September 9, 2025 Hello, everyone. I had expected to be reblogging the fourth in my series about Writing with the Senses (Taste), but something must have gone wrong at the other side. So, I’m revising the post I had started, and turning it into a Whatnot. That said, I’m sorry if it’s a little disjointed … More Whatnot Wednesday: #Kosmosky Steel Tongue Drums??? and CFFC Challenge: Hobby
Saturday, January 4, 2025 Hello, all. I hope your New Year is off to a great start. I began by diving back to the work lineup that Amazon KDP derailed when they held up Real Steampunkery Tech. Because of that, I’m afraid to announce what I otherwise would today. I’ll wait a week and make … More On the New Year Horizon & Cover Reveal
Christmas Eve, 2024 Whether you think the holidays are for the birds or you’re the ultimate Christmas person, the Scoobies and I send you happy wishes. First a bit of fun — curtesy of Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show, here’s a video to go with the crazy birds image above. “The 12 Birds of Christmas … More If you feel like Christmas is for the Birds…
Saturday, December 21, 2024 Blessings of the solstice, to everyone here. Although it barely feels like autumn at my home, in the hemisphere where I live, it is now officially winter. I’ve always felt a particular magic during a solstice, or an equinox. However, the winter solstice feels singularly strong. Natures magic in the uniqueness … More Songs-piration Saturday: Come to My Window
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Hello, all. Today I have another companion post, to go hand-in-hand with another blog. I’m pleased to do a new collaboration with photographer, guitar-man, and cat-dad, Timothy Price. There are two old favorite songs of mine that seem particularly Halloweenie, despite the fact that they aren’t about the holiday. One is … More Halloween-ish Songs & Short Story
Saturday, June 29, 2024 I rarely mention my birthday, even to the closest friends. Mine is not today, but it does fall between now and when I would normally publish another blog post. It’s also a milestone birthday. Lord of the Rings fans will know that it’s a Hobbit birthday tradition to give gifts to … More A Birthday Thankyou — from Me
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Today I’m visiting Off Center and Not Even with photographer and musician Timothy Price. He wrote what he called a “nonsense song” about a time when he and his wife had nine cats. Click over to his blog and join the fun. Comments are closed here.
Saturday, November 25, 2023 Update: I need to share two responses to my creativity challenge. Both fellow authors did journal entries for their characters. Robbie Cheadle used a character from a novel in progress. Dan Antion worked a bit about the journal of one of his bartender characters into his post today. Hello, everyone. I realize … More Daphne-cat’s Dance
Saturday, November 18, 2023 Hello, everyone. Before I get to the point, we do have a response to the creativity challenge. It’s from fellow author Geoff Le Pard. Don’t miss his is hysterically Ruthless response. Be sure to check it out. Anyway, you aren’t mistaken — I was late publishing this post. I’ve been banging my head … More Atonement, TN Soundtrack
Saturday, December 24, 2022 I wasn’t going to do a post this weekend. However, my mind can be a noisy place. All the characters in there wanted to wish all of you happiness for Christmas and every other holiday you’re celebrating. If you aren’t familiar with some of these characters, you can find them at … More Yuletide Greetings & Merry Christmas
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 Did I hook you with that question? A waiata is a Maori song. Waiata serve many functions. They can be used to support a whaikōrero (formal speech) or sung to express grief after a death. Waiata were used to help teach children, to urge people to take up a cause, or to … More What’s a Waiata? — Calling for Songs for Weekend Short Stories
Monday, November 16, 2020 Several weeks ago, the multi-talented Tim Price invited me to be part of some truly whimsical fun. Cats were involved, so I was all in. Warning/Disclaimer — there’s a musical ahead, and I’m in it. Brace yourself. You’ll hear me caterwauling. Time went by, and yesterday Tim turned our zaniness into … More Sunday’s Sound of Coffee Grinding — Off Center & Not Even
This post is already live at KC Books & Music. I’m also posting it here so that it will be in my library too. I hope you’ll click over and visit Kev, my host. Book Talk Gets Magical with Kev and Teagan Today I’m here with another Book Talk with Kev at KC Books and … More Book Talk Gets Magical with Kev and Teagan
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