Are you familiar with Mystery Readers Journal? It’s a wonderful publication that’s been around for a long time, and it’s a staple for people who love to read and write mysteries. I was honored to have my story about how I came to write Incident at Cougar Creek published in the Northern California Mysteries Vol. 41, […]
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With such a lot going on in the last half year: a shift in US political structure marked by Trump’s inauguration to a second term, culture wars and global wars, an uncertain economy, plane crashes, escalating climate change, LA burning, and well . . just the holidays, I haven’t felt much like putting myself out
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On September 18th, I finished the first draft of Chapter 4 of my new cli fi novel. Enjoying the Research – what rocks are used for various colors in cave painting? “A sudden light revealed Delfina’s surroundings. Delfina’s mother stood before her, holding a candle. Behind Ramona was an alcove in the rock wall of
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Here’s a nice song to listen to if you don’t mind having a second window open while looking at the slides. I am an American Citizen. A Patriot. My family has lived, worked (mostly as coal miners, farmers, and teachers), loved and died on American soil for over 400 years. I love my country. I’m
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After the Women’s March, Women are Still Marching On Some say the WOMEN’S MARCH, which took place world-wide the day after Trump’s inauguration, marked a global transition in the consciousness of women and in the men who love and respect women. The Spirit of Standing Rock woke many to this new consciousness, to the realization
I’m Stepping back, to gain a little perspective. Please listen with me to “From a Distance”. (audio file) (Seriously, I mean really CLICK on the audio link above and listen to the song while you read) Breathe. Shortly after the election, gasping for air, feeling as if I were turning to stone like the woman
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