Life has many mysteries as puzzling as fictional ones, happenings that have never been explained. These intrigue me. Amelia Earhart’s disappearance is one of those mysteries. I read a news story that may explain what happened to this daring pilot. And then again, it may not. In 1937, she was attempting to fly around the globe with […]
Jan 29, 2018
The Long Fingers of Midnight Shadows and a Raven
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“Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore, While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping as of someone gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.” – Edgar Allan Poe. Poe published this unforgettable poem on this day in 1845. […]
Jan 26, 2018
Put Your Feet Up and Take a Few Cozy Mysteries
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When you need a break from reality and the winter doldrums threaten, grab a cup of coffee, sit down, put your feet up, and take a large helping of cozy mysteries. They’ll whisk you away to another reality found within the pages of a fascinating book. Cozies come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors. Some […]
Jan 25, 2018
A Caring Group Enriches Writing and Life
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Our hearts go out to a member of our group of critiquers, Carolyn, on the death of her husband. Carolyn, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Although our group was small yesterday, Peg and Jane and I got a lot done, critiquely speaking. I was reminded once again of how essential […]
Jan 24, 2018
Presenting Guest Author, Ann Gabhart
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Sometimes an author comes along whose books speak to me so directly, that I feel as if I’m there within the pages. I’m honored to present as my guest this morning, Ann Gabhart. I know you will enjoy reading about Ann and her books and how they came to be. Her Hidden Springs mysteries are […]
Jan 22, 2018
An Interview with Penny the Cat, II
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A curious reporter, out to get a story, shows up in Ednalee, Oklahoma. She wants to interview Nettie Elizabeth Duncan McNeil (Ned) about her return to Ednalee and her plans for the future but, alas, Ned is not home. However, Penny the small gray cat who shares her home with Ned, is sitting sedately on […]
