A Different Kind of Mama

A Different Kind of Mama

A few days ago, my niece, Michelle Albrecht wrote a guest blog about a unique way to gather eggs. Some of you suggested she write about the time her little brother, my nephew Steven, became a surrogate momma to some feathered babies. So, here is that story. Thanks, Missy! Momma Duck Baby ducks imprint. That […]

A Day to Remember

A Day to Remember

October 31, as well as being Halloween, was also Reformation Day, in honor of Martin Luther’s Reformation of the Church. If you’ve never read a history of Martin Luther, let me say he was an extremely courageous man, devoted and determined. And then November 1 was Authors’ Day! What an opportune time to launch Moonlight […]

Ring Those Bells!

Ring Those Bells!

Ring those bells, give a shout; Look what has just come about! The day has finally arrived–a full two weeks early! I am pleased to announce Moonlight Can Be Murder in its complete, reader-friendly, mysterious best, ready for you on  Amazon.com  and Pen-L.com, both in ebook and paperback. As if this were not enough excitement for one […]

Just a Nip in the Air

Just a Nip in the Air

It is so chilly this morning that I turned on the furnace! And yesterday, I had the fireplace going. I love these fall days when there’s just a bit of a nip in the air. I put a rug in front of the fireplace, imagining Nemo basking there, warming his furry toes. Does he sleep on […]

What Did You Say?

What Did You Say?

I had the oddest dream last night. Sometimes my daily activities invade my dreams. Or at least, mine did last night. In my dream, I was teaching a class of writers. This was their assignment: write a scene using conversation between two people or among more than two people to move the action along. Dialogue! Quotation marks! Actual words of speakers! How […]

The Ballad of Nemo and the Squirrels

The Ballad of Nemo and the Squirrels

I’m a devoted watchdog, valiant and kind                                                                                                 […]