Hey Everyone! Sheila and I just posted Episodes 3 and 4 of our new podcast for stepmoms. These episodes delve into the complexities of dealing with exes. When you marry someone with children, you often have to deal with your new spouses ex. In addition, …

Unfortunately, this is often the case. And it makes sense, given the nature of the stepparent/stepchild relationship. The stepparent is often walking into a place of grief, and is further proof that the child’s parents are not getting back together.  My book contains many stories …

And who doesn’t like a quick kiss in the dark from a stranger? Well, maybe not now during a pandemic. So, perhaps reading a book full of short stories about the experiences of stepmoms would be safer and just as enjoyable. Hearing the stories from …

What a perfect quote for Thanksgiving! I know this isn’t the Thanksgiving we all would normally have. But I believe that makes it even more important to focus on what we are thankful for.  I am so grateful for my health, the love of my …

At first, I didn’t love my stepkids and they didn’t love me. We hardly knew each other, so how could we move each other? In time, I grew to love them because they are my husband’s children. But when I realized I loved them for …

Welcome to Spilling the Coffee & Tea where each week Sheila and I discuss the highs and lows of second marriages, step-parenting, raising kids, being a grandparent, and so many other life related topics. We hope our listeners feel supported and encouraged on their journeys …

Here are the highlights:  I personally sold and signed my first book to a stranger who bought it for his wife, a stepmom to his kids.  2. I sold 7 books altogether. 3. My first book talk was a success 4. I enjoyed reading one …

Stepping into a New Role, Stories from Stepmoms, by Shawn Simon 5 stars Jena C. Henry, August 2020 What’s it like to be a stepmom? Is it like The Brady Bunch? Author Shawn Simon lets women who have become stepmothers share their lives in their …

Shawn Simon’s new book, “Stepping into a New Role, Stories from Stepmoms” is a collection of stories about being a stepparent. All stories shared by Shawn are the personal accounts of women who have experienced, first-hand, the good, the bad, and the ugly of being …