Mornings Go Better with Coffee and You

Mornings Go Better with Coffee and You

So come on in, and let’s have a warm conversation on this strange sort of weather morning. My thoughts are scattered, but there’s nothing like a cup of hot coffee and a talk with a friend to sort things out. It is so-o windy this morning. There’s a chance for storms, then the temperature drops […]

An Ancient and Trusted Book of Information

An Ancient and Trusted Book of Information

I have a shabby old address book but it is a real treasure. It has reason to look as tattered as it does. It is well on its way to being an antique. And, like any antique, the value is enhanced by, as they say, the provenance. This  book’s provenance has more to do with […]

Whence Cometh Thou, O Brother North Wind?

Whence Cometh Thou, O Brother North Wind?

As if making up for the warm weather before Christmas, Old Man Winter and Old Brother North Wind have returned with a frigid breath and long, icy fingers. As I looked back at last year’s post, it was cold on this date a year ago too. I was working on By the Fright of the […]

When History Is a Part of the Mystery

When History Is a Part of the Mystery

“What is that roar?” Nemo asked, ears perked up, tail at half-mast. “It’s just the FedEx truck,” I told him. “Maybe they’ve brought good news!” Ever alert and watchful, Nemo grumbled as I opened the door and took the box the polite FedEx man handed me. Was it what I thought it was? Tearing into […]

The Feeling of Winning the Lottery

The Feeling of Winning the Lottery

Is there anything more heady and exhilarating than launching a brand new book? Well, sure, I guess there is–the birth of a baby is more exciting. But, is winning the lottery? Having never won that or even tried to,I’d have no idea, but it sounds like fun. Finding that an unknown, rich uncle had died […]

New Contest for a Free Book!

New Contest for a Free Book!

There’s something about a contest that entices us to try our hand at winning. I’m happy to announce this morning that Amazon.com is running a contest for a free print copy of Moonlight Can Be Murder. All you have to do is click on this link:               https://giveaway.amazon.com/p/c7b75d3c8e3ee1b3 and follow Amazon’s […]