STAY ON TRACK
I have a little trail by the farm that I like to walk early in the morning. Often the grass is wet with dew and my shoes get soaked unless I stay on the track. I was thinking how much … Continue reading →
Linda
A WEED BY ANY OTHER NAME…
See these beautiful flowers. But they don’t belong there so I guess that makes them weeds. They are growing between the rows—thick as a carpet. I have been editing a manuscript and finding weed words. Words that are perfectly good but … Continue reading →
A BOX OF BOOKS
A box of my July release arrived today. Montana Cowboy’s Baby—the third story in the Big Sky Country series. It was such a fun book to write (once I got the glitches worked out). This book is set in Bella … Continue reading →
GENERATING IDEAS
A fellow author asked a question recently—how to generate ideas. It reminded me of a question I am often asked—where do I get my ideas. I always say that ideas are everywhere but the question got me to thinking of … Continue reading →
ROMANCE OF THE CALGARY STAMPEDE
The year is 1912 and the hero of the story is Guy Weadick, a man born in New York. He ran away from his boyhood home to Montana where he learned to ride and rope and talk like a cowboy. … Continue reading →
SEEING THROUGH THE FOG
It’s been a foggy spring off and on. I can’t see very far. It made me think of my writing ‘method’. (Warning:avoid if at all possible). I begin with an idea. I develop characters and a plot. Well, sort … Continue reading →
HE IS RISEN
Happy Easter. He is risen. He is risen indeed. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf.
Continue reading →BIRD SONG
The other day fog surrounded me as I walked. It was peaceful and calm. As I passed a row of trees I was startled at the volume of bird song I heard. My thoughts went back to a little thing … Continue reading →
GUESS THE TITLE
This week my editor and I get to pick the title for the 5th story in the Big Sky Country series. The first two books are already out. The third is out in July. The fourth is to … Continue reading →
THE JOY OF READING
When was the last time you read a book that gave you joy? I recently read one that did. Paris Letters is the story of a young woman (Canadian, by the way) who began her journey by writing in a … Continue reading →