It is pleasant to sit down with a friend and share a cup of coffee. I am having my first cup of caramel drizzle Folger’s this morning. If you are a coffee drinker, I invite you to pour a cup and sit down with me. Or, if you don’t care for coffee, just know that […]
Nov 2, 2013
An Interview with Darcy and Flora
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This morning, I’ve called upon the heroines of Barbara’s and my mother/daughter trilogy, The Cemetery Club, Grave Shift, and Best Left Buried, Darcy Campbell and her mother, Flora Tucker, to visit my blog and be interviewed. But, before we get into the actual interview, I want to thank Julie Seedorf. She is the Cozy Cat Press writer […]
Oct 25, 2013
It’s a Mystery to Me
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Warning: This morning’s blog is really a result of my meandering mind. I wonder about many things which remain a mystery, at least, to me. However, if you choose to read on, let me assure you that I don’t believe my blog is injurious to your health. Life is full of mysteries, some big and […]
Oct 7, 2013
The Mysterious Maneuverings of My Meandering Mind
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I like words. They are my stock in trade. Each morning I get a word and its meaning, derivation, etc., from alphaDictionary.com. This morning’s word is degustation. It means to savor something in small bites, such as trying small portions of everything on the menu. That’s mostly how I savor sales of my books: in small bites. […]
Oct 6, 2013
It Was a Dark and Rainy Day…
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The rain yesterday didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of writers and readers who flocked to the library for the second annual Northwest Arkansas Author’s Fair. There were three rooms full of authors displaying books on many subjects, from cookbooks to fantasy. I set up my table with copies of Grave Shift, business cards, and a paper […]
Oct 4, 2013
What a Character!
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I love American history and I enjoy stories centered in historic events. What really makes those stories come alive for me are the people involved. How was my great-great grandmother affected when her husband rode away to fight in the American Civil War? What were her thoughts and fears? Was it hard to make a […]
