I decided to put my historical fiction (Bully of Burke) aside for something more “light”. Still a murder mystery, this book reads more like a lite fiction/thriller with a mystery/murder and a little paranormal activity thrown in. As a lover of history and science, I just can’t help but bring these elements into the mix when writing, if not for my own enjoyment, but as a learning experience for my readers. This, of course, requires me to do more in-depth research…
Brother and Sister do not get along. Brother likes to dig holes in the yard and drool; Sister likes to preen herself on a pink pillow and sleep. When a midnight intruder disrupts their life, the unlikely duo must put aside their differences and protect home and family from the unwelcome thief. – – – It’s Halloween night, on Simple Town Lane, Brother’s a hot dog, Sister’s a princess, again. The street is buzzing with kids looking for treats, Brother…
I’m happy to offer two new children’s rhyming books coming this fall, part of the SimpleTown Tales series: “Two Ghostly Tails” A Brother and Sister Adventure (October 2017) Brother and sister are a dog and cat. They live in a small house with their “mother and father” (humans). All is peaceful until one night, they hear noises. Someone is in the house. Find out how this this unlike duo chase off the would-be thief the night before All Saints Day. “Where is…
There is a lot of preparation required before planting: tilling the soil, pulling weeds, fertilizing. Once the groundwork is done (outline, research), then comes the planting of seeds — a lot of seeds — more than are needed for a healthy garden. I know that not all seeds I plant will take root. Some will be healthy, others weak and thin. And I can’t just stare at it every day, waiting and watching for the plants to grow. Instead, I walk…
Latest ILLUSTRATION Project: a Nutria who gardens, and is looking for a good vegetarian Gumbo recipe.