Tuesday Tales: From the Word MOTHER

Welcome to this week’s edition of Tuesday Tales. The White Dahlia is now published and I’m focussing on a different type of book, something lighter. Make Mine a Manhattan will be the fifth book in my Cocktails for You series. The blurb to date: What’s an author to do when, thanks to writer’s block, she’sContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word MOTHER”

Deadlines, and Edits, and Rewrites, Oh My!

Well, I got the final manuscript for The White Dahlia, the last book in the Harvester Files, uploaded and on time just by the skin of my teeth. Why? The story was essentially finished when I put it up for pre-order, but I’m a perfectionist, and that means I’m never satisfied–not with everything, just withContinue reading “Deadlines, and Edits, and Rewrites, Oh My!”

Insecure Writer’s Support Group Blog for May

Welcome to May. I hope it will be kind to us and bring us closer to kicking this Covid 19 Virus to the curb. This month’s question: Has any of your readers ever responded to your writing in a way that you didn’t expect? If so, did it surprise you? Every author has to dealContinue reading “Insecure Writer’s Support Group Blog for May”

It’s Here. The White Dahlia Is Available for Preorder.

For all of my friends celebrating Pascha, also known as Orthodox Easter, I hope you have a wonderful weekend. May you be blessed with fine weather, good health, and the Father’s protection and love. I’m excited this morning because I’ve finally finished the last book in the Harvester Files series and it’s ready for you.Continue reading “It’s Here. The White Dahlia Is Available for Preorder.”

A to Z Challenge Blog 2021 Cocktails A to Z From the letter Z

We’ve made it to the last letter of the alphabet and the end of April. I pray you’ll all have a lovely, safe year. Today’s last cocktail is brought to you by the letter Z. The Zombie is what my brother-in-law would call panty remover. It’s okay. The one and only time I had oneContinue reading “A to Z Challenge Blog 2021 Cocktails A to Z From the letter Z”

A to Z Challenge Blog 2021 Cocktails A to Z From the letter Y

Only two letters to go in this year’s challenge. I’ve enjoyed researching the cocktails and while not all of them will make it into books and series, it’s been an interesting activity. Today’s cocktail comes from the letter Y. This particular drink is called a Yellow Bird and always reminds of of the great timesContinue reading “A to Z Challenge Blog 2021 Cocktails A to Z From the letter Y”

A to Z Challenge Blog 2021 Cocktails A to Z From the letter X

Well, we’re down to the last three letters of the alphabet, those seldom used ones that rarely start words. I was convinced that this was where i would run into trouble if the other letters didn’t do it first. Today’s drink brought to you by the letter X is a Xaviera. Have you ever hadContinue reading “A to Z Challenge Blog 2021 Cocktails A to Z From the letter X”

A to Z Challenge Blog 2021 Cocktails A to Z From the letter W

Here we are again with another cocktail for you to try. Today’s alcoholic treat comes from the letter W. Yesterday I mentioned that this week I’ll finish the last book in the Harvester files series, but the series started with the first book, The White Carnation set in Boston, Massachusetts. He’s watching, waiting…The last personContinue reading “A to Z Challenge Blog 2021 Cocktails A to Z From the letter W”