Happy Summer & More on Christmas in July

Saturday, June 22, 2024 Recently I mentioned hosting a Christmas in July blog hop in celebration of my friends in the Southern Hemisphere.  What got me interested in a celebration that might seem obscure to most of you? Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. Before I saw the “Murder Under the Mistletoe” episode, where Phryne and company … More Happy Summer & More on Christmas in July

Summer Planning

Saturday, June 8, 2024 I realize that this won’t interest everyone here, but sometimes it’s necessary to post such things.  All of a sudden, I decided to host a Christmas in July blog hop in celebration of my friends at the other end of the planet… and folks near and far who like Christmastime maybe just … More Summer Planning

Whatnot Wednesday & #ThursdayDoors TDWC: I Awoke

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Hello, everyone.  I’ve noticed that lighthouses don’t tend to evoke neutral thoughts in people.  It seems we either think of hope or terrible despair. So, I decided to include both emotions in my story. The “inspiration door” for my TDWC story this week is by fellow author, Noelle Granger.   This vignette … More Whatnot Wednesday & #ThursdayDoors TDWC: I Awoke

All Aboard! The Delta Pearl is here! #ThursdayDoors

Post updated to include series note at the end. Thursday, May 23, 2024 All aboard! Open the door to a voyage into opulence, adventure, and whimsy. My steampunk duology, The Delta Pearl, is now at the dock.  Mystery and adventure await you. Also the books are at the minimum introductory price through this holiday weekend … More All Aboard! The Delta Pearl is here! #ThursdayDoors

Whatnot Wednesday & #ThursdayDoors, #TDWC: The Rabbit Hole

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Hello, all. Today I have a triple-duty post. This is about the Thursday Doors Writing Challenge (TDWC), drawing, a short story, and whatnot! The door images that were provided for the TDWC truly are inspiration for all sorts of creativity.  Resa McConaghy‘s fabulous door above sent my imagination down a whimsical … More Whatnot Wednesday & #ThursdayDoors, #TDWC: The Rabbit Hole

Whatnot Wednesday & #ThursdayDoors — Looking Out My Back Door

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Welcome to another double-duty post. This is about lawn work, classic rock and roll, and of course, whatnot! Let’s be honest.  My yard, front or back, looks awful.  Today I thought maybe I could just imagine seeing something fun out there.  So let’s set the tone with some music from Credence … More Whatnot Wednesday & #ThursdayDoors — Looking Out My Back Door

Happy Midsummer — Celebrate with the magical friends of Thistledown

Monday, June 19, 2023 It’s time for Midsummer — Thistledown: Midsummer Bedlam! Some of you are already familiar with Thistledown — Midsummer Bedlam.  With Midsummer at hand, I thought it would be fun for us to play the “name game” that got that story started. I had found a “What’s your fairy name” thing online … More Happy Midsummer — Celebrate with the magical friends of Thistledown

#NewBook! #Valentine

Tuesday, February 11, 2020 Don’t look at your calendar, my chuckaboos. You’re right, this is not Wednesday.  I couldn’t wait to let you know that I have a new novelette.  With your encouragement, I finished the story I told you about last week!  I even made a video trailer for this whimsical steampunk-Victorian tale. People … More #NewBook! #Valentine

Get Caught Reading — The Sign of the Ape 3 (2016 Rerun)

  Hello everyone.  Welcome back to my rerun of last year’s mini-series, in support of Get Caught Reading Month.  It’s about the escapades of our intrepid band of bloggers and their pets.  Who could resist those fur babies?   If you were here last year, I’m delighted that you’ve stuck with me.  If this is new … More Get Caught Reading — The Sign of the Ape 3 (2016 Rerun)