After nearly 39 years of marriage, my husband and I no longer have a cat. We had three over the course of those years, and they were all well-loved by us and the kids. We lost the last one last summer. So now we enjoy the antics of our “Grandkitty?” Is that a thing? She’s […]
Sometimes rural living can be a challenge. When it snows, most people shovel their driveway in order to get their vehicle out. But what if your “driveway” is over 200 feet long? It’s an excellent excuse to stay home and write. Snow day! Chris L. MeyersChris L. Meyers is the author of the Legends of Aeo
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I got a new toy today–a new tablet. I read most of my books as ebooks, and I like having a small tablet. This Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite has an 8.7 inch screen and it’s lightweight. It’s far from the best tablet or ereader out there, but it is perfect for reading in bed
My favorite reads include Lindsay Davis’s historical mystery series featuring Flavia Alba, the daughter of the tough Roman private eye Marcus Didius Falco. Davis’s research is impeccable and her stories engaging. Juliet KincaidA teacher of writing at the college level for 35 years, Juliet now works as an indie author. To date, she has published
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I set this manuscript aside while I worked on other projects. Now, I’m back to “Painted Dreams” and having fun figuring out all the drama and angst and conflict and character arcs and relationships! I’m especially enjoying writing the “fun and games” section, which is where the hero and heroine fall in love in a
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One staple in our house has been Bush’s Best pinto beans (canned), or their chili beans, or kidney beans. The store has been out of this, and other brands of beans, for over a month! I’m soaking beans and cooking them now. Well, I guess that’s probably better for us, anyway. 🙂 Ten-bean soup mix
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I hit 50,000 words in my work-in-progress last week! That means I’m about half way through the first draft. I still have a long way to go, but I’m celebrating this milestone. Wish me luck! Theresa HuppTheresa is the award-winning author of historical fiction about settling the American West. Before she turned to writing, Theresa was
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I can never resist taking a pic of these Christopher Elbow chocolates. Got these for Valentine’s Day, and they taste as good as they look! Yum! Darlene Delucadarlenedeluca.com/
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Our tree became a little overgrown in the past years. A tree-trimmer happened by last month and offered to give it a much-needed trim. In translation, that meant, A BUZZ! Hopefully we’ll have some great rain this spring to start this poor tree to a more symmetrical look! Sally JadlowSally Jadlow writes historical fiction, inspirational
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At our house, we usually have soup on hand. With cheese and crackers and cold cuts or leftovers or even frozen pizza baked with extra toppings, it makes a quick and yummy lunch. Juliet KincaidA teacher of writing at the college level for 35 years, Juliet now works as an indie author. To date, she