The fall morning began in an ordinary way. The old yellow coffee pot gurgled in the kitchen. My mother, Flora Tucker, whistled Amazing Grace as she stirred up pancake batter and I, Darcy Campbell, had no thoughts more mysterious than sitting down at the computer as soon as I could and continuing to work on […]
Sep 15, 2013
A Pretty Good Deal
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What is missing in the scene below this paragraph? Why, you are, of course! Today is the day you can order Grave Shift, as an ebook, free, on Amazon. I hope you give it a try and then put yourself in a comfortable chair, pour a cup of coffee, and settle down with your tablet or […]
Aug 15, 2013
Critiquing Critters
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“We are sometimes like scientists discovering new ideas, doctors discussing alternative ways for treatment, critics with a gentle tongue and avid readers of all things written…but most of all…friends! and believe me, we know how to keep secrets!” This is what Jane said after our critique back on July 17. I’m pretty sure she still […]
Aug 12, 2013
A Cup of Coffee, a Good Book..
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My family frequents the library. So do I. Libraries have always been one of my favorite places because so many of my friends live there–books!! On another website, a writer and I chatted about libraries. She said she feels very comfortable in a library. So do I. There I can meet with Jim Qilleran (Lilian […]
May 30, 2013
Rainy Day Ramble
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Rain! I woke to the sound of it, pouring off the eaves. Lightning flashed, thunder rolled across the heavens and I decided, as my dad used to say, it was “gettin’ up time”. So here I am, up before the birds. Are the other people on my street still sleeping? Probably so. And what about […]
May 14, 2013
High Points
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I find myself looking forward to certain times of the day. Do you do that? That first cup of coffee to jump-start the morning, visits with friends, a trip to Crystal Bridges. Of course, the happiest times are when my family comes through the door and I hear their voices. That brightens my heart like the […]
