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We’re all familiar with the concept of a jolly, white-bearded man in a red suit who flies through the skies on Christmas Eve delivering presents to all the good boys and girls around the world. No matter how you picture him, Santa Claus, aka Father Christmas or Saint Nicholas, is a familiar figure at ChristmasContinue reading “Christmas Facts: Day 5 The Origins of Santa Claus”

Another Christmas tradition rooted in paganism is the act of gift-giving. Think it started because of the gifts of the Magi? Think again. The custom of giving gitfs at Christmas originated with Saturnalia, the Roman feast celebrating the god Saturn. Unlike the mega shopping blitz of today, Saturnalia gifts were small and given for luck.Continue reading “Christmas Facts: Day 4 Gift Giving”

My favorite part of the Christmas season has always been listening to the festive music and singing along, whether it be in my car, in church, or just in the house while I do chores. There are two kinds of Christmas songs: the religious ones like Silent Night, O Holy Night, Little Town of Bethlehem,Continue reading “Chritsmas Facts Day 3 Christmas Caroling”

Hello again. Today’s Christmas tradition owes its origin primarily to the Celts and Druids, although a number of other cultures had a hand in it, too. Mistletoe was an important part of several pagan cultures. To some, the white berries symbolized male fertility because they thought the seeds resembled male ejaculate–gross right? The Ancient GreeksContinue reading “Christmas Facts : Day 2 Mistletoe”

Welcome to another edition of Tuesday Tales. Today’s word prompt is PERSUASIVE. I’m beginning a new book, one which will be released in the spring. The title is Royal Flush. Meet my newest characters, Pearl and Kyle. They have a lot of adventure ahead of them. Enjoy! “Can I get you anything else?” If thisContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word Persuasive”

Many of the Christmas traditions we adhere to each year are actually based on pagan celebrations, notably those belonging to the Romans, Celtics, Norse, and Druids.  Let’s start with the Christmas tree itself. Early Europeans, many of whom were nature worshippers of one form or another, began decorating their houses with evergreen branches long beforeContinue reading “Interesting Christmas Facts: Day 1: Christmas Trees”

Welcome to December and other Tuesday Tales. It’s cold here nad we have a dusting of snow with I’m sure lots more to come. Presents are wrapped and I’m getting closer to being ready for the holidays each day. This week, our word prompt is FABRIC. I’m continuing with Forever in my Heart but thisContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word FABRIC”

Welcome to December! Here in the north, we’re waiting for fall to give way to winter. It seems this has been the shortest year that I can ever recall but a productive one. We are a little closer to a new normal, but many things have changed and many more will never be the same.Continue reading “Insecure Writer’s Support Group Monthly Blog”

Welcome to this week’s edition of Tuesday Tales. Wow! November’s over and done and we’re moving on to December. We got our first snowfall last Friday. It was only a couple of inches, but it’s sticking around. Are you ready for Christmas? My tree is up and the house is decorated, but I’m far fromContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word ANNOYING”

Happy Thanksgiving to all those who celebrate. May you gather safely this year. People often ask me where I get my ideas for stories. To be perfectly honest, I don’t know. There are stories all around me–something I hear, something I see, even someone I meet. When I agree to write a new book, IContinue reading “Make Mine a Manhattan Available in Kindle Format”