“In 1736, I lost one of my sons, a fine boy of four years old, by the smallpox, taken in the common way. I long regretted bitterly, and still regret that I had not given it to him by inoculation. This I mention for the sake of parents who omit that operation, on the suppositionContinue reading “Something to Crow About! Got my Second Shot!”
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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”
Cute But Crazy 3: Unique and Unpredictable Great Laughs for Less Than the Price of a Cup of Coffee!
Don’t miss your chance for a good belly laugh!
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”
Tuesday Tales: From the Word SWIM
Welcome to the first post Tuesday Tales post for the month of May. Tuesday Tales’ authors share their ongoing writing work with you, but eventually, a book gets too close to the end and they have to pull it not to give too much away. Because of that, this will be the last post fromContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word SWIM”
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”
Living the Dream 