I’ve begun work on a new series. Actually it is the second half of the Eden Valley series that begins with a prequel in the Christmas collection–THE GIFT OF FAMILY. My novella, MERRY CHRISTMAS, COWBOY, is set in the pioneer … Continue reading →
Today I visited a museum near Irricana, Alberta and saw lots of antique stuff. I loved seeing the ornate grills and trademark names on the tractors, trucks and cars. I thought you might enjoy them too. The collection … Continue reading →
I should keep a running journal of how I write. I know it would be full of sighs, getting up and doing something else—anything else. Why is it so hard to work? Even when I like the story? I mean … Continue reading →
I’ve been so busy I haven’t even had time to write on my blog. That’s sort of the way summer goes, isn’t it? Last weekend we went to a campground with several couples with whom we have many many years … Continue reading →
Finally. It seems like forever since I sat in a roomful of writers. There is just something about sharing space with people who get what I do, what I struggle with and the nosiness of my imagination. We attended a … Continue reading →
I have 3 almost-three-year-old grandchildren plus a couple of younger ones and one who is 8. There are others too but they are either/and older and live too far away to visit often. So I decided it was time to … Continue reading →
Last night I watched on TV the movie Midnight in Paris. What a delightful feast for the eyes. And a trip into the past to meet the likes of Ernest Hemmingway and Pablo Picasso. I loved the movie for that … Continue reading →
I read a quote this morning: Just as you have to let a computer cool down occasionally, the same goes for the human machine. Small cool-downs help prevent meltdowns. By Judith Waters. It got me thinking. Ideally I’d like to … Continue reading →
I recently got a story back for revisions. And believe me, the story needed revisions. There were many problems which I hope I’ve fixed but it was complicated. I had to take the story apart and put it back together. … Continue reading →
I had to go to a nearby city the other day. BY MYSELF. Yes, it’s a rare treat. Shopping is not my thing. Really. But watching people is. Plus this mall has lots of visual stimulation. There is western style … Continue reading →