I-don’t-care-itis: Death of a small town
I-don’t-care-itis: Death of a small town. As part owner of an aging home in a small town, I’m interested in its upkeep as well as the surrounding neighborhood. On a…
I did the best I could.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 I dread looking at my email in case the review sites I requested reviews from for Animal have posted reviews. Although my two beta readers loved…
Flowers for her Granddaughter
Flowers for her Granddaughter For her birthday, my friend Katie* wanted to send her granddaughter flowers and asked for my help, which I’m happy to give because Katie is somewhat…
Sunday Morning Musings: Bread Cast Upon Water
“Give generously, for your gifts will return to you later. Divide your gifts among many, for in the days ahead you yourself may need much help.” Ecclesiastes 11: 1-2 This…
Sunday Morning Musings: The Search For Ice
It’s the Friday after Hurricane Ian did its thing in Florida. The power went off Wednesday at 6 p.m. I’ve taken the recommended precautions: plenty of drinking water, bathtubs filled…
Remarkable Romance for Discerning Readers
I have picked up SO MANY books lately that were just meh. I was beginning to wonder if it’s me, but I don’t think it is. I’ve also begun to…
Sunflowers in Summer, Part 1
If you read White Roses in Winter, you may recall Tiffany Preston, Kerrie's back-stabbing frenemy who takes a fall. I love redemption stories, and I'd like to give Tiffany one…
Romantic Beach Reads and So Much More
IF YOU STAY (Book Three, Red Bud Iowa) BUY THE BOOK HERE A runaway daughter. An unforgiving father. A reluctant artist. At 18, Joy Laurence took off with the…
If You Stay
If You Stayis Joy's story. Joy is Devonny's mother from Book One, If You Knew. Joy confesses to Devonny that she left her hometown 25 years ago with Devonny's father,…
Writing Your Obituary for Fun and Fantasy
Writing Your Obituary for Fun and Fantasy I suggested to my Lakeland Writers group that it might be a fun exercise for them to write their own obituaries. Alas, I…