Sometimes I just wonder…

There are scammers everywhere. I was contacted right here on this blogsite for this one. So, posting a warning to other writers out there, or just anyone in general, since there's likely a scamming plot afoot for every walk of life. (This one appears to be coming out of Nigeria, if my view stats areContinue reading "Sometimes I just wonder…"

And So, It Begins

(Jeez, I didn't realize a certain repulsive had made this same comment about something else entirely right when I was putting up this blog post. Believe me, separate topic and no connection.) Well, it’s November. Officially the start of the holiday season (for me, anyway). I have plans. Lots of them. Always do. The onlyContinue reading "And So, It Begins"

Bell Bottom Blues

Love this song. I'll start with that. Eric Clapton's voice crooning the vocals tore at my heartstrings in my younger days. (I'll confess, when I listen to the song now, it still does...) However, this post is not about the song (as much beloved at it is), but about those denim jeans we, of aContinue reading "Bell Bottom Blues"

Conundrum, anyone?

First off, I stand by my use of the word conundrum. Merriam Webster lists the meaning for this word as: (noun) an intricate and difficult problem. And, for me only perhaps, the following is just that. As an author, it's sometimes hard to gain credibility. To become known, seen, heard, even. Often, I see authors aboutContinue reading "Conundrum, anyone?"

A time for contemplation

That picture above? It clearly shows my mood. Of course, the dog's thoughts might not be contemplative, but more about his next meal. Who knows? But let me get on with what I'm meaning to say. The nights have been quite cool around here for a couple weeks. The forecast calls for more in theContinue reading "A time for contemplation"

Ah, my dear Pippa…

I feel your pain. https://youtube.com/shorts/X9S2KlIC4Bo?si=CFNrm_Mm-5Bs275f I have a YouTube channel where I share a great many Pippa shorts, as well as other things. I just wanted to share this one with my blog readers today. I've had a rough couple of busy-butt days, but I wanted to post SOMETHING. Enjoy!

Sharing my excitement

[Apologies, all. I apparently tossed away a year, by putting 2026 instead of 2025 in all the book signing dates listed below. I have adjusted them now. One wonders where one's head has wandered off to, for sure!] I know I post about upcoming events on my News and Events page, but I figured I'dContinue reading "Sharing my excitement"

Review – River Bodies by Karen Katchur

(Note: I just realized I hadn't finished this review. When I saw the date of the draft, I knew why. It was shortly after I began this review that my life changed following a frightening, horrible motor vehicle accident. However, more than five years later, I'm happy to get on with it--the review, I mean.Continue reading "Review – River Bodies by Karen Katchur"