You may think that groundhogs merely predict the weather. Here’s the inside scoop–they don’t predict, they control the weather. You know why? The answer may astound you. Probably every area has a groundhog. We all know about the famous Punxsutawney Phil. Being born and raised in Oklahoma, all I know about are Okie groundhogs and […]
Jan 31, 2018
A Day Late and a Dollar Short
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Have you ever heard that old saying, “I’m just a day late and a dollar short?” Well, that’s me this morning. I slept right through the red blood moon and I missed last night’s State of the Union address by President Trump. I’m sure many of you saw both and you are to be congratulated! […]
Jan 30, 2018
Curiosity, an Unsolved Mystery, Betrayal and Danger
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If you haven’t watched the book trailer for Grave Shift, I invite you to do so now. It is a glimpse into one of the scariest of the Darcy and Flora cozy mysteries. As I wrote it, along with the make-believe, I mixed in the real event of Oklahoma earthquakes. That, plus the uncovering of […]
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 […]
