order it from Amazon or your local book store!
Dinner at the Brake Fast is out today and I can't wait for everybody to read it! You can order it from Amazon or your local book store!
“A sweet, far-from-bland tale rich in food, family, and freshly made friendships.”

Dinner at the Brake Fast is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!
“Rich characterizations, an electrifyingly original yet believable plot, and a perceptive voice distinguishes this captivating road trip tale. With standout compassion and candor, Lute explores the sometimes heartbreaking reality of living with a depressed parent and the joy that friends and cooking can bring.”
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Kirkus has reviewed The Exceptional Maggie Chowder and among other things called it “Empathetic, realistic, and very enjoyable.”
You can read the full review at Kirkus.
Advanced Reader Copies of The Exceptional Maggie Chowder are in the hands of reviewers, and I just received my personal copies! I made an unboxing video to share my excitement with future readers, featuring an unscheduled special guest appearance from my dog. Enjoy!
I was recently featured in an audio postcard interview by independent radio producer Diana Opong. In the interview, we discussed my books, my writing process, and balancing life as a mom, wife and writer during COVID-19.
You can listen to the interview on PRX.